DERM Flashcards

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what type of epithelium is the epidermis made of

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stratified cellular (squamous)

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what is the dermis made up of

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connective tissue

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from which germ layer does the epidermis arise from

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the ectoderm

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from which germ layer does the dermis arise from

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the mesoderm

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where do melanocytes arise from

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neural crest

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what are the five layers of the skin

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keratin layer 
granular layer 
prickle cell layer 
basal layer 
dermis
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what structures can be found in the dermis

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sebaceous glands
arector pilli muscles
hair follicles

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where are melanocytes located

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mainly in the basal layer of the epidermis

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what are Blaschko’s lines

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developmental growth pattern of the skin

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which cell is most predominant in the epidermis

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keratinocytes

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other than keratinocytes, which cell types are present in the epidermis

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melanocytes
langerhans cells
Merkel cells

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what mechanism are in control of epidermal turnover

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growth factors
cell death
hormones

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what shape of cells are in the basal layer

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small cuboidal cells

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basal cells are highly metabolically active

true/false

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true

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what shape are cells in the prickle cell layer

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larger, polyhedral cells

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what sort of connections are present in the prickle cell layer

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desmosomes

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how many layers of cells make up the granular layer

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2-3 layers

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where are keratohyalin granules found and what do they contain

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in the granular layer of the dermis

structural filaggrin and involucrin proteins

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are there nuclei present in the granular layer

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no

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what sort of cells are found in the keratin later

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corneocytes (overlapping non-nucleated cell remnants)

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what is the function of the keratin layer?

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tight waterproof barrier

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where are mucosal membranes found

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eyes, mouth, nose, GU and GI tracts

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where are langerhans cells found

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suprabasally

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where are Merkel cells found

