[23] Skin Manifestations of Systemic Diseases Flashcards
How does erythema nodosum present?
Painful blue-red lesions on anterior shins
What conditions can cause erythema nodosum?
Sarcoid Strep infections IBD TB Behcet's
What drugs can cause erythema nodosum?
Sulfonamides
OCP
How does erythema multiforme present?
Symmetrical traget lesions on palms, soles, and limbs
What is the presentation of erythema multiforme possibly mediated by?
IgM deposition
What is erythema multiforme usually secondary to?
Infection
What infections can cause erythema multiforme?
HSV
Mycoplasma
What drugs can cause erythema multiforme?
Sulphonamides NSAIDs Penicillins Nitrofurantoin Phenothiazines Anti-convulsants
What are Stevens-Johnson syndrome and TEN (toxic epidermal necrosis)?
Severe variants of erythema multiforme
What causes Stevens-Johnson syndrome and TEN?
Nearly always drug induced
How do Stevens-Johnsons syndrome and TEN present?
Fever
Mucosal and skin ulceration and necrosis
How does pyoderma gangrenosum present?
Wide (10cm), deep ulceration with violent border, undermined edge, and purulent surface
Where does pyoderma gangrenosum commonly occur?
On legs
How does pyoderma gangrenosum appear once its healed?
Cribiform (pitted) scars
What conditions is pyoderma grangrenosum associated with?
IBD Autoimmune hepatitis Wegener's RA Leukaemia
How is pyoderma gangrenosum managed?
High-dose systemic steroids