Question | Answer |
Osteomyelitis is an? | inflammation of bone and bone marrow. |
A common cause of osteomyelitis is? | staph (staphylococcus) aureus. |
Osteomyelitis is a common complication of an? | open FX (fracture) AKA compound FX (fracture) |
Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis include? | 1. Pain |
Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis include? | 2. Chills |
Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis include? | 3. Pyrexia (fever) |
Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis include? | 4. Leukocytosis (elevated white count). |
A complication of osteomyelitis is bone necrosis called? | sequestrum. |
This infection responds well to? | antibiotics. |
Tuberculosis (TB) is primarily a disease of the? | lungs. |
Pulmonary TB (tuberculosis) left untreated can spread to the? | bones. |
Pott's disease is TB that affects the? | vertebral column of children. |
Pott's disease can lead to? | vertebral deformities and paralysis. |
The vertebral deformities may require? | surgical correction. |
TB (tuberculosis) responds well to? | antibiotics (INH). |
Rickets is a disease affecting? | infants and young children. |
Rickets is caused by a deficiency of? | Ca (calcium) and/or vitamin D. |
The bones of the child with rickets are? | soft and tend to bend causing deformities ("bow legged") or ("knock kneed"). |
The child's muscles are flaccid because? | muscles need Ca (calcium) for proper muscle contraction. |
Teething may be delayed and there is a characteristic? | pot belly. |
Rickets is associated with? | malabsorption syndrome (inability to absorb fat soluble vitamins). |
The most common prophylaxis (preventative) and Tx (treatment) for rickets is? | sunlight (10/minutes/day) and the RDA (recommended daily allowance of Ca (calcium) with vitamin D. |
Osteomalacia (OM)is a softening and decalcification of the bones in? | adults |
The bones particularly affected by OM (osteomalacia) include the? | vertebral column, pelvis, and legs. |
The bones tent to? | bend, deform, and FX (fracture) easily. |
OM (osteomalacia) is associated with? | malabsortion syndrome (inability to absorb fat soluble vitamins). |
The most common prophylaxis (preventative) Tx (treatment) for OM (osteomalacia) is? | sunlight (10 minutes/day)and the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of a Ca (calcium) with vitamin D. |
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with? | breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, MS (multiple sclerosis) and OP (osteoporosis) Heart disease, DM (diabetes mellitus) and HTN (hypertension) |
Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica (OFC)usually results from hyperparathyroidism which causes? | bond decalcification. |
Signs and symptoms of OFC (osteitis fibrosa cystica)include? | nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), bone deformities, and spontaneous FXs (fractures) |
Tx (treatment) of OFC (osteitis fibrosa cystica) includes? | removal of parathyroid tumor or parathyroidectomy. |
Osteoporosis (OP) is a? | loss of thinning of BMD (bone mineral density) AKA osteopenia (deficiency of the bone). |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 1. Female gender (80%) |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 2. Family hx (history) |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 3. Deficient vitamin D and/or Ca (calcium) in the diet. |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 4. Sedentary lifestyle (disuse of atrophy) |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 5. Smoking |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 6. Thin or small frame. |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 7. 1 - 2 ETOH (alcoholic) drinks/day doubles risk. |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 8. Excessive caffeine consumption. |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 9. Being Caucasian or Asian. |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 10. Estrogen level reduction associated with menopause. |
