Wiki Self limited or new problem

[JesseL]

A 80 year old patient came in with Daiper rash, rx prescribed.

Would you count this as a self limited minor problem or New problem because of RX given under "presenting problems"?

Diaper dermatitis
Erythematous, irritated located on left buttock and right buttock
Medical Decision Making: Diaper dermatitis , observe
POC: Nystatin 100,000 units/g topical powder [nystatin 100,000 units/g topical powder] Apply BID on
buttocks , clotrimazole 1% topical cream [clotrimazole 1% topical cream] Apply BID on affected area on
buttocks
Recommendation is Explained that symptoms are caused by moisture/humidity from wearing diaper. Pt
can use clotrimazole cream BID for itch and use nystatin powder to help reduce moisture.

 

[Chelle-Lynn]

I would consider it a new problem as medical decision making was required and a treatment was initiated.