BAD booklet stuff Flashcards
What is erythema nodosum & which diseases is it associated with
Blue/red painful lesions on shins, associated with sarcoid, strep infection and sulphonamides
What is erythema multiforme & what causes it
Symmetrical target lesions on palms soles and limbs. Caused by infections (HSV, mycoplasma) and drugs (SNAPP - sulphonamides, NSAIDs, allopurinol, penicillin, phenytoin)
What is Stevens Johnson syndrome?
More severe form of EM with mucosal involvement
What is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and how do you treat it?
Extreme form of SJS usually from a drug reaction, extensive mucosal ulceration and epidermal loss. Increased risk in HIV, treat with dexamethasone and IVIG
What is dermatitis herpetiformis and how do you treat it?
Itchy vesicles on extensor surfaces, associated with coeliac disease. IgA deposition. treat with dapsone.
What is pyoderma gangrenosum?
Wide, deep ulceration on legs associated with IBD, RA, wegeners. Treat with high dose steroids.
What is livedo reticularis?
Persistent red/blue mottled lesions that don’t blanch, usually on legs, triggered by cold. Associated with vasculitis, antiphospholipid syndrome
5 features of malignant melanoma
Asymmetry, Border irregular, Multiple colours, Diameter >6mm, Evolving/elevated
5 risk factors for malignant melanoma
Family history, fair skin, lots of moles, sun exposure, increasing age, immunosupression
5 classifications of malignant melanoma?
Superficial spreading, lentigo melanoma maligna, acral lentiginous, nodular melanoma, amelanotic
2 staging criteria for malignant melanoma?
Breslows depth and Clarks staging
Treatment of malignant melanoma
Depending on staging - excision, +/- lymphadenectomy +/- chemotherapy
What does SCC look like?
Ulcerated lesion with hard raised everted edges, on sun exposed areas. can bleed, itch and be painful.
7 risk factors for SCC
Sun exposure, smoking, fair skin, moles, outdoor occupation, pre malignant lesions, skin trauma, asbestos, arsenic
What are actinic keratotoses?
Pre malignant, irregular, crusty warty lesions. Treat with 5-fluouracil/diclofenac/imiquimod
What is the evolution of SCC?
Actinic keratoses -> Bowens -> SCC