Risk factors for OP (osteoporosis) include? | 11. Prolonged used of SAIDs (steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), Al (aluminum) antacids, diuretics, tetracycline antibiotics, and antiseizure medications. |
Degree of OP (osteoporosis) risk also depends on amount of BMD (bone mineral density) acquired between ages? | 25 - 35 |
Signs and symptoms of OP (osteoporosis)include? | 1. A predisposition of FXs (fractures) especially the wrists, pelvis, and vertebrae. (compression fractures.) |
Signs and symptoms of OP (osteoporosis)include? | 2. Kyphosis (hunchback) |
Signs and symptoms of OP (osteoporosis)include? | 3. Loss of HT (height). |
Dx (diagnosis) of OP (osteoporosis) depends on? | patient hx (history), bone densitometry, and DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorpitometry). |
Tx (treatment) of OP (osteoporosis) includes? | 1. Sunlight and 500mg x 3 of Ca (calcium) with vitamin D. DO NOT EXCEED 2500 mg/ day. |
Tx (treatment) of OP (osteoporosis) includes? | 2. Regular exercise daily. |
Tx (treatment) of OP (osteoporosis) includes? | 3. ERT (estrogen replacement) AKA HRT (hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women. |
Tx (treatment) of OP (osteoporosis) includes? | 4. The use of calcitonin (Mialcalin)
in extreme cases. |
Bone density tests are recommended for the following? | 1. Type I DM (diabetes mellitus) |
Bone density tests are recommended for the following? | 2. Liver or kidney disease. |
Bone density tests are recommended for the following? | 3. Menopause. |
Bone density tests are recommended for the following? | 4. Over age 50. |
Paget's disease is AKA? | osteitis deformans. |
Paget's disease is an idiopathic (unknown disease) possibly genetic overproduction of? | abnormal bone tissue. |
Signs and symptoms of Paget's disease includes? | 1. Osteomalacia (softening of the bones). |
Signs and symptoms of Paget's disease includes? | 2. Easy FXs (fractures) |
Signs and symptoms of Paget's disease includes? | 3. Deformities of the legs. |
Signs and symptoms of Paget's disease includes? | 4. Abnormal curvatures in the vertebral column (scoliosis) |
A complication of Paget's disease is? | osteogenic sarcoma (primary bone malignancy). |
The most common benign bone tumor is an? | osteoma. |
An osteoma can can be? | asymptomatic (no symptom) |
If pain, decreased mobility, or swelling occurs? | surgery is performed to remove the tumor. |
A primary bone malignancy is called an? | osteogenic sarcoma (OS) |
OS (osteogenic sarcoma) is more common in? | young adults (18 - 35 years). |
A common sign of OS (osteogenic sarcoma) is easy? | FXs (fractures). |
Tx (treatment) of OS (osteogenic sarcoma) includes. | 1. Chemotherapy (antineoplastics)
2. Surgical removal of tumor (possible amputation of the affected limb). |
Most commonly, malignant bone tumors are secondary tumors that have? | metastasized from another site. |
These secondary bone tumors cause? | easy FXs (knees) and extreme pain. |
The Px (prognosis) for a secondary bone malignancy is? | poor. this is the most painful of all the cancers. |
Arthritis is an? | inflammation of a joint (s). |
Warning symptoms include? | pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints especially upon waking. |
Joints commonly affected by arthritis include? | lumbar vertebrae, hips, knees and fingers. |
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is considered? | autoimmune and genetic. |
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most serious form of the arthritis and can cause? | contractures (flexion and fixation of joints). |
Signs and symptoms of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) include? | pain, swelling, erythema (redness), warmth, and stiffness of the joints especially on waking. |
RA (rheumatoid arthritis) is systemic so it can affect? | all of the joints. |
RA (rheumatoid arthritis) can cause scar tissue to fuse the ends of the bones causing? | immobility (crippling) |
RA (rheumatoid arthritis) can cause enlargement of the joints called? | rheumatoid nodules. |
Tx (treatment) of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) includes? | 1. ROM (range of motion) exercises. |
Tx (treatment) of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) includes? | 2. Rest. |
