Skin tag removal/ Throat Disorders

Rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, coronavirus, herpes simplex

Transmitted resp droplets, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, hyperemia, tonsillar exudate

Malaise, HA, low grade fever to high, cervical lymph node enlargement and tenderness, fatigue

Strep pyrogenes, RADT, culture

Fever>38, tender anterior cervical adenopathy, lack of cough, pharyngial-tonsillar exudate

PCN V, PCN G, Amoxicillin, Erythromycin

Poor healing, infection and premature closing of wound edges

Evaluated in 1-2 days, remove packing,purulent, call w/ s/sx of infection, consider abx

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail

Red, hot, tender nail folds, w/ or without abscess

Staph aureus, strep, pseudomonas, anaerobes

Candida albicans, atypical mycobacteria, gram negative rods

Swollen, tender, red, boggy nail folds

Warm soaks, oral abx, Clindamycin or amoxicillin-clavulanate

Avoidance of water ad irritating substances use topical steroids and antifungal agents

Pain, swelling or erythema concentrated on the palmer surface in the distal tuft

Viral infection of the pulp of the fingertip, clear vesicles that are grouped on an erythematous base

Observe for 30 min post injection, avoid strenuous activity, rest & ice 24 hr

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