Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

_____ is a fungal skin infection affecting the stratum corneum caused by yeasts of the Malassezia genus

Tinea corporis presents with _____ annular (ring-shaped) patches that feels pruritic

Hint: colour

Onychomycosis presents with abnormal nails that are _____ and have white/yellow discolouration

Onychomycosis typically affects the _____nails

Contact dermatitis is treated by _____ Liberal application of emollient Consideration of topical corticosteroids

Tinea pedis commonly happens in _____

Hint: age group

Spot diagnosis = _____

Consider referral to _____ for tinea corporis/cruris if refractory to treatment, severe/extensive infection, or atypical/uncertain diagnosis

Risk factors for tinea corporis/cruris are warm, humid environments, sweating, & _____-fitting clothing

Spot diagnosis = _____