Tx (treatment) of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) includes? | 3. NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs {Celebrex} |
Tx (treatment) of RA (rheumatoid arthritis) includes? | 4. Enbrel, Orencia, Humira & Simponi (immunosuppressants). |
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and can accompany? | aging. |
OA (Osteoarthritis) commonly affects joints in the? | fingers, neck, low back, knees, and hips. |
Other causes of OA (osteoarthritis) include? | 1. Chronic irritation or injury. |
Other causes of OA (osteoarthritis) include? | 2. Heredity. |
Other causes of OA (osteoarthritis) include? | 3. Obesity (knee and hip). |
The primary symptoms of OA (osteoarthritis) are? | pain and stiffness of the joint (s). |
OA (osteoarthritis) can cause DJD (degenerative joint disease) causing irregular bone deposits called? | spurs. |
There is no cure of OA (osteoarthritis) but treatment includes? | 1. ROM (range of motion) exercises. |
There is no cure of OA (osteoarthritis) but treatment includes? | 2. Rest. |
There is no cure of OA (osteoarthritis) but treatment includes? | 3. Heat therapy. |
There is no cure of OA (osteoarthritis) but treatment includes? | 4. Vitamins D, C, E, and beta carotene. |
There is no cure of OA (osteoarthritis) but treatment includes? | 5. Green tea. |
There is no cure of OA (osteoarthritis) but treatment includes? | 6. SAIDS (steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) {cortisone}
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) {ibuprofen}. |
There is no cure of OA (osteoarthritis) but treatment includes? | 7. THR (total hip replacement)
TKR (total knee replacement). |
"Gout arthritis" usually affects the feet (great toes) and is caused by hyperuricemia (blood condition of excessive of uric acid) causing deposits of uric crystals in the? | joints and kidneys. |
The onset of gout is usually sudden and frequently affects men over the age of? | 40 |
Complications of gout include? | 1. Joint deformities.
2. kidney damage. |
Tx (treatment)of gout includes? | 1. Refrain from consuming meat, seafood, and beer.
2. Anti-gout medication (uloric) |
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the? | median nerve in the wrist. |
CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) is more common in women and usually strikes around ages? | 35 - 40. |
Signs and symptoms of CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) include? | numbness and tingling in the hand progressing to pain that can radiate up the arm to the shoulder (especially at night). |
CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) is a RSI? | repetitive strain injury. |
CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome usually develops when a? | wrist is kept in a flexed position for extended periods to perform repetitive tasks. |
High risk groups for CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) include? | 1. Computer users. |
High risk groups for CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) include? | 2. Beauticians. |
High risk groups for CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) include? | 3. Dentists. |
High risk groups for CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) include? | 4. Piano players. |
Dx (diagnosis) of CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) is confirmed with? | 1. A hx (history) of repetitive hand movements with a flexed wrist. |
Dx (diagnosis) of CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) is confirmed with? | 2. EMG (electromyography). |
Tx (treatment) of CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) includes? | 1. Proper wrist alignment. |
Tx (treatment) of CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) includes? | 2. Avoidance of repetitive movements. |
Tx (treatment) of CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) includes? | 3. Braces and splints. |
Tx (treatment) of CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) includes? | 4. NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) |
Tx (treatment) of CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) includes? | 5. Surgery. |
