General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 541: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: Kerion (in tinea capitis)

Flashcard 542: Pityriasis versicolor most frequently occurs in _____ & humid weather

Answer: hot

Flashcard 543: What is the second-line management for pityriasis versicolor (extensive disease / topical mx is ineffective)? _____

Answer: Oral antifungal drugs (e.g. itraconazole or fluconazole)

Flashcard 544: What is the first-line management for onychomycosis if few nails are affected? _____

Answer: Topical antifungal treatment (amorolfine)

Flashcard 545: Diagnosis of tinea corporis/cruris is done through thorough clinical _____ & exam

Answer: history

Flashcard 546: Onychomycosis is caused by _____ & yeast (candida)

Answer: dermatophytes

Flashcard 547: A child presents with a patchy area of _____ with scaling, 'black dots', and cervical lymphadenopathy. Diagnosis? = Tinea capitis

Answer: alopecia

Extra: Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp hair follicles. The 'black dots' represent hairs broken off at the surface. Wood's lamp examination and KOH mount are used for diagnosis.

Flashcard 548: Onychomycosis tends to affect _____ patients and immunocompromised individuals

Answer: older

Flashcard 549: _____ is most commonly associated with acne vulgaris

Answer: Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes

Flashcard 550: Repeat _____ for head lice is done to confirm successful treatment

Answer: combing