CLIPP 32 Flashcards
wheals vs petichiae/purpura, and purpura vs petichiae
wheals blanch and purpura/petechiae don’t..
purpora are larger than petchiae
what is a wheal
blanching, edematous, thin erythematous papule or plaque, often with a rim of hypopigmentation
May be white to pale red and often appear and disappear over a period of hours
atopic triad
asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), allergies (allergic rhinitis/hay fever)
Roseola
A viral exanthem that classically follows 3-5 days of a febrile illness.
As the fever resolves, patients develop a pink, maculopapular rash that starts on the trunk and may spread to the face and extremities.
Caused by human herpes virus-6 (HHV-6
Erythema infectiosum (Fifth Disease)
another viral exanthem - Rash starts on the face with a “slapped”-cheek appearance followed by a reticular (lacy) erythematous rash on the trunk and extremities.
Caused by parvovirus B19.
erythema migrans
Lesion associated with early localized Lyme disease.
Starts as a red papule at the site of a tick bite.
Expands to form a large erythematous, annular patch.
urticaria is due to
type 1 hypersensitvity
classic urticaria lesion
very pruritic (bc histamine release from mast cells), erythematous, edematous wheal often w/ central pallor/hypopig. these lesions continually change with new ones appearing as old ones disappear and individual lesions don’t last more than 12- 24 hours. trigger sometime can be ID’d. usually asymmetric
papular urticaria
common pediatric condition due to insect bites (i.e. kid will likely be outdoors a lot in hx) and is pruruitic, can be recurrent/chronic. lesions are 3-10mm
rash in streptococcal infection
often scarlet fever, which is fine red sandpapery rash worst at creases; can cause ~ to uriticarial rash
Erythema multiforme
symmetric, acute hypersensitivity reaction. dusky red macules become wheals become target lesions. lesions stay for 1-3 weeks and does not come and go. typically assoc w/ herpes.
drug eruption
often urticarial, can be type 1 HS but could also be non-immuno triggers
hives aka
acute urticaria, often caused by histamine release triggered by food etc or other common allergens
tx acute urticaria/hives
anti histamines, cool and calm patient (not hot bath).
-oral pred rarely used if anti histamines don’t work. topical steroids not used bc area is typically large
“cradle cap”
seborrheic dermatitis - eryhtematous plaques w/ red/yellow scale, typically on scalp but also on diaper area, ears or neck.
3 clues pointing to eczema
atopic diathesis, posterior scalp, extensor surfaces
candidal rash
7-10months old, diaper dermatitis, eryhtematous plaques w/ SATELLITE LESIONS
psoriasis of scalp
thicker and less waxy scale than seborrheic dermatitis and more defined. may or may nor be pruriitc. may have family hx of this, may have other areas on body affected too.
what causes seborrheic dermatitis in older people
malazzeia
tx of seborrheic dermatitis in infants and adults
adults = ketoconazole cream
infants =baby oil, baby shampoo or maybe ketoconazole shampoo, and / or mild topical steroid
blackheads vs whiteheads
blackheads = open comedones, whiteheads = closed comedones
staph folliculitis, furunculitis
often waist or groin area, can be similar to cystic or nodular acne
hidrenitis suppuritiva
pustular lesion causing occlusion of apocrine (vs pilosebascious in acne) and often co-infected w/ staph or strep. often affects axilla/groin areas unlike acne.
rosacea
often in adults tho early form seen in adol. no comedones. worse w/ stress, spicy food, alcohol. impacts malar and nasal areas. tx w/ metro topically
perioral dermaitits
adolescent variant of roscea w/ erhema, papules pustules but still NO comedones. not just perioral, also around eyes/nose
psueodfollicutusi
papules, not pustules thus distinct from acne due to this. often in beard area w/ papules near hair follicles and occurs when hair shaved close grows back into folilcle