General Surgery — Flashcards

Dermatophytes thrive in warm, _____ environments (e.g. locker rooms, public pools, hyperhidrosis)

Spot diagnosis = _____

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

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

What is the first-line management for tinea corporis/cruris? _____

Pityriasis versicolor most frequently occurs in _____ & humid weather

What is the investigation for onychomycosis? _____

_____ degradation produces acid that damages melanocytes in pityriasis versicolor (results in hypo/hyperpigmentation)

What is the likely diagnosis in a healthcare worker that presents with itchy, dry skin on the hands for the past month? Examination shows dry and irritated skin with erythema at the fingers, finger webs, and dorsum of the hands (pictured below). _____

Spot diagnosis = _____