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common skin conditions Flashcards

covers itch, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, lichen planus

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1
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what is hyperkeratosis

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increased thickness of keratin

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what is parakeratosis

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persistence of nuclei in the keratin layer

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what is acanthosis

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increased thickness of epithelium

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what is papillmatosis

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irregular epithelial thickening

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5
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what is spongosis

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oedema between squames, will increase prominence of intercellular prickles

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what is puritus

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a unpleasant, poorly localised, non-adapting, sensation that provokes the desire to scratch

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7
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where is the itch sensation processed

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parts of the forebrain and hypothalamus

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what are the 4 types of itch, give examples

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pruritoceptive = something triggers itch e.g. eczema, dry skin, psorasis

neuropathic = damage to nerves e.g. MS

neurogenic = no evidence of damage to the CNS but it has been affected e.g. opiates

psychogenic = pyschological cause with no CNS damage e.g. delusion

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9
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what is the treatment for itch

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determine and treat underlying cause
antihistamine
emollients
antidepressants 
phototherapy
opiate antagonists
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what is the most common type of psoriasis

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chronic plaque psoriasis aka psoriasis vulgaris

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describe psoriasis

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symmetrical
Commonly affects the extensors, scalp, sacrum, hands, feet, trunk and nails
Sharply demarcated, scaly, erythematous plaques which are reversible

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12
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what are auspitz signs, what condition are they associated with

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removal of surface scale reveals tiny bleeding points

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13
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what is the kobner phenomenon

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psoriasis develops in areas of skin trauma e.g. scratch marks or scars

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14
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describe nails found in psoriasis

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pitting
dystrophy
sublungal hyperkeratosis
onycholysis

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what is the buzzword description for psoriasis

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Sharply demarcated, scaly, erythematous plaques which are reversible

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16
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what is psoriasis associated with

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arthritis
crohns
cancer
depression
uvetitis
obesity/hypertension/dibetes/lipid abnormalities
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17
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what is the management of psoriasis

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emollients = 1st line 
steroid ointments =2nd line
vitamin D analogues
coal tar
dithranol
can combine with phototherapy
last line = systemic treatments
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18
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give examples of vitamin D analogues

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Calciptriol

calcitrol

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19
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what is Guttate psoriasis

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small lesions over the upper trunk and proximal extremities classically trigged by a bacterial infection usually a URT infection

aka eruptive

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20
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what is palmoplantar pustular psoriasis

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chronic condition affecting the soles and palms, can occur without psoriasis

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what is eruthrodemic psoriasis

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this is a rare aggressive, inflammatory form of psoriasis. Symptoms include a peeling rash across the entire surface of their body. The rash can itch or burn intensely and it spreads quickly.

aka widespread pustular

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22
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what is acne vulgaris

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chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit

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23
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what is the cause of acne (3)

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increased androgens at puberty = increased sebum
keratin plugging of pilosebaceous units = blockage
infection with anaerobic bacteria “corynebacteium acnes” = infection

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24
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describe the appearance of acne

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relates to sites with the most sebaceous glands
comedones: open = blackheads, closed = whiteheads
pustules, papules, and cysts
erythema
secondary features include:
   scars
   texture change
   hypertrophic changes
25
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what are the gradings of acne

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mild, moderate and severe

26
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describe mild acne

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scattered papules, pustules and comedones

27
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describe moderate acne

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numerous papules, pustules and mild atrophic scarring

28
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describe severe acne

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cysts, nodules, and significant scarring

29
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what i the treatment of acne

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most will spontaneously resolve with time 
benzoyl peroxide 
vitamin A derivatives
antibiotics (topical or oral)
isotrentinoin (oral)
30
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what is rosacea

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prominent facial flushing exacerbated by sudden change

31
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what commonly affects rosacea

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spicy foods
alcohol
change in temperature

32
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describe rosacea

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located on chin, cheeks, and forehead
papules, pustules but no Comedones
erythema = visible blood vessels
thickening of skin (rhinophyma) = enlarged, unshapely nose
conjunctivitis/gritty eyes
33
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what is the management of rosacea

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reduce aggravating factors
metronidazole
ivermectin = reduces mite numbers
tetracycline (long term)
isotretinon at low dose if severe
34
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treatment of telangiectasia

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vascular laser

35
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treatment of rhinophyma

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surgery.laser shaving

36
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what is lichen planus

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type of lichenoid eruption which is characterised by damage and infiltration between the epidermis and dermis

Itchy, non-infectious rash

37
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describe the appearance of lichen planus

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Violaceous (pink/purple), flat-topped shiny papules

Wickham’s striae = fine, lace-like pattern on surface of papules and buccal mucosa

38
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what is the treatment of lichen planus

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generally lasts 12-18 months before disappearing on its own

topical or oral steroids

39
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what is vasculitis

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group of disorders in which there are inflamed blood vessels

40
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what are the symptoms of vasculitis

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wide range:

pain
sudden onset
purpuric rash/pustules
necrotic

41
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what is a chronic leg ulcer

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open lesion between the knee and the ankle joint that remains unhealed for at least 4 weeks

42
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what are the causes of leg ulcers

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venous (60-80%)
arterial (22%)
mixed venous and arterial (10-20%)
rheumatoid arthritis (9%)
diabetes (5%)
43
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describe a venous leg ulcer

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lower leg
shallow edged
shallow base
may have other venous pathologies (e.g. varicose veins)

44
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describe a arterial leg ulcer

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punched out appearance
deep
very painful
may have other arterial pathologies (e.g. pale, hairless, shiny, cool to the touch)

45
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what are the symptoms of leg ulcers

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pain
leakage
smell 
Lipodermatosclerosis/ hyperpigmentation 
infection
46
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what are the investigations of leg ulcers

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ABPI
bloods 
patch testing
duplex scan
swab
47
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what would a ABPI tell you

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if the ulcer was arterial

48
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what is the normal range for ABPI

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1

49
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what range suggests vascular disease in ABPI

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<0.8

50
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what range suggest calcification in ABPI

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> 1.5

51
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when would you do a patch test for a leg ulcer

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if there is associated eczema or an allergy/irritant is suspected

52
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when would you take a swab of an leg ulcer

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if infection is suspected

53
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what is the treatment of leg ulcers

A 
non-adherent dressing
de-sloughing 
compression application 
compression stockings
leg elevation 
pain relief
54
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what must you consider if normal treatments aren’t working with leg ulcers

A

malignancy

55
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what treatment should be considered for psoriasis of the scalp

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greasy ointments
tar shampoo
steroid shampoo
vit D analogues

56
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what treatment should be considered for psoriasis of the axilla

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calcineurin inhibitor

57
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what is the buzzword for lichen planus

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Irregular sawtooth acanthosis

58
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where does lichen plans typically affect

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Typically effect volar wrists/forearms, shins and ankles

59
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what is the histology of lichen planus

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Hypergranulosis = thicken granular layer
orthohyperkeratosis = hyperkeratosis with no nuclei
Band-like upper dermal infiltrate of lymphocytes

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