Derm

Question 1

What should make you think of eczema herpeticum?

Answer 1

Blisters, crusting, systemically unwell, Circular depressed ulcerated (punched out) lesions in context of rapidly worsening eczema.

Question 2

Describe erythema nodosum

Answer 2

Erythematous, indurated, hot, painful nodules classically on shins and ankles

Question 3

If you’re considering hereditary angioedema, what tests do you need to do?

Answer 3

C1 Esterase inhibitor function
C1 esterase inhibitor levels

Question 4

Painless blisters when baby starts crawling is what?

Answer 4

Epidermolysis bullosa simplex