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|2026.
Aphthous Stomatitis
inside of the mouth
red base with white ulcer
topical relief
Herpes
outside of the mouth
painful clustered vesicles on an erythema base
antiviral- valtrex/acylovir within in 48 to 72 hours
Keratosis Pilaris
Chicken bumps
seen in children
most of the time will outgrow
rough patches small acne- like bumps from too much keratin blocking hair follicles
TXT: emollients & moisturizers
Impetigo
Honey crusted lesions
Strep Anginosus & Staph Aureus
,Bolus= oral antibiotics
NonBolus= mupirocin/Bactroban ointment
Pityriasis Rosea
Distributed in Christmas tree pattern
starts with a herald patch
self-limiting
Brown recluse spider bite
bite becomes under and turns deep purple in color with a white halo around it
may have systemic symptoms
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Tic Bite
TXT: Doxycycline- even if pregnant
rash 3-5 days after symptoms on palms of hands and soles of feet
North Carolina
Lyme Disease
Bulls-eye lesion (Erythema Migraines)
TXT: Doxycline
Amoxicillin if allergic
Sialolithiasis
mass under the chin while eating
salivary gland stone
,Actinic keratosis
dry pink lesions on sun exposed areas
if left untreated may lead to CANCER- squamous cell carcinoma
TXT: 5-FU or cryotherapy
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Slow-growing, scale, ulcerated & bleeds easily
DX: BIOPSY
REFER to dermatology
Cafe au Lait Spotsq
Benign & do not require interventions unless you have more that 8= neurofibromatosis
Malignant Melanoma
Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color
Diameter > 6mm
Evolving or Elevated above the skin
could also present as a dark spot under the nail that is not related to trauma
Splinter hemorrhage
black lines under the nail not related to melanoma but caused by endocarditis
Seborrheic Keratosis
, Pasted on skin lesions
BENIGN- does not need to be removed
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Most comnmon skin cancer
Telangiectasias= visible blood vessels across the lesion
Shiny, waxy, or pearly in nature
BIOPSY & REFER to DERM
Eczema
Extremely PRURITIC
commonly found on flexor surfaces
TXT: emollients & Topical steroids
Atopic dermatitis, Asthma & Allergies
Plaque Psoriasis
Thick Silvery Scales
Auspitz Sign- when the plaques are scratched pinpoint bleeding occurs
Koebner's phenomenon- Trauma to skin leads to plaque forming
TXT: topical steroids & Cole Tar & Refer to Dermatology
Contact Dermatitis
Linear distribution
TXT: topical steroids & avoid irritant
Shingles
Questions & Answers | Latest Already Graded A+
|2026.
Aphthous Stomatitis
inside of the mouth
red base with white ulcer
topical relief
Herpes
outside of the mouth
painful clustered vesicles on an erythema base
antiviral- valtrex/acylovir within in 48 to 72 hours
Keratosis Pilaris
Chicken bumps
seen in children
most of the time will outgrow
rough patches small acne- like bumps from too much keratin blocking hair follicles
TXT: emollients & moisturizers
Impetigo
Honey crusted lesions
Strep Anginosus & Staph Aureus
,Bolus= oral antibiotics
NonBolus= mupirocin/Bactroban ointment
Pityriasis Rosea
Distributed in Christmas tree pattern
starts with a herald patch
self-limiting
Brown recluse spider bite
bite becomes under and turns deep purple in color with a white halo around it
may have systemic symptoms
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Tic Bite
TXT: Doxycycline- even if pregnant
rash 3-5 days after symptoms on palms of hands and soles of feet
North Carolina
Lyme Disease
Bulls-eye lesion (Erythema Migraines)
TXT: Doxycline
Amoxicillin if allergic
Sialolithiasis
mass under the chin while eating
salivary gland stone
,Actinic keratosis
dry pink lesions on sun exposed areas
if left untreated may lead to CANCER- squamous cell carcinoma
TXT: 5-FU or cryotherapy
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Slow-growing, scale, ulcerated & bleeds easily
DX: BIOPSY
REFER to dermatology
Cafe au Lait Spotsq
Benign & do not require interventions unless you have more that 8= neurofibromatosis
Malignant Melanoma
Asymmetry
Border irregularity
Color
Diameter > 6mm
Evolving or Elevated above the skin
could also present as a dark spot under the nail that is not related to trauma
Splinter hemorrhage
black lines under the nail not related to melanoma but caused by endocarditis
Seborrheic Keratosis
, Pasted on skin lesions
BENIGN- does not need to be removed
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Most comnmon skin cancer
Telangiectasias= visible blood vessels across the lesion
Shiny, waxy, or pearly in nature
BIOPSY & REFER to DERM
Eczema
Extremely PRURITIC
commonly found on flexor surfaces
TXT: emollients & Topical steroids
Atopic dermatitis, Asthma & Allergies
Plaque Psoriasis
Thick Silvery Scales
Auspitz Sign- when the plaques are scratched pinpoint bleeding occurs
Koebner's phenomenon- Trauma to skin leads to plaque forming
TXT: topical steroids & Cole Tar & Refer to Dermatology
Contact Dermatitis
Linear distribution
TXT: topical steroids & avoid irritant
Shingles
