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1. Aphthous Stom- Inflammation of the mouth with small, painful ulcers; canker sores.
atitis
2. Herpes Simplex -painful vesicles on an erythematous or reddened base
-educate to reduce transmission by kissing, sharing utensils, etc
-Must treat with antivirals within 48-72 hours
3. Chronic Ulcera- -Autoimmune condition with larger legions and numerous caused by lichen
tive Stomatitis planus
(CUS) -Takes weeks to months to resolve
-Resistant to topical steroids
-Treat with hydroxychloroquine
4. Keratosis Pilaris -Commonly referred to as chicken bumps or chicken skin
-Treat with emollients and moisturizers
-Educate that they will likely outgrow
5. Impetigo -Honey crusted lesions commonly found on the face
-Typically caused by strep pyogenes and staph aureus
6. Impetigo Treat- -Bullous: Treat with oral antibiotics (typically cephalexin or dicloxacillin (doxy for
ment MRSA)
-Non-bullous: Mupirocin ointment
7. Pityriasis Rosea -Starts with a herald patch then full distribution (may be Christmas tree pattern)
-Likely found on chest, abdomen, or back
-Will heal on own- lasts weeks to months before full resolution
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8. Brown Recluse -Typically patient notices once tender and deep purple in appearance
Spider Bite -Possible white halo surrounding with systemic symptoms
-Symptom management and antibacterial ointment
9. Rocky Mountain -Precipitated by a tick bite
Spotted Fever -Presents 3-5 days after initial s/s began
-Treat with doxycycline (high mortality if not treated)
-KEY WORDS: North Carolina, tick bite, rash on palms/ soles
10. Lyme Disease -"Bulls eye" lesion
-Known as erythema migrans
-Treat with doxycycline (Amoxicillin if pregnant)
11. Measles -S/S: cough, congestion, & conjunctivits; rash 3-5 days after
-Koplik's spots in mouth- on buccal mucosa
-Prevent with MMR vaccine at 12 months age
12. Mumps -Parotid gland swelling
13. Sialolithiasis Mass that appears under the chin AFTER eating (salivary gland stone)
14. Actinic keratosis -Dry, scaly lesions on sun exposed areas (may be pink, yellow, tan, pale, or brown
-Treat with topical 5-FU or cryotherapy
-Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma
15. Squamous Cell -Slow growing, scaly ulcerations that are red and bleed easily
Carcinoma -Diagnosed with biopsy
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16. Cafe Au Lait -Hyperpigmentation not typically treated
spots -If more than 8 spots, this may indicate neurofibromatosis
17. Intertrigo -Commonly found in skin folds under breasts or abdominal folds
-Treat with antifungals and occasionally topical steroids
-Avoid moisture and friction
18. Malignant A- Asymmetry
melanoma B- Border irregularity
C- Color differentiation
D- Diameter >6 mm
E- Evolution
-Another sign may be black or brown line under fingernail with no trauma (splinter
hemorrhage with endocarditits)
19. Seborrheic ker- -"Pasted on" lesions
atosis -Benign lesions that do not need to be removed
20. Basal cell carci- -Most common type of skin cancer
noma -Shiny, waxy, pearly lesions with telangiectasias (visible blood vessels on lesion)
-Biopsy lesion and refer to dermatology for removal
21. Atopic dermatitis -Scratch, itch, scratch cycle typically in flexor surfaces
(Eczema) -Treat with emollients & topical steroids
-REMEMBER 3 A's: Atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergies
22. Nummular -Simple, round shaped eczema lesions on arms and legs
eczema -Use high- potency steroids
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1. Aphthous Stom- Inflammation of the mouth with small, painful ulcers; canker sores.
atitis
2. Herpes Simplex -painful vesicles on an erythematous or reddened base
-educate to reduce transmission by kissing, sharing utensils, etc
-Must treat with antivirals within 48-72 hours
3. Chronic Ulcera- -Autoimmune condition with larger legions and numerous caused by lichen
tive Stomatitis planus
(CUS) -Takes weeks to months to resolve
-Resistant to topical steroids
-Treat with hydroxychloroquine
4. Keratosis Pilaris -Commonly referred to as chicken bumps or chicken skin
-Treat with emollients and moisturizers
-Educate that they will likely outgrow
5. Impetigo -Honey crusted lesions commonly found on the face
-Typically caused by strep pyogenes and staph aureus
6. Impetigo Treat- -Bullous: Treat with oral antibiotics (typically cephalexin or dicloxacillin (doxy for
ment MRSA)
-Non-bullous: Mupirocin ointment
7. Pityriasis Rosea -Starts with a herald patch then full distribution (may be Christmas tree pattern)
-Likely found on chest, abdomen, or back
-Will heal on own- lasts weeks to months before full resolution
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8. Brown Recluse -Typically patient notices once tender and deep purple in appearance
Spider Bite -Possible white halo surrounding with systemic symptoms
-Symptom management and antibacterial ointment
9. Rocky Mountain -Precipitated by a tick bite
Spotted Fever -Presents 3-5 days after initial s/s began
-Treat with doxycycline (high mortality if not treated)
-KEY WORDS: North Carolina, tick bite, rash on palms/ soles
10. Lyme Disease -"Bulls eye" lesion
-Known as erythema migrans
-Treat with doxycycline (Amoxicillin if pregnant)
11. Measles -S/S: cough, congestion, & conjunctivits; rash 3-5 days after
-Koplik's spots in mouth- on buccal mucosa
-Prevent with MMR vaccine at 12 months age
12. Mumps -Parotid gland swelling
13. Sialolithiasis Mass that appears under the chin AFTER eating (salivary gland stone)
14. Actinic keratosis -Dry, scaly lesions on sun exposed areas (may be pink, yellow, tan, pale, or brown
-Treat with topical 5-FU or cryotherapy
-Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma
15. Squamous Cell -Slow growing, scaly ulcerations that are red and bleed easily
Carcinoma -Diagnosed with biopsy
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16. Cafe Au Lait -Hyperpigmentation not typically treated
spots -If more than 8 spots, this may indicate neurofibromatosis
17. Intertrigo -Commonly found in skin folds under breasts or abdominal folds
-Treat with antifungals and occasionally topical steroids
-Avoid moisture and friction
18. Malignant A- Asymmetry
melanoma B- Border irregularity
C- Color differentiation
D- Diameter >6 mm
E- Evolution
-Another sign may be black or brown line under fingernail with no trauma (splinter
hemorrhage with endocarditits)
19. Seborrheic ker- -"Pasted on" lesions
atosis -Benign lesions that do not need to be removed
20. Basal cell carci- -Most common type of skin cancer
noma -Shiny, waxy, pearly lesions with telangiectasias (visible blood vessels on lesion)
-Biopsy lesion and refer to dermatology for removal
21. Atopic dermatitis -Scratch, itch, scratch cycle typically in flexor surfaces
(Eczema) -Treat with emollients & topical steroids
-REMEMBER 3 A's: Atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergies
22. Nummular -Simple, round shaped eczema lesions on arms and legs
eczema -Use high- potency steroids
