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what is the epidemiology of AD ?

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10–30% kids & 2–10% adults.

↓rural areas than urban/high- income areas

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What are the subtypes of AD?

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  1. Early Onset: (MC) AD in < 2 Yrs.
  2. Late Onset: AD after puberty.
  3. Senile Onset: Unusual
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what percentage of children will have AD by age of 6 months?

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Starts < 6 mo in 45%
1st year in 60%
< 5 years in 85%

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what percentage of children will have allergen specific IgE by age of 2?

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1/2 children develop allergen-specific IgE by 2 Yrs of age.

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what percentage of children will develop remission by age of 12y?

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60% go into remission at 12 years.

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Strongest risk factor for AD?

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Parental Hx of AD

stronger risk factor than asthma or allergic rhinitis

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what are the major components in the pathogenesis of AD?

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  1. Epidermal Barrier Dysfunction (↑TEWL, pH and permeability+altered lipids)
  2. ** Immune dysregulation**
  3. ** Altered microbiome**
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What correlates with severity of AD ?

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Level of TEWL in nonlesional skin

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what can predict increased risk of AD in the 1st year of life ?

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↑ level of transepidermal water loss (TEWL), on day 2 of life predicts ↑ risk of AD at 1 year of age.

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what could reduce filaggrin level?

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↑ local pH
protease activity
Th2 cytokine levels

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what is filaggrin?

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Keratin filament-aggregating protein.

Major structural component of SC

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Strongest genetic risk factor for AD ?

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Loss-of-function FLG Mx
(Both AD & ichthyosis vulgars)

Ass/w early-onset AD, ↑ severity, persistence into adulthood

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Factors that contribute to impaired barrier function?

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  1. abnormal Filaggrin and other structural proteins.

2.Alteration in SC lipids.

3.Imbalance between Proteases and protease inhibitors.

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Mention few epidermal barrier proteins other than Filaggrin involved in barrier dysfunction?

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loricrin, corneodesmosin, involucrin, SPRR3/4, claudin-1, and late cornified envelope protein 2B

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Filaggrin and its breakdown products (e.g. histidine) contribute to?

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1- epidermal hydration
2-acid mantle formation
3-lipid processing
4-barrier function

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Epidermal barrier dysfunction can result in ?

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↑TEWL, pH and permeability+altered lipids

also
1-Entry for irritants, allergens and microbes → ↑ immune responses → ↑ proinflammatory cytokines.

2- Epicutaneous sensitization to aeroallergens ➤ asthma + allergic rhinoconjunctivitis

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How do SC lipids altered in AD?

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1.Filaggrin-deficient cytoskeletal ➤ ✗ loading / secretion of lamellar bodies ➤ ✗ post-secretory lipid organization and processing.

2.Disruption of acidic mantle → ↓lipid-processing enzymes such as β-glucoscerebrosidase + acid sphingomyelinase.

3.Th2 cytokines also ↓ SC lipid
4.components.
Satph A colonization

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mention 2 enzymes involved in lipid processing in AD ?

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β-glucoscerebrosidase

acid sphingomyelinase

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Which SPINK5 mutation associated with AD ?

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SPINK5 polymorphisms ➤ ↑ risk of AD

Biallelic loss-of-function SPINK5 Mx ➤ Netherton syndrome.

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Which endogenous serine proteases has ↑levels in AD skin?

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Endogenous serine proteases e.g. kallikrein 5/7.

Imbalance in serine proteases enzymes and protease inhibitors such as lymphoepithelial Kazal-type trypsin inhibitor (LEKTI) encoded by SPINK5 lead to ↑levels of endogenous serine proteases e.g. kallikrein 5/7.

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Which protease inhibitors encoded by SPINK5?

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lymphoepithelial Kazal-type trypsin inhibitor (LEKTI)

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How does LEKTI deficiency affect epidermal barrier function?

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LEKTI deficiency ➤ ↓ Dsg1 → ✗ SC detachment → Disrupted epidermal barrier

S. aureus extracellular V8 protease (similar to S. aureus exfoliative toxins) also degrade Dsg1.

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what is unique about adult onset AD

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30% patients esp F have non-IgE- associated AD

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what is the consistent feature of AD?

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Epidermal barrier dysfunction

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which cytokine present in both acute and chronic AD

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Th17 cytokines

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Acute AD is mediated by Th?

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Th2

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Chronic AD mediated by Th?

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Th1 & Th22

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Master switch of allergic inflammation?

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thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)

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What Cytokines induce Th2 response in AD?

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IL-1, IL-25 (17E), IL-33 & thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)

all known as Keratinocyte-derived cytokines

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Th2 response produce in AD?

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IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13
Eosinophils and mast cells
↑ allergen-specific Ig

results in:
1. ↓ terminal differentiation proteins: loricrin, filaggrin, and involucrin.

2.↓ β-defensin-2/3

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3 main cell types involved in AD immune dysregulation?

