Chapter 16 - Environmental Flashcards
Is UVA or UVB associated with photo-sensitivity reactions?
UVA
Which UVA wavelengths are most damaging?
320-340nm
Is solar dermatitis a photo-toxic or -sensitive reaction?
Phototoxic
Why do you get a second, late-phase keratinocyte apoptosis 24hrs after UVA exposure?
DNA alteration
When does immediate apoptosis occur after UVA exposure?
Within four hours of UVA exposure
Solar dermatitis can progress to which neoplasm?
SCC
What are the first signs of feline solar dermatitis?
Erythema and fine scaling of the pinnal margins
Which colour skin is most affected by photosensitivity?
White/light colour
What are the primary lesions of irritant contact dermatitis?
Erythema and papules
Do heat pad burns cause hard, dry skin or erosive/necrotic lesions?
Hard, dry skin
Do chemical, electrical, solar and microwave burns cause hard, dry skin or erosive/necrotic lesions?
Erosive/necrotic
Gram negative bacterial infections occur how many days after burn wounds appear?
Three to five days
Which histopathological finding is typical of a thermal/chemical burn?
Gradually tapering coagulation necrosis of the epidermis and deeper tissues
Which type of burn causes full thickness coagulation necrosis?
Microwave
Which type of burn causes a fringe of elongated cytoplasmic process from detached basal cells?
Electric