Other RSI (repetitive strain injuries ) include? | 1. Guitar Hero Wrist. AKA guitar arthritis. |
Other RSI (repetitive strain injuries ) include? | 2. iPod Finger |
Other RSI (repetitive strain injuries ) include? | 3. Nintenditis. |
Other RSI (repetitive strain injuries ) include? | 4. Cell Phone Elbow. |
A herniated intrevertebral disk (HID) is AKA A? | slipped or ruptured or bulging disk. |
A HID (herniated intrevertebral disk) occurs more frequently in the? | lower lumbar region of the back and is many times caused by poor body mechanics. |
The primary complication of HID (herniated intervertebral disk) is? | pressure exerted on a spinal cord and/or spinal nerve(s) causing weakness, tingling, numbness, and extreme pain. |
A common spinal nerve affected by a HID (herniated intervertebral disk) is the sciatic nerve causing? | sciatica (irritation of a sciatic nerve) |
Tx (treatment) of a HID (herniated intervertebral disk) includes? | 1.Bed rest on a firm mattress. |
Tx (treatment) of a HID (herniated intervertebral disk) includes? | 2. Muscle relaxants (skelaxin) |
Tx (treatment) of a HID (herniated intervertebral disk) includes? | 3. Narcotic analgesics (percodan) |
Tx (treatment) of a HID (herniated intervertebral disk) includes? | 4. Heat application. |
Tx (treatment) of a HID (herniated intervertebral disk) includes? | 5. Trx (traction) |
Tx (treatment) of a HID (herniated intervertebral disk) includes? | 6. TENS (trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). |
Tx (treatment) of a HID (herniated intervertebral disk) includes? | 7. Surgery (diskectomy and vertebral fusion). |
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a hereditary disease of which there are several forms causing? | muscle degeneration which totally disables the individual. |
The most common and serious form of MD is called? | Duchenne. |
MD (muscular dystrophy) can appear at any age but generally starts appearing at age? | 3 to 5. |
Most individuals with MD (muscular dystrophy) do no live to? | adulthood. |
Death is caused by the effect of MD on the heart and respiratory muscles? | heart and respiratory muscles. |
Dx (diagnosis) of MD (muscular dystrophy) is confirmed by an? | EMG (electromyography) and muscle Bx (biopsy). |
Tx (treatment) of MD (muscular dystrophy) includes? | PT (physical therapy)
OT (occupational therapy)
and osteopedic assistance devices
(braces, crutches, and wheel chairs. |
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an? | idiopathic (unknown) autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. |
MG (Myasthenia gravis) occurs more often in? | women. |
MG (myasthenia gravis) is caused by a defect in the? | transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles. |
MG (myasthenia gravis) has been linked to? | abnormal antibodies produced by the thymus. |
Muscles commonly involved in MG (myasthenia gravis) include? | 1. eye movement.
2. eyelid movement.
3. Facial expressions.
4. Chewing
5. Talking
6. Swallowing. |
Tx (treatment) for MG (myasthenia gravis) includes. | 1. Thymectomy (excision of the thymus).
2. Immunosuppressants (prednisone). |
A hernia is a? | protrusion of tissue through the muscular wall that contains it. |
A HH (hiatal hernia) is a? | protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm (diaphragmatic hernia). |
An UH (umbilical hernia) is a? | protrusion of the intestine through the umbilicus. |
An IH (inguinal hernia) usually refers to a? | protrusion of the small intestine into the scrotum. |
A strangulated (incarcerated) hernia can cause? | ischemia (starvation of oxygen) and/or necrosis (death) to the tissue it surrounds. |
Tx (treatment) of a hernia includes? | 1. Abdominal supports (truss).
2. Hernioplasty (surgical repair of a hernia). |
An acute contagious skin disease caused by staph (staphylococci)+ strep (streptococci) especially in children is? | impetigo. |
Impetigo is characterized by? | 1. Erythema (redness)
2. Oozing vesicles (fluid filled papules)
3.Pustules (pus filled papules) with a honey colored crust. |
Tx (treatment) of impetigo includes? | 1. Wash with soap and water.