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Keratinocytes
T cells
Antigen presenting cells(ILC) e.g. NK

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IL involved in pruritis and receptors can be found in C nerve fibres as well as keratinocytes?

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IL-31
Nemolizumab, anti-IL-31 receptor A subunit.
Induced by Staphylococcal superantigen

33
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Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)

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Expressed in acute and chronic AD (only in lesions skin)

Stimulated by: allergens, viruses, trauma, and other cytokines (e.g. IL-1β, TNF)

Produced by: keratinocytes, fibroblasts, and mast cells

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Cytokines Characteristic of new-onset pediatric AD?

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L-17 and IL-19
Produced by Th17

35
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percentage of patient with AD colonized by Staph A

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> 90% of AD colonized with S. aureus,
During flare ↑Staphylococcus spp. from ~35% to ~90%

36
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mention antimicrobial peptides reduced in AD?

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cathelicidins, defensins2/3

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How does Staph A affects AD?

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  1. Superantigenic exotoxins by S. aureus →↑ Th2
  2. S. aureus δ-toxin →↑ mast cell degranulation and Th2.
  3. ↓Filaggrin increases susceptibility of KC to S. aureus α-toxin-induced cytotoxicity
38
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IL-4 and IL-13

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IL-4 Function→ IMP for ↑Th2 cell differentiation, ↑IgE and ↑eosinophil

IL-4 and IL-13 heterodimeric receptors contain IL- 4Rα subunit and STAT6 → naive T cells into Th2

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what is the age-dependent sequence, referred to as Atopic March?

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  1. Atopic dermatitis – in first 2 years of life (infants and young children)

2.Food allergies – in first 2 years of life (infants and young children)

  1. Asthma – around 2-5 years (older children)

4.Allergic rhinitis – 10 years + (predominates in adolescents)

5.Eosinophilic esophagitis (rare

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Predictors of persistence of AD into adulthood?

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1.Young age at onset

2.Concurrent asthma and/or allergic rhinoconjunctivitis

3.Low socioeconomic status

4.non-White ethnicity

  1. filaggrin mutations
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Essential features of AD?
Must be present and sufficient for dx

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  1. Pruritus

2.Typical eczematous morphology or Age-specific distribution

  1. Chronic or relapsing course
42
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Important Features of AD?

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  1. Onset during infancy or early childhood
  2. Personal or fam hx of Atopy
  3. Xerosis
43
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Triggers of AD

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  1. Climate extremes or low humidity
  2. Irritants
  3. infections
  4. Environemental Allergies
  5. Food Allergies
44
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Mention 5 mutations As/w AD

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Encodes Epidermal protein:
1. FLG
2. FLG2
3. SPINK5

Encodes immunologic proteins
4. IL4&R, IL13&R, IL31&R
5- TSLP

45
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AD subtypes based on Age

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  1. Infantile
  2. childhood
  3. Adolescent/ adult
    4.Senile
46
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which anatomical locations not affected by AD ?

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Axilla and groins

47
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which eczema variant common in skin of colour?

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papular eczema

SOC eczema associated with Th17

48
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Regional Variants of AD?

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  1. Cheilitis sicca
  2. Ear eczema
  3. Eyelid eczema
  4. Head and neck dermatitis
  5. Juvenile plantar dermatosis
  6. Atopic hand eczema
  7. Prurigo AD
  8. Nummular / Discoid AD
  9. Frictional lichenoid eruption
  10. Nipple eczema
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Hallmark of eczema

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Pruritus

50
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Pathophysiology of Pityriasis alba

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low-grade eczematous dermatitis disrupts transfer of melanosomes to K

51
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itch that rashes

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Rubbing & scratching initiate flares or exacerbate existing dermatitis

52
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infantile AD vs diaper rash or Seboderm

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Sparing of diaper area in AD

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Atopic Stigmata (associated features)

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  1. Xerosis
  2. Icthyosis Vulgaris
  3. Palmoplanter hyper linearity
  4. Keratosis pilaris
  5. Dennie Morgan lines
  6. Allergic Shiners
  7. Ant neck folds
  8. Hertoghe
  9. White dermatographism
  10. Follicular prominence
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Complications of AD

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  1. Bacterial and viral infections (strep P, HSV, Molluscum)
  2. risk of ↑ cardiovascular complications
  3. Anterior Subcapsular cataracts
  4. Psychological/emotional impact
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Ophthalmological complication As/w AD?

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Anterior Subcapsular cataracts

56
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AD pruritus worst timing?

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in the evening

57
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Mention few scoring systems to assess severity of AD?

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  1. EASI (Eczema Area Scoring Index)
  2. SCORAD (SCORing Atopic Dermatitis
  3. Diepgen score
  4. POEM (Patient-Oriented Eczema Measure.
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“Soak and smear” technique

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TCS or anti-inflammatory Rx immediately after bathing, prior to moisturizer

59
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6 + 3 rule

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6 minutes in bath
3min after bath window for occlusion

60
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Name 2 risk factors for hand eczema development in AD patients?

