Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards
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Atopic eczema presenting with rapidly spreading clustered vesicles then suspect _____ and manage with same-day specialist dermatological advice
_____ for atopic eczema should be applied with the lowest effective potency & quantity needed to manage symptoms, based on flare severity
Scabies can present with _____ located on side of fingers, interdigital webs, & flexor aspects of wrists on examination
_____ potency topical steroids can be used on more severe atopic eczema cases or thicker skin areas e.g. palms or soles
Hint: lower/higher
Chronic atopic eczema can result in _____ of the skin
Emollients should be used _____ in atopic eczema
Hint: during flares/continuously
Example of a very potent topical corticosteroid for atopic eczema = _____
There are 3 main components of managing atopic eczema: 1. _____ 2. Emollients (moisturising) 3. Topical steroids
Atopic dermatitis can be triggered by exposure to _____/house-dust mites & skin irritants
What investigation is used to confirm the diagnosis of scabies?
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