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Dermatology
Dermatoses of sebaceous glands and infestations
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Health Care
Graduate
10/12/2007

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Term
what are the 2 diseases of infestations?
Definition

Pediculosis

scabies

Term
what Dz is known as the "7 yr itch"
Definition
Scabies
Term
what are the treatments for Infestations(Pediculosis and Scabies)?
Definition

Permethrin

Lindane

Term
which Dz is known as louse infestation?
Definition
Pediculosis (lice)
Term
which Dz is known as Crabs?
Definition
Pediculosis Pubis
Term

open comedome?

closed comedome?

Definition

blackheads

whiteheads

Term

initial treatment for acne vulgaris?

Definition

Benzoyl peroxide

later treatments include: topical retinoids, birth control, acutane

Term
what are the disorders of Sebaceous glands?
Definition

Acne Rosacea

Acne Vulgaris

Perioral dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis

Term
in what Dz do u avoid topical glucocorticoids?
Definition
Perioral dermatitis
Term

characterized by erythematous micropapules and micropapulovesiclesund the mouth initally aro;has FEELING OF TIGHTNESS, occasional itching and burning, cosmetic disfigurement; SYMMETRIC

Definition
perioral dermatitis
Term
characterized by redness and scaling; occuring in regions where sebaceous glands are most active (face, scalp, pre-sternal area, body folds)
Definition
seborrheic dermatitis
Term
worse in winters and improves in summer; DANDRUFF
Definition
seborrheic dermatitis
Term
caused by Malassezia furfur
Definition
seborrheic dermatitis
Term
treatment for seborrheic dermatitis
Definition

topical therapy

urea

tar shampoo

Lac-hydrin

Term
what are the 2 types of diabetes disorders?
Definition

diabetic neropathy

diabetic dermopathy

Term
seen as "diabetic foot"
Definition
diabetic neropathy
Term
diabetes with slightly depressed lesions; on anterior lower legs
Definition
diabetes dermopathy
Term
Tx for dermatoses of sebaceous glands
Definition
Metronidazole
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