General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 541: How do tinea corporis & tinea cruris annular patches differ? _____

Answer: Characteristic scaly border seen in tinea corporis may be less visible due to the moist skin

Flashcard 542: Tinea corporis is spread through _____

Answer: skin-to-skin contact

Flashcard 543: _____ contact dermatitis presents with a erythematous, dry rash that feels pruritic

Answer: Irritant

Flashcard 544: Acne vulgaris spots include _____ (blackheads, whiteheads), inflammatory (pustules, papules), and excessive inflammatory (nodules, cysts) spots

Answer: comedones

Flashcard 545: Pityriasis versicolor is most commonly seen in _____ **bonus, why?

Answer: teenagers/young adults

Extra: Pityriasis versicolor is most common in these age groups due to increased **sebum production**, as *Malassezia* is a lipophilic fungus.

Flashcard 546: What investigation is done for suspected tinea corporis/cruris if uncertain or targeted treatment is needed? _____

Answer: Skin samples for microscopic & fungal culture examination

Flashcard 547: What is the first-line management for onychomycosis if few nails are affected? _____

Answer: Topical antifungal treatment (amorolfine)

Flashcard 548: Tinea _____ = dermatophyte infection of the body Tinea cruris = dermatophyte infection of the groin Tinea pedis = dermatophyte infection of the foot Tinea capitis = dermatophyte infection of the scalp Tinea unguium = dermatophye infection of the nail

Answer: corporis

Flashcard 549: Onychomycosis tends to affect _____ patients and immunocompromised individuals

Answer: older

Flashcard 550: If a cellulitis-like rash is rapidly progressive & blistering then consider _____

Answer: necrotizing fasciitis