IMPETIGO… Treatment of Impetigo 30 Jun 202230 Jun 2022 For antibiotic therapy, the chosen agent must provide coverage against both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes Limited impetigo — Topical therapy for impetigo should be administered if there are a limited number of lesions. Topical…
IMPETIGO… Ecythyma 26 Jun 202224 Jun 2022 Ecthyma is an ulcerative form of impetigo where untreated lesions of nonbullous impetigo progress to a deeper infection. Lesions consist of "punched-out" ulcers covered with yellow crust surrounded by raised violaceous margins. A subsequent…
IMPETIGO… Bullous Impetigo 23 Jun 202221 Jun 2022 Previous Post Non-Bullous Impetigo Bullous impetigo is a form of impetigo seen primarily in young children in which the vesicles enlarge to form flaccid bullae with clear yellow fluid, which…
IMPETIGO… Non-Bullous Impetigo 19 Jun 202217 Jun 2022 Previous Post - Impetigo Non-bullous impetigo is the most common form of impetigo. Lesions begin as papules that progress to vesicles surrounded by erythema. Subsequently they become pustules that enlarge…
IMPETIGO… IMPETIGO 16 Jun 202217 Jun 2022 Impetigo is the most common bacterial infection in children, which is highly contagious. It presents as an acute infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis and is caused by Group…
Arthropod Bites and Infestations… Bed Bugs 20 Mar 202218 Mar 2022 Bedbugs do not inhabit or live on humans. Rather, they tend to inhabit cracks and crevices of mattresses, cushions, bed frames, or other structures. Bedbugs are attracted to the host…
Arthropod Bites and Infestations… Topical Ivermectin for Head lice 6 Feb 20224 Feb 2022 Ivermectin 0.5%, is applied to dry scalp and hair closest to scalp first, then apply outward towards ends of hair, completely covering scalp and hair. Leave on for 10 minutes (start timing treatment after…
Infantile Hemangiomas… Topical Propranolol or Timolol for Infantile Hemangiomas 3 Feb 20221 Feb 2022 Topical therapy with 1% propranolol ointment or 0.5% Timolol drops/gel may be a safe and effective method for treating superficial Infantile Hemangiomas and can be used as an adjuvant treatment…
The Digestive System… Angular Cheilitis 30 Jan 202228 Jan 2022 Angular cheilitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin and contiguous labial mucosa located at the lateral commissures of the mouth. Lesions are most often bilateral and may be…
The Digestive System… Geographic Tongue 27 Jan 202225 Jan 2022 Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) is a chronic, recurring disorder characterized by pink to red, slightly depressed lesions with irregular, elevated, curvilinear white or yellow borders. The lesions are areas…
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