Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 441: The basis of pharmacological management of moderate acne vulgaris is a(n) _____ (e.g., Adapalene + BPO or BPO + Clindamycin).

Answer: fixed-dose topical combination therapy

Extra: Note: This card was originally tagged under Orthopaedics/Surgery but contains Dermatology content. Acne management guidelines emphasize the use of combination therapy to target multiple pathogenic factors and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Flashcard 442: Dermatophytes that cause tinea corporis/cruris are _____ & Microsporum

Answer: Trichophyton rubrum

Flashcard 443: Tinea corporis typically have an erythematous _____ edge and a surrounding a clear centre

Answer: scaly

Flashcard 444: An inflammatory, boggy, and tender mass on the scalp associated with tinea capitis is known as a _____.

Answer: Kerion

Extra: A Kerion is a severe inflammatory reaction to a dermatophyte infection (Tinea capitis) characterized by a boggy, oozing, inflammatory mass often with hair loss and regional lymphadenopathy. Treatment usually requires systemic antifungals (e.g., Griseofulvin) and sometimes corticosteroids.

Flashcard 445: Most common organism responsible for tinea capitis in the UK is _____

Answer: trichophyton tonsurans

Flashcard 446: Tinea capitis presents with _____, erythematous, scaly scalp with patches of hair loss

Answer: pruritic

Flashcard 447: Tinea capitis most commonly affects _____

Answer: children

Flashcard 448: _____ is ringworm of the foot and often referred to as "athlete's foot"

Answer: Tinea pedis

Flashcard 449: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: tinea pedis

Flashcard 450: _____ can transmit dermatophytes from animals to humans

Answer: Pets