Atopic Dermatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Atopic dermatitis
A
Dermatitis in people with atopy
2
Q
Atopy
A
Familial predisposition to development of
Allergic asthma
Conjunctivitis
Rhinitis
Atopic dermatitis
3
Q
Pathogenesis
Extrinsic atopic dermatitis
A
IgE elevated
Type 1 hypersensitivity
CD4 cells
4
Q
Intrinsic atopic dermatitis
A
No immunological changes as in EADS
CD8 cells in infiltrate
5
Q
Clinical features
Major
A
Pruritis
Typical dermatitis
Positive family history for atopy
Chronic
6
Q
Minor features
A
Cradle cap
Yellow crust on scalp
Dry skin
7
Q
Predilection sites
A
Face
Flexures
Hands and feet
Nape of neck
8
Q
Diagnosis
A
Clinical features
IgE elevated
Eye examination
Prick test
Patch test
9
Q
Therapy
A
Tacrolimus
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
