Bacterial Skin InfectionsThese three are often tested against each other. The win is recognizing depth, borders, and systemic features, then choosing topical vs oral vs IV. Cellulitis Clinical Presentation Rash / Skin Findings Systemic Symptoms The question stem will likely … [Read more...]
149 Acne vs Rashes – How To Think Through Derm Questions And Pick up Easy Points
S2 E050 Derm Misc for the PANCE/PANRE
Acanthosis Nigricans Typically occurs in African Americans Causes May be inheritedMay appear in a healthy individualMay be directly related to an underlying health issue which is usually an endocrine disorder Insulin resistant disorders are most common DM type 2PCOS Hypo or … [Read more...]
S2 E049 Derm: Skin Cancer for the PANRE and PANCE
Kaposi’s Sarcoma A systemic disease caused by herpes virus 8 Most often have lesions on the skin surface. Typically a very slow developing illness, but in conjunction with the AIDS virus it progresses very quickly. These lesions became linked directly with AIDS during the 1980’s. Clinical … [Read more...]
S2 E048 Vascular and blistering issues for the PANCE/PANRE
Derm Vascular Abnormalities Telangiectasias Dilated tiny blood vessels of the skin which look weird, but are usually a nonissue Causes There are many causes. Here are a few I would know. Cushing’s Syndrome Systemic Scleroderma Venous hypertension Trauma Acne … [Read more...]
