Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

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

Tinea corporis typically have an erythematous _____ edge and a surrounding a clear centre

Contact dermatitis should be escalated for _____ referral if it is occupational

What is the second-line management for onychomycosis (if first-line is unsuccessful or more extensive disease)? _____

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

Dermatophytes that cause tinea corporis/cruris are _____ & Microsporum

Hint: most common organism

Tinea is commonly referred to as "_____"

Hyper/hypopigmented patches of pityriasis versicolor are most commonly located on the _____, back, & upper arms because of ↑ sebum production

Triggers for _____ include stress, infection (URTI, staph, HIV), skin trauma (Koebner phenomenon), drugs (inc. steroid withdrawal)

Hint: dermatological condition