Lichen Planus
- Mucocutaneous Disorder
- 30-60 year olds
- Pruritic
- Plaques or Papules
- Purple & Polygonal
- Often Mucosal or Genital Involvement
- Wickham Striae
- Biopsy
- Sawtooth Infiltrate of Lymphocytes
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Hepatitis C Association
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
- Pruritic Vesicles
- Inflammatory Skin Rash
- Cheeks in Children
- Skin Flexural Areas
- Associated with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
- Tacrolimus
- Moisturizers
- Corticosteroids
- Phototherapy
- Avoid Triggers
- Antihistamines
Pityriasis Rosea
- Preceded by Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Single "Herald Patch"
- "Christmas Tree" Distribution
- Plaques with Collarette Scale
- Self-resolving in 6-8 Weeks
Psoriasis
- Epidermal Hyperproliferation Keratinocytes
- Defined Red Salmon Plaques
- Silvery Scales
- Extensor Surfaces
- Bleeding when Removed
- Auspitz Sign
- Pruritus
- Nail Changes
- Munro Microabscesses
- Nucleated Cells in Stratum Corneum
- Retinoids
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Tar
- Immunosuppressants
Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea versicolor)
- Lipid-Dependent Fungus
- Fatty Acids Damage Melanocytes
- Malassezia Furfur
- Hot, Humid Weather
- Hypopigmentation
- Hyperpigmented Patches
- Spaghetti and Meatball Appearance on KOH Prep
- Fragmented Hyphae with Clusters of Yeast
- Topical or Oral Antifungals
- Selenium Sulfide
- Zinc
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Assessment
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
- Uneven Edges
- Dull Persistent Pain
- Medial Malleolus
- Necrotic
- Normal Pulses
- Lower Leg Edema
- Bronze-Brown Pigmentation
- Warm
- Pruritus
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Interventions
- Frequently Elevate Legs
- Avoid Standing/Sitting for Long Periods of Time
- Elastic Compression Stockings
- Bilayer Artificial Skin
- Daflon
- Wound Dressings
- Proper Foot and Leg Care