2. Keep lesions dry (astringent - Caladryl).
3. Topical antibiotics (Neosporin). |
Lyme disease is a bacterial disease transmitted by the bite of a? | deer tick. |
Signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease usually occur 3 - 30 days after exposure and include? | 1. "Bulls eye rash" (Target) |
Signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease usually occur 3 - 30 days after exposure and include? | 2. Flu like signs and symptoms. |
The symptoms include for Lyme Disease are? | a. Malaise (feeling of being unwell). |
The symptoms include for Lyme Disease are? | b. Cephalalgia (headache). |
The symptoms include for Lyme Disease are? | c. Chills. |
The symptoms include for Lyme Disease are? | d. Pyrexia (fever). |
The symptoms include for Lyme Disease are? | e. Arthralgias (joint pain) |
The symptoms include for Lyme Disease are? | f. Mylagias (muscle pain). |
The symptoms include for Lyme Disease are? | g. Lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes). |
Tx (treatment) for Lyme disease includes? | antibotics (Vibramycin, Amoxil). |
Untreated Lyme disease can cause permanent damage to the? | heart, joints, and nervous system. |
HSV I (Herpes Simplex Virus I (HSV I) causes herpetic stomatitis AKA? | " cold sores" or "fever blisters" |
Herpetic stomatitis is usually found near the? | oral labiae (lips) |
The HSVI (herpes simples virsus) can be dormant in the body for months but frequently becomes active when a person is under? | stress or when their immune system is weakened. |
Treatment (Tx) of the herpes simples virus I (HSVI) includes? | antiviral drugs (Abreva). |
Tinea refers to? | fungal infections. |
Tinea corporis is AKA? | ringworm. |
Tinea corporis causes? | red ringed shaped pruritic (itchy) lesions. |
Tinea pedis is AKA? | athlete's foot. |
Tinea pedis frequently attacks the skin between the toes causing? | fissures (cracks or grooves), pruritus (itching), and pain. |
Tinea cruris is AKA? | jock itch. |
Tinea cruris causes? | red ring-like areas with vesicles (fluid filled papules). |
Areas of the body susceptible to tinea are usually? | warm, dark, and mosit environments. |
Tx (treatment) of tinea includes? | 1. keeping susceptible areas dry.
2. Topical anti-fungal medications. (Tinactin,Desnex). |
Pediculosis is AKA? | lice |
Pediculosis (lice) can infest the? | head, pubic area (crabs), and the body. |
Head lice are common among children and are transmitted by direct contact or fomites such as? | combs, scarves. hats, and bed linen. |
The primary symptom of pediculosis (lice) is? | pruritus (itching). |
Pediculosis (lice) are difficult to see but their white eggs (nits) can be located at the? | hair shaft. |
Treatment (Tx) of pediculosis (lice) includes? | 1. Medicated shampoos (RID). |
Treatment (Tx) of pediculosis (lice) includes? | 2. Use a fine toothed comb. |
Treatment (Tx) of pediculosis (lice) includes? | 3. Washing clothes in hot water (greater than 131 degrees)and machine drying. |
Treatment (Tx) of pediculosis (lice) includes? | 4. leave the house for 55 hours to allow the lice to die. |
Some studies show that lice are becoming? | resistant to the medicated shampoos. |
Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by the? | "itch mite". |
Signs and symptoms of scabies include? | vesicles (fluid filled papules).
pustules (puss filled papules).
and intense pruritus (itching). |
Scabies are usually transmitted by? | skin to skin contact. |
Treatment (Tx) of scabies include? | 1. Scrubbing with medicated soaps and shampoos (Elimite) in hot baths.
2. Washing clothes in hot water (greater than 131 degrees) and machine drying. |
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a noncontagious inflammation of the skin caused by an? | allergic response |
Common allergies include? | 1. Plants such as poison ivy or oak
2. Chemicals found in clothing dyes, soaps, and perfumes.
3. Metal such as nickel found in costume jewelry etc. |
Signs and symptoms of ACD (allergic contact dermatitis) include? | 1. Erythema (redness)
2. Vesicales (fluid filled papules).
3. Pruritus (itching). |
Treatment (Tx) of ACD (allergic contact Dermatitis) includes? | 1. Removal of the allergies.
2. Topical anti-inflammatories.
3. Antihistamines (Benadryl).
4. Antipruritic medications (Caladryl). |
Atopic Dermatitis is AKA? | eczema. |
Eczema is an idiopathic (unknown disease) skin disorder causing? | erythematous (red), dry and crusted patches on the skin. |
AD (atopic dermatitis) usually affects those with? | allergies and asthma. |
Eczema outbreaks will disappear in half of all children effected by? | adolescence. |
Tx (treatment) of atopic dermatitis (AD) includes the use of? | SAIDS (steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs). |
A nevus is AKA? | a mole. |
A nevus (mole) is a benign skin lesion that can become? | malignant. |
Signs and symptoms that indicate a possible change of a nevus (mole) to a malignant lesion include? | 1. Change in the size or shape.
