NURS 5333 Family 1 test 4 Study Guide (Dermatology)
Rosacea Management
(Ans-
avoidance of precipitating factors and use of sunscreen. Oral
metronidazole, doxycycline, or tetracycline also can be used, especially
if there are ocular symptoms
> in women but more severe in men
no cure
oil-free moisturizer
SPF daily
Topical antibiotic metronidazole
Laser tx by a dermatologist
Don't touch skin
Avoid overheating
use green or yellow tinted cream over rosacea
tinea capitis symptoms and signs:
(Ans-
On scalp, scale, black dots of broken hair
,tinea capitus tx
(Ans- Oral antifungal agent, Griseofulvin
an abscess caused by a fungal infection. It most often occurs on the
scalp (tinea capitis), but it may also arise on any site exposed to the
fungus such as the face (tinea faciei) and upper limbs (tinea corporis). It
is often misdiagnosed as a bacterial infection.
Antibiotics=for secondary infection
Give prednisone.
hair loss!!
(Ans- A kerion is an ( draining yellow fluid and pus)
tinea cruris fungus
(Ans-
jock itch
put the cream on till clear and then 1 week longer
-treat feet too and put socks on first.
Tinea corporis (ringworm)
(Ans-
Red lesions in a circular pattern blanched in the center caused by
fungus, NOT a worm
, Tinea cruris signs and symptoms
(Ans- annular lesions with central clearing
Tinea cruris management
(Ans- do not use nystatin use lotrimin/Nizoral
Tinea cruis (jock itch) medication:
(Ans- Tinea spore on scrotum? think"candidiasis"
do not use nystatin use lotrimin/Nizoral
Tinea corporis (ringworm) medications
(Ans- Tinea corporis is treated with imidazole, ciclopirox, naftifine, or
terbinafine in cream, lotion, or gel that is applied directly to the affected
area (topical) twice a day and continued for 7 to 10 days after the rash
completely disappears, which usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
Tinea versicolor
(Ans-
a fungal infection that causes painless, discolored areas on the skin
won't tan
Rosacea Management
(Ans-
avoidance of precipitating factors and use of sunscreen. Oral
metronidazole, doxycycline, or tetracycline also can be used, especially
if there are ocular symptoms
> in women but more severe in men
no cure
oil-free moisturizer
SPF daily
Topical antibiotic metronidazole
Laser tx by a dermatologist
Don't touch skin
Avoid overheating
use green or yellow tinted cream over rosacea
tinea capitis symptoms and signs:
(Ans-
On scalp, scale, black dots of broken hair
,tinea capitus tx
(Ans- Oral antifungal agent, Griseofulvin
an abscess caused by a fungal infection. It most often occurs on the
scalp (tinea capitis), but it may also arise on any site exposed to the
fungus such as the face (tinea faciei) and upper limbs (tinea corporis). It
is often misdiagnosed as a bacterial infection.
Antibiotics=for secondary infection
Give prednisone.
hair loss!!
(Ans- A kerion is an ( draining yellow fluid and pus)
tinea cruris fungus
(Ans-
jock itch
put the cream on till clear and then 1 week longer
-treat feet too and put socks on first.
Tinea corporis (ringworm)
(Ans-
Red lesions in a circular pattern blanched in the center caused by
fungus, NOT a worm
, Tinea cruris signs and symptoms
(Ans- annular lesions with central clearing
Tinea cruris management
(Ans- do not use nystatin use lotrimin/Nizoral
Tinea cruis (jock itch) medication:
(Ans- Tinea spore on scrotum? think"candidiasis"
do not use nystatin use lotrimin/Nizoral
Tinea corporis (ringworm) medications
(Ans- Tinea corporis is treated with imidazole, ciclopirox, naftifine, or
terbinafine in cream, lotion, or gel that is applied directly to the affected
area (topical) twice a day and continued for 7 to 10 days after the rash
completely disappears, which usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
Tinea versicolor
(Ans-
a fungal infection that causes painless, discolored areas on the skin
won't tan
