Antifungal and Anti-inflammatory Agents in Dermatology Treatment

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Herpes infection lasts for a limited time in the host's body.

False

Prodromal symptoms of herpes include fever and fatigue.

False

Herpes lesions typically resolve within 3 to 5 days.

False

Recurrence of herpes outbreaks is uncommon.

False Signup and view all the answers

Patients usually experience one episode of herpes per year.

False Signup and view all the answers

Acyclovir can only be used orally for treating herpes.

False Signup and view all the answers

Pencyclovir should be applied every 4 hours for people aged over 12 years.

False Signup and view all the answers

Herpes treatment with acyclovir should be continued for 3 days.

False Signup and view all the answers

Immunocompromised patients may not experience severe symptoms with herpes outbreaks.

False Signup and view all the answers

Both acyclovir and pencyclovir have many drug interactions.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of formulation is typically preferred by patients due to being less messy?

Creams Signup and view all the answers

For skin that is moderately dry to very dry, which formulation is recommended?

Ointment Signup and view all the answers

At what age can hydrocortisone be used according to the text?

10 years old Signup and view all the answers

How long is the maximum duration of treatment for steroids mentioned in the text?

1 week Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for applying treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is more commonly affected by the adult form of seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Adult men Signup and view all the answers

What role does Malassezia ovale play in the development of seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Playing an important role Signup and view all the answers

Where does the rash typically appear in adult seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Face and scalp Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary causative agent for cold sores?

Herpes simplex virus type 2 Signup and view all the answers

How is the herpes simplex virus (HSV) spread in cold sore infections?

Via kissing or direct mucous membrane contact Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the herpes virus during reactivation?

It lies dormant in the trigeminal nerve ganglia Signup and view all the answers

Why is hydrocortisone not recommended for athlete's foot treatment?

It may worsen fungal infections Signup and view all the answers

Which fungal skin infection is commonly known as tinea pedis?

Athlete's Foot Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended treatment for mild scalp involvement?

Olive oil followed by baby shampoo Signup and view all the answers

What increases the risk of developing athlete's foot?

High humidity environment Signup and view all the answers

How can tineapedis be acquired?

By coming into contact with infected skin or fungus Signup and view all the answers

Antifungal and Anti-inflammatory Agents in Dermatology Treatment

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Herpes infection lasts for a limited time in the host's body.

Prodromal symptoms of herpes include fever and fatigue.

Herpes lesions typically resolve within 3 to 5 days.

Recurrence of herpes outbreaks is uncommon.

Patients usually experience one episode of herpes per year.

Acyclovir can only be used orally for treating herpes.

Pencyclovir should be applied every 4 hours for people aged over 12 years.

Herpes treatment with acyclovir should be continued for 3 days.

Immunocompromised patients may not experience severe symptoms with herpes outbreaks.

Both acyclovir and pencyclovir have many drug interactions.

What type of formulation is typically preferred by patients due to being less messy?

For skin that is moderately dry to very dry, which formulation is recommended?

At what age can hydrocortisone be used according to the text?

How long is the maximum duration of treatment for steroids mentioned in the text?

What is the recommended frequency for applying treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Which age group is more commonly affected by the adult form of seborrhoeic dermatitis?

What role does Malassezia ovale play in the development of seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Where does the rash typically appear in adult seborrhoeic dermatitis?

What is the primary causative agent for cold sores?

How is the herpes simplex virus (HSV) spread in cold sore infections?

What happens to the herpes virus during reactivation?

Why is hydrocortisone not recommended for athlete's foot treatment?

Which fungal skin infection is commonly known as tinea pedis?

What is a recommended treatment for mild scalp involvement?

What increases the risk of developing athlete's foot?

How can tineapedis be acquired?

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