6. Skin

Question 1

key dermatological features

Answer 1

o	Rash
o	Skin lesion
o	Pain
o	Itch
o	Bleeding
o	Discharge
o	Blistering
o	Systemic symptoms: fever, malaise, weight loss and arthralgia

Question 2

how to examine skin

Answer 2

assess distribution, morphology and arrangement
touch skin, palpate lesions
look for signs of systemic disease
examine hair and nails

Question 3

medications used to treat eczema

Answer 3

antihistamines - for itch
emollients
topical corticosteroids
bandages

Question 4

types of corticosteroids

Answer 4

o very mild (such as hydrocortisone)
o moderate (such as betamethasone valerate and clobetasone butyrate)
o strong (such as a higher dose of betamethasone valerate and betamethasone diproprionate)
o very strong (such as clobetasol proprionate and diflucortolone valterate)

Question 5

side effects of corticosteroids

Answer 5

o thinning of skin
o change in skin colour
o acne
o increased hair growth

Question 6

types of skin lesions

Answer 6

Bulla 
macule 
nodule 
papule 
plaque 
pustule 
vesicle 
fissure 
erosion 
scale