Autoimmune Conditions

Question 1

AI condition where innate immune system destroys melanocytes => Loss of pigment formation in skin

Answer 1

Vitiligo

Question 2

Where does vitiligo typically affect (3)

Answer 2

Face

Hands

Feet

Question 3

If theres an AI response to a site that has recently had injury that leads to a loss of pigmentation in that particular area, what phenomenon is this called

Answer 3

Koebner Phenomenon

Question 4

What are the 3 management plans for a Vitiligo Px

Answer 4

Steroids

Phototherapy

Immunosuppresants

Question 5

Chronic inflammatory disorder affecting hair follicles leading to sudden loss of hair =>

Answer 5

alopecia Areata

Question 6

With Alopecia Areata, what happens to the hair follicles

Answer 6

Hair loss

==> Hair follicles are preserved

Question 7

What is the pathology behind Alopecia Areata

What is the cause?

Answer 7

Hairs prematurely converted from

1) Growth (Anagen)
2) Loss (Telogen)

Unknown Causes