<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Condyloma acuminatum (Anogenital Warts) Warts found typically in the genital/anal area Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11 Sexually transmitted Very contagious especially while warts … [Read more...]
S2 E044 Childhood Exanthem
<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Exanthem Exanthem means widespread rash. This may be caused by drugs, autoimmune disease, bacterial or viral infection. The exanthems discussed in medicine include a group of viral infections seen … [Read more...]
S2 E043 Bacterial skin infections
<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Bacterial Skin Infections Cellulitis Bacterial infection of the skin deep dermis Most commonly caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus Clinical Presentation Warm Red Tender … [Read more...]
S2 EO42 Spiders, Bugs and Fungal Infections (Yuck!)
<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Spider Bites Brown Recluse (necrotizing venome) Black Widow (neurotoxic venome Brown Recluse spiders Found in the mid-southeastern states Here is a map of where they are found and a … [Read more...]
S2 E041 Hair, Nails & Pigment Disorders
<< Click here to get 26 Derm questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Disorders of the hair and nails Onychomycosis A fungal infection of the toenail Clinical Presentation Nail changes Thickened White, yellow or green Brittle Typically … [Read more...]