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basal layer

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what are melanocytes
pigment producing dendritic cells
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what organelles are specific to melanocytes
melanosomes
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what do melanocytes convert to create melanin
tyrosine
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what are the two different types of melanin
eumelanin (brown or black) | phaeomelainin (red/yellow)
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how are melanosomes transferred to adjacent keratinocytes
dendrites
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what is vitiligo
an autoimmune disease resulting in loss of melanocytes
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what is the function of langerhans cells
antigen presenting cells
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'racket organelle' is associated with which cell type
langerhans cell
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what is the function of Merkel cells
mechanoreceptors
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what are the three phases of hair growth
anagen - growing catagen - involuting telogen - resting/shedding
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which hormone influence hair growth
thyroxine | androgens
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how long does the anagen phase last
3-7 years
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how long does the catagen phase last
3-4 weeks
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what is telogen effluvium
hair follicles synchronise their telogen phase around 3 months after a stress on the body (infection, childbirth)
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what is hirsutism
male pattern hair growth in a female
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what causes virilisation
excess androgen
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what is the dermo-epidermal junction
the interface between the epidermis and dermis
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what are the functions of the derma-epidermal junction
support, anchorage, adhesion, growth and differentiation of basal cells semi-permeable membrane acting as a barrier and filter
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what are the three layers of the dermo-epidermal junction
lamina lucida lamina densa sub lamina dense zone
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what types of cells are found in the dermis
mainly fibroblasts | macrophages, mast cells, lymphocytes, langerhans cells
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what are the special sensory receptors present in the skin and their function
``` pacinian corpuscles (pressure) meissners corpuscles (vibration) ```
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how do pacinian corpuscles appear on microscopy
lil onions
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what causes hair pigmentation
melanocytes above the dermal papilla
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what types of glands are present in the skin
sebaceous apocrine eccrine
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where are the largest sebaceous glands located?
face and chest
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what do sebaceous glands produce
sebum
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what are the functions of sebaceous glands
control moisture loss | protection from fungal infection
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where are apocrine swear glands found
axillae and perineum
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what do apocrine glands produce
oily fluid
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what skin structure are apocrine glands associated with
pilosebaceous unit
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where are eccrine sweat glands found
the whole skin surface | especially the palms, soles and axillae
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what is the nerve supply of the eccrine glands
sympathetic cholinergic nerve supply
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which stimuli stimulate the eccrine glands
mental thermal gustatory
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what are the functions of the eccrine glands
cooling by evaporation | moisten palms/soles to aid grip
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what are the main functions of skin
``` barrier protection metabolism and detoxification thermoregulation immune defence communication sensory functions ```
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how does melanin protect the DNA in the cells' nucleus
it absorbs UV rays
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what are some metabolic processes that occur in the skin
vitamin D metabolism | thyroid hormone metabolism
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what is vitamin D3 metabolised from
cholecalciferol (7-dehydrocholesterol)
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where is vitamin D3 stored
in the liver
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in the presence of 290-320 UV light cholecalciferol is metabolised to
hydroxycholecalciferol (vitamin D3)
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vitamin D3 is converted to what in the kidney
1, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol
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thyroxine is converted to which substance in the skin
tri-iodothyronine (T3)
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how does the skin thermoregulate
controls sweating, shivering, blood supply
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what sensory functions odes the skin have
touch, pressure, vibration pain and itch heat and cold
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what factors contribute to the skin as an immunological system include
structure (keratin layer, stratification) cell types (immune system cells and keratinocytes) cytokines, chemokines, eicosanoids, antimoicrobial peptides genetics
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what is the keratin layer also known as
the stratum corneum
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keratinocytes can be activated by ______ and _______ to cause an immune response
UV and sensitisers
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what role do keratinocytes play in immunological processes in the epidermis
- sense pathogens via cell surface receptors and help mediate immune response - produce antimicrobial peptides that can directly kill pathogens - produce cytokines and chemokines
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what is the main resident immune cell in the epidermis
langerhans cells
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which type of cell is characterised by the Birbeck granule
langerhans cells
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which type of T cell are found in the epidermis
CD8+ (cytotoxic)
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which T cells are found in the dermis
CD4+ and CD8+
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plasmacytoid DC are found in healthy skin | true/false
false | they are found in diseased skin
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what are the main routes of drugs administration involving the skin
topical transdermal subcutaneous
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what is the biggest barrier to drug penetration in the skin
the stratum corneum (keratin layer)
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what are some examples of skin commensal bacteria
staph epidermidis corynebacterium sp. (diphtheroids) propionibacterium sp.
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staph aureus is coagulase....
postive
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what effect does coagulase have
clots plasma
