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Skin Diseases
An Intro on Skin Diseases
The Anatomy of the Skin
Some General Observations
Classification of the Elementary Lesions
Etiology
Local Dermal Inflammations
The Eruptions of Acute Specific Diseases
Papular Inflammations
Eczema
Bullous Diseases and Anomalous forms
Suppurative Inflammation
Squamous Inflammation
Diathetic Diseases
Hypertrophic and Atrophic Affections
Ichthyosis
Scleriasis
Formations or Neoplasmata
Cutaneous Haemorrhages
Pruritus
Chromatogenous diseases (alteration in the pigmentation)
Parasitic diseases
Favus
Disorders of the glands
Lichen Propicus or Prickly Heat
Diseases of the hair and hair follicle
Various lesions not classified
Dermatology
An Intro on Dermatology
Basic Science and Immunology
Melanocytes, Langherhans & Merkel Cells
Hair and Nails
Pediatric Dermatology
Childhood Infectious Diseases
Bullous Diseases
Tumors of Fat, Muscle and Bone
Genodermatoses
Syndromes with premature aging
Dermal Disorders
Diseases of the hair and nails
General Dermatology
Papulosquamous, Lichenoid & Eczematous
Granulomatous Diseases
Erythemas and Purpuras
Vesiculobullous Diseases
Disorders of Fat
Pigmentary Disorders & Vitamin Defects
Disorders of Hair
Infectious Diseases
Bacterial Infections
Fungal Infections
Protozoa and Worms
Infestations
Benign and Malignant Tumors
Premalignant and Malignant Tumors
Dermatologic Surgery
Excisions, Flaps, and Grafts
Surgical Complications
Cryosurgery and Electrosurgery
Sutures, Antiseptics, and Dressings
Nail Surgery
Pharmacology and Drug Reactions
Immunosuppressant Drugs
Other Drugs in Skin Disease and Care
Drug Reactions and Interactions
Pathology
Dermoscopy and Electron Microscopy
Life After Boards
High Yield Facts and Buzz Words
Skin Care
An Intro on Skin Care
Basic about Skin
Biology of the Skin
Assessment and Planning Care
Protecting the skin and preventing breakdown
Emollients
Psychological and social aspects of skin care
Helping patients make the most of their treatment
Illness Managment : Psoriasis
Illness Managment : Eczema
Illness Managment : Acne
Skin cancer and its prevention
Infective skin conditions and infestations
Less common skin conditions
Cosmetic Dermatology
An Intro on Cosmetic Dermatology
Anti-Aging Medicine As It Relates to Dermatology
Hormonal Regulation of Aging
Oral Antioxidant Nutrients
Anti-Aging Skin Care Ingredient Technologies
Photoaging & Pigmentary Changes in Skin
Chemexfoliation & Superficial Resurfacing
Medium-Depth Chemical Peeling
Deep Chemical Peeling
Botulinum Toxin
Soft Tissue Augmentation
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy Techniques for the Treatment of Varicose Veins
Dermatology FAQs
An Intro to Dermatology FAQs
Top 100 Undisclosed Facts
General FAQs
Inherited Disorders
Inflammatory Disorders
Infections and Infestations
Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Diseases
Benign Tumors of the Skin
Malignant Tumors of the Skin
Treatment of Skin Disorders
Special Patient Populations
Emergencies and Miscellaneous Problems
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Infections and Infestations
Bacterial Infections
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Which bacterium is the most common cause of skin infections?
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What kinds of skin infections does Staphylococcus aureus produce?
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Is Staphylococcus aureus the only bacterium that causes impetigo?
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What does staphylococcal impetigo look like?
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Why is staphylococcal impetigo frequently bullous?
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How is bullous impetigo diagnosed?
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How is bullous impetigo treated?
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What is the difference between a furuncle and a carbuncle?
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How do furuncles present?
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What is the best way to treat furuncles?
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Why do some patients develop recurrent staphylococcal impetigo or recurrent furunculosis?
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How is staphylococcal carriage eliminated?
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What is staphylococcal scalded-skin syndrome?
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Describe the presentation of toxic shock syndrome.
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Why is S. aureus frequently found in secondary infections of dermatitis and wounds?
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What is MRSA?
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What is the difference between HA-MRSA and CA-MRSA?
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What types of cutaneous infections are produced by b-hemolytic streptococci?
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How does streptococcal impetigo present?
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What is ecthyma?
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What is blistering distal dactylitis?
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What is erysipelas?
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How do you diagnose erysipelas?
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How is erysipelas treated?
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Describe the cutaneous manifestations of Lyme disease.
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A patient living in an endemic area for Lyme disease reports a history of a tick bite. Should that patient receive antibiotic prophylaxis?
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What types of skin infections does Pseudomonas aeruginosa produce?
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How does ecthyma gangrenosum differ from ecthyma?
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Where do you usually acquire Pseudomonas folliculitis?
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How does Pseudomonas folliculitis present?
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What is the best treatment for Pseudomonas folliculitis?
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How is Wood’s light used in diagnosing Pseudomonas infections?
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What causes tularemia? Where did the name tularemia come from?
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Describe the skin lesions of tularemia.
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How should tularemia be treated?
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What is trichomycosis axillaris?
How should tularemia be treated?
The treatment of choice is streptomycin. Alternate therapies include gentamicin, chloramphenicol, and tetracycline.
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