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Bullous Diseases Flashcards

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Features of HSV1

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Primary-painful vesicles on labial mucosa, secondary-grouped vesicles on an erythematous base

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Features of HSV2

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Primary-bilateral erosions, inguinal LAD; secondary-grouped erosions, shorter duration

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Features of varicella zoster

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Teardrop vesicle on erythematous base

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Complications of VZV

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Pneumonia, ataxia, encephalitis, Reye’s syndrome

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Features of HZV

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Occurs unilaterally along a dermatome, papules/plaques => blisters, disseminated in elderly/immunocompromised

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Treatment of HSV and VZV

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Acyclovir and valacyclovir

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Features of bullous pemphigoid

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Tense bullae on urticarial base

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Epidemiology of bullous pemphigoid

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Elderly 65-75 yo

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Pathology of BP

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Linear IgG and C3 at DEJ, Ab to BP230 and Bp180 antigens at DEJ

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Tx of BP

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Topical steroids, systemic steroids, TCN/niacinamide, mycophenolate mofetil

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Features of pemphigus vulgaris

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Flaccid bullae, Nikolsky +, mucosal involvement

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Pathology of PV

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Ab against desmoglein 3 and 1, DIF reveals “chicken wire” pattern

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Tx of PV

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oral steroids, mycophenoalte mofetil, azathioprine, rituximab

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Etiology of PV

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Genetic, drug-induced, paraneoplastic

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Features of pemphigus foliaceus

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Superficial, scaly crust, “corn flakes”, no systemic symptoms

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Pathology of PF

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Ab against desmoglein 1

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Tx of PF

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Steroids, mycophenolate mofetil, dapsone, antimalarials

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Features of IgA bullous dermatosis

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Tense bullae in rosette or string of pearls; adult - drug induced (vanco), peds = chronic form

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Pathology of IgA bullous dermatosis

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Subepidermal bulla with neutrophils, linear IgA at DEJ

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Features of dermatitis herpetiformis

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Pruritic vesicles on extensor surfaces; associated with autoimmunity and sensitivity to gluten

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Pathology of DH

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Subepidermal vesicles with neutrophils at DEF, DIF reveals granular IgA at dermal papillae

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Treatment of DH

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Dapsone and gluten free diet

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