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what antibiotic is used to treat staph aureus infection
fluclox fluclox fluclox
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some strains of staph aureus produce toxins such as...
enterotoxin (food poisoning) SSSST staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome toxin PVL Panton Valentine Leucocidin
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what antibiotics can be used to treat MRSA
doxycycline co-trimoxazole clindamycin vancomycin
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coagulase negative staphs may cause infection in associated with...
prosthetic material (joints, heart valves, catheters)
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beta haemolysis
yellow, complete
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alpha haemolysis
green, partial
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gamma haemolysis
none
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alpha haem. strep includes
strep pneumoniae | strep viridans
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non-haem strep are found where
commensal of the bowel
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which antibiotic is used to treat group A strep
penicillin
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treatment for necrotising fasciitis
urgent surgical debridement
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what is tinea pedis
athletes foot
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what virus causes chickenpox and shingles
varicella zoster virus
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chicken pox is caused by which aspect of VZV
varicella
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shingles is caused by which aspect of VZV
zoster
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symptoms of chickenpox
generalised rash and fever
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distribution of shingles
dermatomal
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complications of chickenpox
``` bacterial infection pneumonitis haemorrhagic rash scarring encephalitis ```
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what causes neonatal chickenpox
VZV infection in mother in late stages of pregnancy
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shingels is more common in which patient populations
elderly | immunocompromised
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presentation of shingles
tingling/pain | erythema, vesicles and crusts
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pain lasting longer than 4 weeks of shingles is called
post herpetic neuralgia
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shingles is associated with what type of pain
neuralgic
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why is ophthalmic shingles more severe than other forms
it can affect the eye via the nasociliary branch of CNV1
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which dermatome does ophthalmic shingles affect
CNV1
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how does ramsay-hunt syndrome present
shingles causing vesicles and pain in the auditory canal and throat
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complications of Ramsay-hunt syndrome
facial nerve paralysis | irritation of CNVIII (deafness, tinnitus, vertigo)
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recurrence of HSV presents as
a blistering rash on the vermillion border
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type 1 HSV is the main cause of...
oral lesions
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treatment for HSV/VZV
acyclovir
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what is acyclovir
anti-viral | analogue of guanosine
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how does acyclovir work
it is selectively incorporated into viral DNA inhibiting replication
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how does erythema multiforme present
target lesions
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which infections may trigger erythema multiforme
HSV | mycoplasma pneumoniae
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describe the appearance of molluscum contagiosum
fleshy, firm, umbilicate, pearlescent nodules 1-2 mm in diameter
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treatment of molluscum contagious
liquid nitrogen
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which virus causes warts
HPV
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which types of HPV cause warts
types 1-4
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how can warts be treated
salicylic acid
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how does herpangina present
blistering rash at the back of the mouth
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what causes herpangina
enteroviruses (coxsackie/echovirus)
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how is herpangina diagnosed
swab of lesion and stool sample for enterovirus PCR
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what causes hand foot and mouth disease
enteroviruses, mainly coxsackie
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what is a fatal complication of hand foot and mouth disease
pulmonary oedema
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erythema infectiosum is also known as
slapped cheek disease
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what casues slapped cheek disease
erythrovirus (parvovirus) B19
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presentation of erythema infectiosum
rash on the cheeks, followed by lacy, macular appearance
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erythema infectiosum in adults presents with
polyarthritis of small joints
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complications of parvovirus B19 infection
spontaneous abortion aplastic crises chronic anaemia
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diagnosis of erythema infectiosum
parovirus B19 IgM test
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what is orf
a sheep virus that affects farmers
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how does orf present
firm fleshy nodule on the hands of farmers
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what is the presentation of primary infection of syphilis
chancre (painless ulcers at the site of infection)
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presentation of the secondary phase of syphilis
red rash over the body, especially the palms and soles | snail track ulcers on mucous membranes
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tertiary infection of syphilis
CNS, CV and gummatous manifestations
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what bacterium causes syphilis
treponema pallidum
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diagnosis of syphilis
blood test or swab of chancre for PCR
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treatment of syphilis
penicillin infections
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what causes Lyme disease
borrelia burgdorferi
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how long does a tick need to be attached to cause Lyme disease
24 hours
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early presentation of Lyme disease
erythema migrans
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late presentation of Lyme disease
heart block nerve palsies arthritis
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treatment of Lyme disease
amoxicillin or doxycycline
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diagnosis of Lyme disease
presence of erythema migrans | borrelia burdorferi IgG test
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Zika presentation
``` mild fever rash (maculopapular) headaches arthralgia myalgia non-purulent conjunctivas ```
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complications of Zika
microcephaly | Guillain Barre syndrome
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what is the ratio of melanocytes of basal cells
