CRACKCast E120 – Dermatologic Presentations

This episode covers Chapter 110 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine (9th Ed.), Dermatologic Presentations. 

Episode Overview

1. List five broad categories of rashes

2. Describe the primary skin lesion types 

a. Bonus: What are the secondary skin lesions (show notes only)

3. List systemic diseases that present with cutaneous signs for each of the following locations:

   • Generalized rash

   • Head and neck

   • Hands

   • Legs

   • Palms and Soles

4. Describe the various presentations of tinea and their treatment

5. List 8 RFs for candida infections

6. Describe the stepwise management of diaper dermatitis

7. Describe the distribution of Pityriasis rosea

8. Describe the management of atopic dermatitis

9. Describe the management of impetigo & folliculitis

10. List 6 RFs of C.A.-MRSA and 4 oral Abx treatments

11. Describe the presentation and management of Staph Scalded Skin andTSS

12. List 10 causes of EM / SJS / TEN

13. Describe presentation of EM + SJS/TEN. Differentiate between TEN and SJS

14. List 6 broad categorical causes of urticaria

15. Describe the typical features for each of the following:

    • Measles

    • Rubella

    • Roseola Infantum

    • Erythema Infectiosum

    • Scarlet Fever

16. Describe treatment of poison ivy

17. Describe presentation and treatment of Pediculosis + Scabies

18. List 10 causes of Erythema Nodosum

19. List a 6 ddx for vesicular lesions

20. List 4 lesions with a positive Nikolsky’s sign

21. List 4 complications of HSV infection

22. List 5 complications of Varicella + describe the management of an exposure during pregnancy

23. List 5 complications of Zoster + differentiate between Ophthalmicus and Oticus

24. What is the treatment of herpes zoster?

Wisecracks

1. List 5 causes of desquamating lesions

2. List 5 palm and sole rashes

3. List 10 maculopapular rashes

4. List 1 low, medium and high potency topical steroid

5. Identify the following rashes: erythema migrans, erythema marginatum, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, meningococcemia