A 25-year-old woman who is 14 weeks pregnant complains of worsening acne that is causing her distress. Despite using topical benzyl peroxide, she has noticed limited improvement. During examination, non-inflammatory lesions and pustules are observed on her face. What would be the most suitable next course of action?
A father brings his 4-year-old daughter to your clinic with worsening eczema. He reports that she has developed itchy blisters all over her body, including her face, torso, arms, and legs. Additionally, she is not behaving normally, eating and drinking less than usual, and not engaging with her favorite toys. She also has a fever of 39ºC. What is the most suitable course of action?
A 32-year-old man with a past medical history of polyarthralgia, back pain, and diarrhea presents with a 3 cm red lesion on his shin that is beginning to ulcerate. What is the probable diagnosis?
A 16-year-old female comes to the clinic complaining of a painful and itchy rash that has rapidly worsened in the last 12 hours. She has a history of atopic dermatitis and hayfever, which have been treated with emollients. Upon examination, she has a monomorphic rash with punched out erosions on her cheeks and bilateral dorsal wrists. The doctors admit her for observation and IV antivirals. What is the most likely pathogen responsible for her condition?
You are setting up a leg ulcer clinic to be run by your practice nurse.
Which of the following is the best treatment for venous leg ulcers?
A 47-year-old woman was prescribed carbamazepine for trigeminal neuralgia. After a few days, she experiences a prodromal illness with symptoms of sore throat, malaise, and conjunctivitis. She then develops a rash that initially presents as erythematous macules on her torso and progresses to blisters, covering less than 10% of her body surface area. Additionally, she has painful ulcers in her mouth, stomatitis, and worsening conjunctivitis. What is the probable diagnosis?
A 45-year-old female patient complains of painful erythematous lesions on her shins. Which of the following is not commonly associated with this presentation?
A 31-year-old female patient visits the GP office with a concerning facial rash. She reports that the rash worsens after consuming alcohol and has not attempted any treatment before. During the examination, the doctor observes facial erythema, papules, and pustules scattered on the chin and cheeks, and telangiectasia of the lesions. The nasolabial groove is also affected, but there are no comedones. What is the best initial treatment for the probable diagnosis?
A 36-year-old woman presents to her GP with concerns about facial flushing. She reports experiencing random episodes of redness on her face, particularly after consuming alcohol. She also mentions an increase in the number of spots on her cheeks and wonders if these symptoms are related. During the examination, the GP observes two small telangiectasia on the nose and left cheek, as well as a few small papules on each cheek. What management options should the GP suggest to alleviate the patient’s symptoms?
Which one of the following is not a management option for individuals with hyperhidrosis?