B6-024 Inflammatory Skin Pathology Flashcards
epidermal inflammatory diseases [5]
psoriasis
eczema
lupus erythematosus
lichen planus
erythema multiforme
beefy red plaques with silvery scales
tend to be around:scalp, knees, elbows, sacrum, and genitals
psoriasis
psoriasis
caused by contact with external allergen
allergic contact eczema
linear streaks of eczema can be a clue to […] derived allergic contact eczema
plant
endogenous reaction to relatively minor allergens often occurring in infancy
atopic eczema
lichenification indicates
chronic atopic eczema
acute eczema
anti-DNA antibodies
+ ANA
lupus erythematosis
butterfly malar erythema
no rash in areas protected by sunlight
lupus erythematosis
dead reds
melanin drop-out
lupus erythematosis
pruritic
purple
polygonal papules
lichen planus
Wickham striae in buccal mucosa
often a symmetric distribution
lichen planus
Hepatitis C is associated with
lichen planus
lichen planus
acute eruption
often occurs with HSV, mycoplasma
erythema multiforme
target lesions
erythema multiforme
normal corneum
erythema multiforme
blistering skin diseases [3]
pemphigus vulgaris
bullous pemphigoid
dermatitis herpetiformis
cutaneous erosions/oral ulcers of upper trunk/head
painful not itchy
pemphigus vulgaris
positive Nikolsky sign
(top layer of skin shears off when rubbed)
pemphigus vulgaris
pemphigus vulgaris
chicken wire pattern of IgG deposition in lower epidermis
pemphigus vulgaris
desmoglein 3
pemphigus vulgaris
pemphigus vulgaris is a […] hypersensitivity reaction
type II
tense blisters and vesicles on lower abdominal, thighs, forearms
severe pruritus
bullous pemphigoid
negative nikolsky sign
bullous pemphigoid
what should be on your differential in an elderly patient with severe itching without obvious cause?
bullous pemphigoid
**can form urticarial plaques
occurs where epidermis meets dermis
eosinophils
bullous pemphigoid
linear deposition of IgG and C3
bullous pemphigoid
BPAG1/BPAG2 on hemidesmosomes
bullous pemphigoid
bullous pemphigoid is a type […] hypersensitivity reaction
2
grouped pruritic papules at nape of neck, knees, elbows, sacrum, scalp
dermatitis herpetiformis
associated with HLA-DQ2 and DQ8
dermatitis herpetiformis
> 90% of patients have celiac disease
dermatitis herpetiformis
dermatitis herpetiformis is treated with [2]
dapsone
gluten free diet
dermatitis herpetiformis
granular deposition of IgA within dermal papillae
dermatitis herpetiformis
IgA complexes with gliadin and transgluatminase
dermatitis herpetiformis
dermatitis herpetiformis is a type […] hypersensitivity reaction
3
dermal/SQ inflammatory disease [5]
acne
rosacea
urticaria
leukocytoclastic vasculitis
erythema nodosum
papules, pustules, nodules, or comedones on face/back/chest
follicular occlusion by keratin debris
acne vulgaris
related to increased sebum production
acne vulgaris
acne vulgaris
redness and dilated blood vessels on nose, cheeks, forehead, chin
gritty sensation in eyes
telangiectasias on biopsy
rosacea
transient plaques, annular (ring shaped)
pruritic and edematous
urticaria
urticaria is a type […] hypersensitivity reaction
1
treatment for urticaria
antihistamines
palpable purpura in lower extremities/pressure points
leukocytoclastic vasculitis
leukocytoclastic vasculitis is a type […] hypersensitivity reaction
3
what additional test should you order for leukocytoclastic vasculitis?
UA
**can have kidney involvement
leukocytoclastic vasculitis