common skin complaints in GP Flashcards
define lichen planes
autoimmune, non contagious skin condition
what parts of the body does it commonly affect
oral mucosa, wrist + ankles
what are the white lines which form networks in lichen plans
wickham striae
describe a lichen planus leison
shiny
purple
polygonal
wickham striae
treatment for lichen plans
elocon/ betnovate/ dermovate.
2 common types of blistering
bullous pemiphgoid
bullous pemphigus
what layer of the skin does bullous pemiphoid affects
deep
what layer of the skin does bullous pemiphigus affects
superfical (middle)
what is the cause of bullous lesions
immunological
what is the main feature of bullous lesions
tense blisters
pemphigus (more flacid)
what type of underlying skin changes are associated with bullous
erythematous + puritic
what does PUPP stand for
polymorphic eruption of pregnancy.
what trimester of pregnancy does PUPP affect
3rd
treatment for bullous pemphigus
pierce lesion with sterile needle
topical steroids
emollients
systemic steroids
which part of the body does pemphigod gestations most commonly effect
umbilicus
