Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards
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Pityriasis versicolor is characterised by hyper or hypo_____ patches on a patient's skin
Tinea corporis presents with _____ annular (ring-shaped) patches that feels pruritic
Hint: colour
Contact dermatitis should be escalated for _____ referral if it is occupational
_____ is a fungal skin infection affecting the stratum corneum caused by yeasts of the Malassezia genus
Diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor is clinical with thorough history & exam, but it can be confirmed with a(n) _____
_____ are responsible for rashes known as tinea (ringworm)
Hint: What cutaneous fungi
Contact dermatitis is treated by _____ Liberal application of emollient Consideration of topical corticosteroids
Onychomycosis presents with abnormal nails that are _____ and have white/yellow discolouration
Most common organism responsible for tinea capitis in the UK is _____
_____ is ringworm of the foot and often referred to as "athlete's foot"
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