2. Pruritus (itching).
3. Soreness.
4. Discharge
5. Darkening of the nevus. |
The ABCDE's of moles include? | Asymmetry or one half does not match the other half. |
The ABCDE's of moles include? | Border or edges are ragged, blurred, or irregular. |
The ABCDE's of moles include? | Color is not the same throughout. |
The ABCDE's of moles include? | Diameter is larger than the eraser of a pencil. |
The ABCDE's of moles include? | Elevated or raised from the skin. |
Tx (treatment)of a suspect nevus (mole) involves? | surgical removal or cryosurgery. |
Basil cell carcinoma (BCC)is the most common skin cancer that is? | slow growing and usually non-metastasizing. |
BCC (basil cell carcinoma) usually develops on the face or neck of light skinned men (2 to 1) who are? | over exposed to UV (ultra-violet) light (sun or tanning beds). |
Tx (treatment) of basil cell carcinoma (BCC) involves? | 1. Surgical removal of the tumor.
2. Radiation therapy
3. Chemotherapy (antineoplastics). |
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is a more serious skin lesion because it? | metastasizes through the lymph vessels. |
SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) usually develops on the face, ears, neck, lips, and back of hands of light skinned men (3 to one) who are? | over exposed to UV (ultra violet) light (sun and/or tanning beds). |
Tx (treatment) of SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) involves? | 1. surgical removal of the tumor.
2. radiation therapy.
3. chemotherapy (antineoplastics). |
Malignant (metastatic) melanoma (MM) is the most serious form of skin cancer because it? | metastasizes early. |
MM (malignant metastatic melanoma) can develop from a nevus (mole) and is associated with? | over exposure to UV (ultra violet) light (sun and or tanning beds) in Caucasians (10 to 1). |
Tx (treatment) of malignant metastatic melanoma (MM) involves? | surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding lymph nodes. |
The (Px) for MM (malignant metastatic melanoma) depends on the? | degree of metastasis. |
Tanning beds emit _____ - ______ more UVA rays than the sun? | 50 to 75% |
To protect your skin from UVA + UVB, sunscreen should contain? | mexoryl or avobenzone |
Acne vulgaris (AV) is caused by a clogging of the? | sebaceous (oil producing) glands. |
Characteristics of AV (acne vulgaris) include? | 1. Comedones (whiteheads and blackheads)
2. Pustules (pus filled papules) indicate inflammatory acne. |
Tx (treatment) of AV (acne vulgaris) includes? | 1. Benzoyl peroxide.
2. Stridex.
3. Keeping the hands away from the face.
4. Gentle cleaning of the skin twice a day. |
Rosacea is an idiopathic cyclic progressive inflammatory skin disease that causes? | facial erythema (redness)
edema (swelling)
papules (raised lesions)
pustules (puss filled papules)
and pain. |
Tx (treatment) of rosacea includes? | 1. Avoidance of triggers (sunlight, stress, wind, temperature, extreme, skin care products.
2. Topical vitamin A (reinol)
3. Oracea. |
Psoariasis is an idiopathic (unknown disease) autoimmune chronic (persistent) skin disease with a hereditary basis of which there is no? | cure. |
The psoriasis lesions are? | erythematous (red) patches with white or silvery scales. |
The psoriasis lesions primarily form on the? | elbows and knees by the trunk, arms, legs, and scalp can be affected. |
Psoriasis can be exacerbated (made worse) by? | 1. Stress
2. Changes in climate
3. NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
4. Injuries to the skin
5. Infections. |
Tx (treatment) of psoriasis includes controlling lesions with? | 1. Coal-tar medications (Tegrin, Denoex).
2. SAIDS (steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. UV (ultra-violet) light therapy |