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-FLG mutation
-Frequent exposure to water and other irritants

61
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What is the Ddx of pityriasis alba?

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-PIH from other inflammatory skin conditions (e.g. seb derm, PLC)

-Pityriasis versicolor: more sharply demarcated, scale

-Vitiligo: sharply demarcated,
depigmented not hypopigmented

-Hypopigmented MF: extrafacial involvement

62
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What is the treatment of pityriasis alba?

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Sunscreen, photoprotection, emollients

63
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What clinical features help to distinguish infantile AD vs. seb derm?

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AD: mainly in extensors + cheeks

Seb derm: mainly in folds; earlier onset (1 wk post-birth); a/w yellow-white greasy adherent scales; surrounded by satellite lesions; absence of pruritus, irritability and sleeplessness

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Ddx of AD

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Seborrheic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis (ACD or ICD)
Psoriasis
Asteatotic eczema
LSC
Scabies
Dermatophytosis

65
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Name 5 immunodeficiencies that are part of the AD Ddx?

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Wiskott-Aldrich
Hyper IgE syndromes
IPEX (immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked)
Omenn syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome
Ig deficiencies (X-linked hypogammaglobulinemia, IgA deficiency)
Ataxia telangiectasia

66
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What should you think of if a patient with AD is not improving, or worsening despite, regular use of TCS?

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Allergic contact dermatitis

67
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What are the 3 objectives of maintenance therapy in AD?

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  • Prevent triggers
  • Control subclinical inflammation
  • Restore barrier
68
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What is the minimum age approved for the use of TCIs for AD?

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≥ 2 yo

69
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What is the therapeutic ladder of treatment for AD?

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General
Educational interventions: disease mechanisms and course, triggers, appropriate use of therapies, goals of management, support groups and organizations, psychological interventions
Gentle skin care: bath/shower guidelines, avoidance of fragrance, soap cleansers and hot water, moisturizer after bath
Moisturizer: immediately after bath/shower, apply liberally and frequently daily
Topical
TCS
TCI
Crisaborole
Topical tofacitinib
Phototherapy
NBUVB
UVA1
PUVA
Systemic
First line
Dupilumab
CsA
AZA
MTX
MMF
SCS
Second line
Omalizumab: anti IgE monoclonal Ab
Nemolizumab
Tofacitinib
Rituximab
IFN-gamma
IVIg
Other: crude coal tar, HCQ, ECP
Adjunctive
Wet wraps
Bleach baths
Antimicrobials and antiseptics – if superinfection
Antihistamines – sedating effects for pruritus control
Leukotriene antagonists
Sodium cromoglycate
Probiotics
Vit. D supplementation and other dietary supplements
Systemic allergen-specific immunotherapy
Management of co-existing allergic diseases (food, aeroallergens, ACD)

70
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Explain how to do a wet wrap?

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  1. Application of TCS
  2. Inner wet layer
  3. Outer dry layer of cotton gauze or garments
  4. Leave in place for 8-24 hours per day
  5. Treatment duration should not exceed 2 weeks
71
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What are the 5 MC food allergies associated with AD?

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  1. Eggs *most often a/w AD exacerbations
  2. Milk
  3. Peanuts
  4. Soy
  5. Wheat
72
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Is there an association between food allergies and AD?
percentage of children with AD who has food allergy

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In 10-30% of infants and young children with AD, exposure to food allergens may exacerbate their eczema (especially in those with severe, recalcitrant dz)

73
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Name 5 side effects of TCS?

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1.Atrophy
2. Telangiectasias
3. Steroidal acne
4. Poor wound healing
5. Perioral dermatitis
6. Cataracts
7. Iatrogenic Cushing’s
7. Hypopigmentation
8. Hypertrichosis
9. Milia, folliculitis.

74
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Name 2 primary preventive strategies for AD development?

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  1. For infants with +famhx of atopy: exclusive breastfeeding during first 3-4mos of life may decrease risk (longer exclusive feeding does not confer additional benefit/protection against developing AD)
  2. Maternal vitamin D supplementation
75
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MOA of Crisaborole, Roflumilast

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PDE4 inhibitors

(PDE4 degrades cAMP which increases cytokines like IL-10 and IL-4 so Crisaborole decreases the pro-inflammatory cytokines)

76
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MOA of Tralokinumab

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targets IL-13R alpha1 and IL13R a2 🡪 decreases IL-23

77
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MOA of AZA and MMF

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AZA: inhibitor of purine synthesis that reduces leukocyte proliferation

MMF: inhibits the de novo pathway of purine synthesis, resulting in suppression of lymphocyte function

78
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MOA of CSA

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CsA: potent inhibitor of T-cell-dependent immune responses and IL-2 production

79
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Role of Phototherapy in AD

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Phototherapy: immunomodulatory effects occur via induction of T-cell apoptosis, reduction of dendritic cells, and decreased expression of Th2 cytokines such as IL-5, IL-13, and IL-31

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