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Bullous & misc skin Disorders Flashcards

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define bullous disorders

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Blistering disorders classified based on depth of involvement in the skin

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What disease exhibits intraepidermal blisters?

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Pemphigus Vulgaris - flacid, break easily

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What disease exhibits subepidermal blisters?

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Bullous Pemphigoid - tense, do not break easily

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What are bullous disorders caused by?

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  1. Infections
  2. Inflammatory Diseases (BP and PV seen here)
  3. External Agents
  4. Metabolic Disorders
  5. Genetic Deficiencies
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What are the ‘miscellaneous’ skin disorders?

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  1. Erythema Multiforme
  2. Erythema Multiforme Major – SJS
  3. Toxic Epidermal Necrosis - TEN
  4. Erythema Nodosum
  5. Acanthosis Nigricans
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Define erythema multiforme

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Acute hypersensitivity infl

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What is the etiology of erythema multiforme?

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  1. Etiology – 50% idiopathic
  2. Often associated with preceding infection (HSV, Mycoplasma Pneum., URI) or exposure to drugs, allergens, or physical agents
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What is the history asst. with erythema multiforme?

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Prodromal Const Symptoms
Short lived – 1mo
+/- Itch, burn, or asympt.

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What are the sxs of eryhtema multiforme?

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  1. Early - Eryth macules
  2. 24-48hrs Later – classic Targetoid/Iris lesions
  3. Centers become pruritic, cyanotic, +/- vesicular
  4. Bullae and erosions to oral mucosa may be seen
  5. Symmetric pattern
  6. Distributed to dorsal hands/feet and extensor surfaces of arms/legs
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How is erythema multiforme treated?

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  1. Mild cases not Tx
  2. More severe or pruritic cases are Tx with a tapering 3wk course of systemic steroids
  3. Remove or Tx underlying causes
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When is HSV needed in the presence of erythema multiforme?

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HSV prevention needed if Herpes associated recurrent EM (not effective if meds given after HSV outbreak)

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define steven johnson syndrome

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  1. A Derm Emergency
  2. A more severe form of EM
  3. A less severe form of TEN
  4. Sudden Severe Symmetric vesiculobullous eruption
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Who is steven johnson syndrome most commonly seen in?

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MC - children and young adults

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What is the etiology of SJS?

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– 50% drug induced

-bacterial infections, fungal infections, viral infections

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What is the prognosis of SJS?

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Excellent
Usually self limited w/ 3wk course
Mortality rate 5% if more severe

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What are the skin findings in sjs?

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  1. Eryth papules, vesicles, dusky purpuric macules, or EM target lesions seen
  2. Maximal intensity of lesions 1-2wks
  3. May be painful or burning
  4. Mucosal Surfaces x 2
  5. Distributed mainly to extremities, trunk, face
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What drugs can induce SJS?

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NSAIDs, PCN, anticonvulsants, doxycycline, tetracycline, minocycline, Sulfonamides

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How is SJS treated?

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  1. D/c causative agents
  2. admit to hospital
  3. Systemic corticosteroids
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define Toxic epidermal necrolysis

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A Derm Emergency
More Severe form of SJS
Rare, life threatening exfoliative disease of skin and MM

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What is the etiology of TEN?

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80% drug induced

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What is the prognosis of TEN?

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Poor, 25-50% mortality

Occular involvement may scar

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What is the % of skin distribution of TEN?

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30-100% skin surf, mucosal involvement

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How is TEN treated?

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  1. Locate etiology and tx illness or d/c drug
  2. Tx as severe burn patient
  3. Supportive care to maintain fluid balance and nutrition, avoidance of infection, control pain and prevention of ARDS
  4. IVIG therapy being used
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Define erythema nodosum

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  1. Is a form of Panniculitis
    A. inflammatory infiltration of the Subcutis
  2. Appears as a deep, often nodular, induration or swelling of skin
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What is the etiology of erythema nodosum?

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  1. Etiology – considered a delayed hypersensitivity response to variety of antigens
    MC Strep infection or Drugs: esp OCP
    2.May be idiopathic
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How does erythema nodosum present?

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Presents as tender eruption of erythematous nodules typically over the pretibial areas.
Typically young female pt

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What is the prognosis for erythema nodosum?

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  1. 77% due to infections heal in 7wks

2. 30% of idiopathic cases last >6mo

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How is erythema nodosum diagnosed?

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  1. Often made clinically
  2. If in doubt…
    A. Biopsy deep! Need subcutis (punch)
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How is erythema nodosum treated?

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  1. Tx underlying etiology

2. Salicylates or NSAIDS

30
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Define acanthosis nigricans

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Thickened asymptomatic symmetric velvety hyperpigmented skin to axillae, neck, flexural areas, groin, dorsal fingers

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What is acanthosis nigricans asst with?

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  1. Gradual onset – MC seen w/ Obesity and DM

2. Rapid and Ext. onset – rare, malignancy associated ie. stomach adenocarcinoma MC

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How is acanthosis nigricans diagnosed?

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clinically

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What is the treatment for acanthosis nigricans?

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  1. Keratolytics – Lac Hydrin 12%
  2. Salicytic Acid 6%
  3. Retinoids
34
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How common is urticaria?

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10 – 20% of population experiences Urticaria

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Define urticaria

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Hives itch secondary to histamine release

Causes = allergens (foods, drugs, pollens)

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How is urticaria treated?

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Tx of choice are Antihistimines

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What are the 4 forms of urticaria?

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  1. Acute = 6wks duration, Labs to r/o metabolic etiol
  2. Physical Urticaria = pressure, cold, solar, cholinergic
  3. Angioedema = swelling in the subcutis of skin and mucosa
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Define hives

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  1. Hives are transient and last 24hr should be Bx – r/o Urticarial vasculitis

Gen Med: Dermatology (10 decks)

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