Orthopaedics & MSK UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Orthopaedics & MSK Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 471:
Diagnosis of pityriasis versicolor is clinical with thorough history & exam, but it can be confirmed with a(n) _____
Answer: microscopy of skin scrapings
Flashcard 472: Onychomycosis typically affects the _____nails
Answer: toe
Flashcard 473: Fungal nail infections are called _____
Answer: onychomycosis
Flashcard 474:
What is the management for tinea corporis/cruris in very extensive or inflammatory disease?
_____
Answer: Oral antifungal (oral terbinafine)
Flashcard 475: What is the management for tinea corporis/cruris if significant inflammation is present?
_____
Answer: Topical antifungal + Mildly potent topical corticosteroid (hydrocortisone 1%)
Extra: Steroids should never be used as monotherapy for fungal infections. They are used briefly (1-2 weeks) alongside antifungals only if significant inflammation or itching is present to provide symptomatic relief. Using steroids alone can lead to Tinea Incognito.
Flashcard 476:
Contact dermatitis is treated by
_____
Liberal application of emollient
Consideration of topical corticosteroids
Answer: AVOIDING the irritant/allergen
Flashcard 477:
Tinea corporis presents with _____ annular (ring-shaped) patches that feels pruritic
Answer: erythematous
Flashcard 478: After _____ of no improvement on previous steps, what are the options for the next step of topical management for psoriasis?
Potent corticosteroid twice daily (up to 4 weeks)
OR
Coal tar preparation (once or twice daily)
Answer: 8-12 weeks
Extra: NICE guidelines for Psoriasis (Step-wise management):
1. Potent corticosteroid + Vitamin D analogue (applied separately, one in morning, one in evening).
2. If no improvement after 8 weeks: Vitamin D analogue twice daily.
3. If no improvement after 8-12 weeks: Potent corticosteroid twice daily (up to 4 weeks) OR Coal tar preparation.
Note: This card is tagged under Orthopaedics/Surgery, but pertains to Dermatology.
Flashcard 479:
Cellulitis is typically diagnosed through _____ & clinical examination alone
Answer: history
Flashcard 480: _____ contact dermatitis is a non-immunological inflammatory skin reaction from direct damage by chemical or physical irritants
Answer: Irritant
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