Dermatology Mnemonics: Infectious / Inflammatory Conditions

Erythema Nodosum causes

DIPS OUT

D: Drugs (eg sulfonamides)
I : Infections (eg strep)
P: Pregnancy
O: OCP
U: Ulcerative Colitis
T: TB

Herpes Zoster Treatment

AAAA

A: Acyclovir (or valAcyclovir)
A: Analgesics
A: Amitryptiline (other TCAs for neuralgias)
A: Antibiotics (for secondary infection)