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Bacterial Skin Infections Cellulitis Bacterial infection of the skin deep dermis Most commonly caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus Clinical Presentation Warm Red Tender Fever/chills Labs and Studies Clinical diagnosis Culture not very … [Read more...] about S2 E043 Bacterial skin infections

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 good article if you’re interested in learning more. The venom contains an enzyme that … [Read more...] about S2 EO42 Spiders, Bugs and Fungal Infections (Yuck!)

Disorders of the hair and nails Onychomycosis A fungal infection of the toenail Clinical Presentation Nail changes Thickened White, yellow or green Brittle Typically painless Labs and studies KOH prep Culture Treatment Systemic antifungal … [Read more...] about S2 E041 Hair, Nails & Pigment Disorders

Acne Vulgaris Obstruction and inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands The most common skin disease affecting 80% of the US population Sebum is an oily secretion from the sebaceous glands How it happens Follicles get clogged with sebum and keratinocytes … [Read more...] about S2 E040 Derm Part 3

Papulosquamous disorders Conditions which present with both papule and scales Lichen simplex chronicus (not on 2019 blueprint) A skin disorder characterized by repetitive itching and scratching. This may be secondary to eczema, psoriasis, bug bites, psych disorders etc. Clinical … [Read more...] about S2 E039 Dermatology part 2