Herpes Zoster: cluster of vesicles. Postherpetic neuralgia.

Vaccine to reduce shingles starting at aage 50

Herpes simplex virus: grouped vesicles on red base. HSV1 is oral vs HSV 2 on genitals

Transmitted by open skin from actively shedding person. Tx w/ antiviral therapy like acyclovir but no
cure

Tinea fungal infections. Patch of flakiness and red. Use KOH prep to diagnose

Molluscom contagiosum: Poxvirus, raised peral like papules/nodules. Central depression. Direct skin
contact/ sharing stuff. Self limited

Hand foot and mouth dz : viral caused by Cox A virus. Kids and infants via infected stool. Symptomatic tx

Erythema infectiosum “ fifth dz caused by human parvovirus B19. Transmision by respiratory

droplets/blood. Ever, HA, rash on face “slapped cheek”. Self limited white lacy rash.

Pityrias rosea. Begins as solid herald patch “macule” followed by more lesions on torso and extremities.

Symptomatic bc its viral.

Tinea capitis: funcal infection in peds via direct contact. Hair loss. Tx w/ oral antifungals i.e. griseofulvin,
terbinafine. Funus microsporum canis is cause agent

Intertrigo: inflame condition of skin folds from candida. Burns itches, weeping . Dx by KOH prep. Topical
antifungals or abx

Impetigo caused by GRp A strep or S aureus (MRSA on the rise). Flat/raised legion that forms a vesicle,
ruptures and becomes Honey crusted. Pain and itches. Bullous/nonbollous

Erysipelas: type of cellulitis into top skin layer lymphatics d/t Grp A step. Tx w/ penicillin or first gen cep.
Small red patchbecomes fiery red, raised and sharply demarcated and shiny plaque