Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Atopic eczema presenting with rapidly spreading clustered vesicles then suspect _____ and manage with same-day specialist dermatological advice

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

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

Hint: time period

Emollients should be used _____ in atopic eczema

Hint: during flares/continuously

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

Example of a very potent topical corticosteroid for atopic eczema = _____

Infant with itchy, scaly, erythematous lesions on the face, scalp, trunk, and extensor surfaces = _____

Hint: diagnosis

Atopic dermatitis is usually distributed in _____ & face in infancy

What investigation can be used to confirm diagnosis of scabies? _____

What is the second-line management for scabies if allergic to permethrin? _____