General Surgery — Flashcards

What investigation is done for suspected tinea pedis if uncertain or targeted treatment is needed? _____

How do tinea corporis & tinea cruris annular patches differ? _____

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). _____

_____ contact dermatitis presents with a erythematous, dry rash that feels pruritic

_____ degradation produces acid that damages melanocytes in pityriasis versicolor (results in hypo/hyperpigmentation)

Pityriasis versicolor most frequently occurs in _____ & humid weather

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

What is the first-line management for onychomycosis if few nails are affected? _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

Spot diagnosis = _____