Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards
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_____ is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disorder characterised by well-circumscribed, salmon-coloured plaques with silvery scale
_____ is characterised by well-circumscribed, salmon-coloured plaques with silverly scale
An important differential for cellulitis is a _____
_____ sign (pinpoint bleeding due to scale sloughing/being picked off) is suggestive of psoriasis when picking off the plaque
_____ contact dermatitis is a non-immunological inflammatory skin reaction from direct damage by chemical or physical irritants
What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with a rash that began as small papules and progressed to erythematous linear plaques with oozing yellow fluid? The patient was cleaning bushes around the house a few days prior to rash formation. _____
Hint: diagnosis
If psoriasis covers > _____% of body surface area then refer to dermatology
Psoriasis presents with nail changes in the form of _____ & onycholysis
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)
Hint: time
Cellulitis presents with _____, oedema, & erythema AND can have systemic upset (fever)
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