Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Head lice is managed with a choice of _____, physical insecticide (e.g. dimeticone), or wet combing w/a fine-toothed comb

Psoriatic patients should apply regular _____ to ↓ scale & ↓ pruritis

Atopic dermatitis can be triggered by exposure to _____/house-dust mites & skin irritants

What is the management for difficult-to-treat scabies? _____

Example of a moderate topical corticosteroid for atopic eczema = _____

_____ potency topical steroids can be used on more severe atopic eczema cases or thicker skin areas e.g. palms or soles

Hint: lower/higher

A _____ trial of non-sedating antihistamine should be considered if atopic eczema presents with severe itching or urticaria

Hint: time period

_____ is a parasitic infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei mite causing a significant pruritus

Chronic atopic eczema can result in _____ of the skin

How frequent do flares occur in atopic eczema? _____