Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 471: An inflammatory, boggy, and tender mass on the scalp associated with tinea capitis is known as a _____.

Answer: Kerion

Extra: A Kerion is a severe inflammatory reaction to a dermatophyte infection (Tinea capitis) characterized by a boggy, oozing, inflammatory mass often with hair loss and regional lymphadenopathy. Treatment usually requires systemic antifungals (e.g., Griseofulvin) and sometimes corticosteroids.

Flashcard 472: Diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor is clinical with thorough history & exam, but it can be confirmed with a(n) _____

Answer: microscopy of skin scrapings

Flashcard 473: Tinea pedis management is the same as tinea _____

Answer: corporis / cruris

Flashcard 474: For patients with tinea capitis a _____ should be co-prescribed for first 2 weeks to ↓ transmission

Answer: topical antifungal (ketaconzaole) shampoo

Extra: Note: Tinea capitis always requires systemic antifungal therapy (e.g., Griseofulvin, Terbinafine). Topical antifungal shampoos (Ketoconazole or Selenium sulfide) are used as an adjunct to decrease fungal shedding and prevent transmission to others during the initial phase of treatment.

Flashcard 475: Fungal nail infections are called _____

Answer: onychomycosis

Flashcard 476: _____ is dermatophyte infection the scalp hair follicles and the surrounding skin

Answer: Tinea capitis

Flashcard 477: Risk factors for tinea corporis/cruris are warm, humid environments, sweating, & _____-fitting clothing

Answer: tight

Flashcard 478: Most common organism responsible for tinea capitis in the UK is _____

Answer: trichophyton tonsurans

Flashcard 479: Onychomycosis typically affects the _____nails

Answer: toe

Flashcard 480: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: Tinea capitis