Dermatology | Common Viral Infections

19/12/2025 31 min Episodio 76
Dermatology | Common Viral Infections

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Episode Synopsis

🍐 In this episode of PodBites, Feras Nammor and Adam Khawli walk through the most common viral infections of the skin using classic cases, visual clues, and high-yield clinical patterns.
🎙️ Tune in to explore:


How viral skin infections develop and who’s at risk


Warts (HPV): types, key clues, and management


Molluscum contagiosum and its classic umbilicated lesions


Herpes simplex (HSV-1 & HSV-2): latency, recurrence, and treatment


Varicella-zoster virus: chickenpox vs shingles


Hand-foot-mouth disease and Gianotti-Crosti syndrome


When to reassure vs when to treat


🌟 A practical, exam-ready guide to recognizing viral rashes you’ll see in clinics, exams, and real life.