Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Tinea pedis management is the same as tinea _____

Tinea is commonly referred to as "_____"

In tinea capitis if a(n) _____ is suspected then urgently refer to dermatology

Tinea pedis commonly happens in _____

Hint: age group

Contact dermatitis should be escalated for _____ referral if it is occupational

Consider referral to _____ for tinea corporis/cruris if refractory to treatment, severe/extensive infection, or atypical/uncertain diagnosis

Tinea pedis presenting with chronic, diffuse, fine silvery scaling and hyperkeratosis in a "moccasin" distribution is the _____ subtype.

_____ is dermatophyte infection the scalp hair follicles and the surrounding skin

What investigation is done for suspected tinea capitis? _____

Pityriasis versicolor is characterised by hyper or hypo_____ patches on a patient's skin