Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards
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Atopic dermatitis can be triggered by exposure to _____/house-dust mites & skin irritants
Example of a very potent topical corticosteroid for atopic eczema = _____
A patient presents with intense nocturnal pruritus and wavy, thread-like burrows in the finger webs. Diagnosis = _____
Scabies can present with _____ located on side of fingers, interdigital webs, & flexor aspects of wrists on examination
Atopic eczema typically presents with _____, dry skin lesions that look erythematous
A _____ trial of non-sedating antihistamine should be considered if atopic eczema presents with severe itching or urticaria
Hint: time period
Atopic eczema presenting with rapidly spreading clustered vesicles then suspect _____ and manage with same-day specialist dermatological advice
There are 3 main components of managing atopic eczema: 1. _____ 2. Emollients (moisturising) 3. Topical steroids
_____ potency topical steroids can be used on more severe atopic eczema cases or thicker skin areas e.g. palms or soles
Hint: lower/higher
What investigation is used to confirm the diagnosis of scabies?
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