Orthopaedics & MSK UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Orthopaedics & MSK Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 471: Spot diagnosis = _____
Answer: tinea pedis
Flashcard 472: What is the investigation for allergic contact dermatitis?
_____
Answer: Patch test
Flashcard 473:
Consider referral to _____ for tinea corporis/cruris if refractory to treatment, severe/extensive infection, or atypical/uncertain diagnosis
Answer: dermatology
Flashcard 474: _____ presents as annular, erythematous, scaly plaques with central clearing.
Answer: Tinea corporis
Extra: Diagnosis: Tinea corporis (Dermatophytosis).
Treatment: Topical antifungals (e.g., Clotrimazole, Terbinafine). Oral antifungals for extensive cases.
Flashcard 475: Onychomycosis typically affects the _____nails
Answer: toe
Flashcard 476: What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that noticed hypopigmented skin lesions on her trunk after returning from a summer vacation in a warm climate?\n_____ (due to Malassezia infection)
Answer: Pityriasis versicolor
Flashcard 477: What is the management for tinea corporis/cruris if significant inflammation is present?
_____
Answer: Topical antifungal + Mildly potent topical corticosteroid (hydrocortisone 1%)
Extra: Steroids should never be used as monotherapy for fungal infections. They are used briefly (1-2 weeks) alongside antifungals only if significant inflammation or itching is present to provide symptomatic relief. Using steroids alone can lead to Tinea Incognito.
Flashcard 478: Cellulitis presents with _____, oedema, & erythema AND can have systemic upset (fever)
Answer: pain
Flashcard 479: After _____ of no improvement on previous steps, what are the options for the next step of topical management for psoriasis?
Potent corticosteroid twice daily (up to 4 weeks)
OR
Coal tar preparation (once or twice daily)
Answer: 8-12 weeks
Extra: NICE guidelines for Psoriasis (Step-wise management):
1. Potent corticosteroid + Vitamin D analogue (applied separately, one in morning, one in evening).
2. If no improvement after 8 weeks: Vitamin D analogue twice daily.
3. If no improvement after 8-12 weeks: Potent corticosteroid twice daily (up to 4 weeks) OR Coal tar preparation.
Note: This card is tagged under Orthopaedics/Surgery, but pertains to Dermatology.
Flashcard 480: Psoriasis presents with nail changes in the form of _____ & onycholysis
Answer: nail pitting
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