Sensation of itching; most common dermatologic symptom; can signal internal disease like diabetes or cancer.;

Use tepid baths, pat dry, apply emollients, avoid heat, alcohol, and irritating soaps.

Contagious bacterial skin infection with honey-colored crusts caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus.

Bathe daily with antibacterial soap, do not share towels, complete antibiotic course, avoid scratching.

Infection of hair follicles causing pustules; often from shaving, occlusion, or hot tubs (Pseudomonas).

Deep infection of hair follicle forming a painful, fluctuant nodule; do not squeeze to prevent spread.

Cluster of interconnected furuncles with multiple drainage points; more severe systemic symptoms.;

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Painful vesicular rash in dermatomal pattern due to reactivation of varicella-zoster virus.

Antiviral meds (acyclovir), keep lesions clean/dry, avoid contact with non-immune, manage pain.

Viral infection causing oral (HSV-1) or genital (HSV-2) lesions; contagious during outbreaks.;

Antiviral therapy, avoid skin-to-skin contact during outbreak, neonatal transmission prevention.;

Tinea Infections (Ringworm)

Fungal infections named by location: pedis (feet), corporis (body), cruris (groin), capitis (scalp).;

Fungal Infection Care

Keep skin dry, wear cotton, use antifungal creams/shampoos, avoid sharing personal items.;

Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice)

Infestation with lice/nits on scalp; treat with permethrin, fine-tooth comb, clean linens.;

Pediculosis Corporis (Body Lice)

Associated with poor hygiene; treat with scabicide, wash clothes/bedding in hot water.;

Pediculosis Pubis (Crab Lice)

Sexually transmitted lice infestation; treat patient and partners, check for other STIs.;

Infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei mite causing intense burrow-related pruritus, especially at night.;

Scabicide Application

Apply after skin cools post-bath, cover body (not face/scalp), leave on 12-24h, treat all contacts.;

Chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder causing rapid epidermal turnover and scaly plaques.;

Stress, trauma, infection, certain medications, alcohol, and weather changes can cause flare-ups.;

Topical steroids, vitamin D analogs, phototherapy, systemic immunosuppressants, biologic agents.

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Dermatologic Issues

Question	Answer
Pruritus	Sensation of itching; most common dermatologic symptom; can signal internal disease like diabetes or cancer.;
Pruritus Management	Use tepid baths, pat dry, apply emollients, avoid heat, alcohol, and irritating soaps.
Impetigo	Contagious bacterial skin infection with honey-colored crusts caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus.
Impetigo Education	Bathe daily with antibacterial soap, do not share towels, complete antibiotic course, avoid scratching.
Folliculitis	Infection of hair follicles causing pustules; often from shaving, occlusion, or hot tubs (Pseudomonas).
Furuncle (Boil)	Deep infection of hair follicle forming a painful, fluctuant nodule; do not squeeze to prevent spread.
Carbuncle	Cluster of interconnected furuncles with multiple drainage points; more severe systemic symptoms.;
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)	Painful vesicular rash in dermatomal pattern due to reactivation of varicella-zoster virus.
Shingles Education	Antiviral meds (acyclovir), keep lesions clean/dry, avoid contact with non-immune, manage pain.
Herpes Simplex	Viral infection causing oral (HSV-1) or genital (HSV-2) lesions; contagious during outbreaks.;
HSV Management	Antiviral therapy, avoid skin-to-skin contact during outbreak, neonatal transmission prevention.;
Tinea Infections (Ringworm)	Fungal infections named by location: pedis (feet), corporis (body), cruris (groin), capitis (scalp).;
Fungal Infection Care	Keep skin dry, wear cotton, use antifungal creams/shampoos, avoid sharing personal items.;
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice)	Infestation with lice/nits on scalp; treat with permethrin, fine-tooth comb, clean linens.;
Pediculosis Corporis (Body Lice)	Associated with poor hygiene; treat with scabicide, wash clothes/bedding in hot water.;
Pediculosis Pubis (Crab Lice)	Sexually transmitted lice infestation; treat patient and partners, check for other STIs.;
Scabies	Infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei mite causing intense burrow-related pruritus, especially at night.;
Scabicide Application	Apply after skin cools post-bath, cover body (not face/scalp), leave on 12-24h, treat all contacts.;
Psoriasis	Chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder causing rapid epidermal turnover and scaly plaques.;
Psoriasis Triggers	Stress, trauma, infection, certain medications, alcohol, and weather changes can cause flare-ups.;
Psoriasis Treatment	Topical steroids, vitamin D analogs, phototherapy, systemic immunosuppressants, biologic agents.

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