General Surgery — Flashcards

_____ is most commonly associated with acne vulgaris

Hint: organism

Tinea _____ = fungal infection of the body Tinea cruris = fungal infection of the groin

Pityriasis versicolor most frequently occurs in _____ & humid weather

What investigation is done for suspected tinea corporis/cruris if uncertain or targeted treatment is needed? _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

Tinea capitis can progress and form a _____, which is a pustular spongy/boggy mass that is a fungal abscess

What is the likely diagnosis in a healthcare worker that presents with itchy, dry skin on the hands for the past month? Examination shows dry and irritated skin with erythema at the fingers, finger webs, and dorsum of the hands (pictured below). _____

What is the investigation for onychomycosis? _____

A fungal infection occurring between the toes, characterized by maceration and scaling, is most likely _____.