1:10
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what types of collagen are present in the dermis
types I and III
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where is the papillary dermis
just below the epidermis
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what is found in the reticular dermis
appendage structures eg sweat glands, pilosebaceous units
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what is the epidermal basement membrane made of
laminin and collagen IV
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what is hyperkeratosis
increased thickness of keratin layer
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what is parakeratosis
persistence of nuclei in the keratin layer
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what is acanthosis
increased thickness of epithelium
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what is papillomatosis
irregular epithelial thickening
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what is spongiosis
oedema between shamus cells that appears to increase prominence of intercellular prickles
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what are the 4 main inflammatory skin disease reaction patterns
spongiotic-intraepidermal oedema psoriasiform lichenoid-basal layer damage vesiculobullous-blistering
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lichenoid disorders are characterised by damage to what skin structure
basal epidermis
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how do lichenoid disorders present
itchy flat topped violaceous papules
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how is lichen planus described histologically
irregular sawtooth acanthosis hypergranulosis and ortohyperkeratosis band-like upper dermal infiltrate of lymphocytes basal damage with formation of cymoid bodies
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what skin disorder has the following histological appearance; irregular sawtooth acanthosis hypergranulosis and ortohyperkeratosis band-like upper dermal infiltrate of lymphocytes basal damage with formation of cymoid bodies
lichen planus
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examples of immunobullous diseases
pemphigus bullous pemphigoid dermatitis herpertiformis
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what age group is most commonly affected by pemphigus
middle age
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how is pemphigus treated
steroids
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what is the most common type of pemphigus
pemphigus vulgaris
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what type of antibodies are associated with pemphigus vulgaris
IgG auto-antibodies against desmoglein-3
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what is the function of desmoglein-3
desmosomal attachment
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what is the pathological process causing pemphigus vulgaris
``` IgG against desmoglein-3 immune complexes form on cell surfaces complement activation and protease release disruption of desmosomes acanothlysis ```
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where does pemphigus vulgaris commonly present
scalp, face, axillae, groin and trunk | may affect mucosa
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how does pemphigus vulgaris present
fluid filled blisters which rupture to form shallow erosions
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what is the pathological process causing bullous pemphigoid
``` circulating antibodies (IgG) react with a major and/or minor antigen of the hemidesmosomes anchoring basal cells to basement membrane this result complement activation and tissue damage ```
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how does bullous pemphigoid present
sub epidermal blisters
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immunofluorescence appearance of bullous pemphigoid
linear IgG + complement deposited around BM
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what autoimmune condition is dermatitis herpetiformis associated with
coeliac disease
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presentation of dermatitis herpetiformis
symmetrical, intensely itchy lesions | elbows, knees and buttocks often affected
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what is the hallmark of dermatitis herpetiformis
papillary dermal micro abscesses
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pathogenesis of acne
sebum produced by sebaceous gland plugs pilosebaceous unit keratin and sebum build up to produce comedones (blackheads/whiteheads) rupture causes acute inflammation and foreign body granulomas
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presentation of rosacea
recurrent facial flushing visible blood vessels pustules thickening of skin (rhinophyma)
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factors that aggravate rosacea
sunlight alcohol spicy foods stress
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chemical mediators of itch
histamine, PGE2, acetylcholine, serotonin, kvllikrein, interleukin 2
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what are the 4 causes of itch
pruritoceptive neuropathic neurogenic psychogenic
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what causes pruritoceptive itch
something (usually associated with inflammation or dryness) in the skin causes itch
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what causes neuropathic itch
damage of any sort to central or peripheral nerves
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define neurogenic itch
no evident damage in CNS but itch is caused by something acting on CNS receptors (eg opiates)
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what causes psychogenic itch
psychological causes with no CNS damage (eg itch with delusions of infestation)
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what is dermographism
stroking the skin causes excessive mast cell degranulation and release of histamine and other within-skin mediators resulting in a raised white mark, with surrounding erythema
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examples of pruritoceptive itch
lichen planus, eczema, insect bites, psoriasis,
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what types of systemic diseases are associated with itch
``` haematological paraneoplastic liver and bile duct psychogenic kidney disease thyroid disease ```
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what is the commonest form of psoriasis
chronic plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris)
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what is Koebner phenomenon
psoriasis developing in an area of trauma
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what is Auspitz sign and what is it is sign of
removal of scale surface reveals tiny bleeding point (dilated capillaries in elongated dermal papillae) psoriasis
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what are the 4 types of psoriasis
chronic plaque (psoriasis vulgaris) guttate palmoplantar pustular erythrodermic/widespread pustular
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nail signs of psoriasis
onycholysis (separation of nail from nail bed) nail pitting dystrophy subungual hyperkeratosis
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why do people with severe psoriasis have a life expectancy reduced by about 4 years
increased CV risk
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topical therapies for psoriasis
``` vitamin D analogues (calcipotriol, calcitriol) coal tar dithranol steroid ointments emollients ```
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specialist treatments for psoriasis
``` phototherapy (narrow band UVB and PUVA) systemic treatments (immunosuppression eg methotrexate, immune modulation eg biologic agents ```
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initial management of acne
``` oral antibiotic (doxycycline) topical retinoid ```
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second line acne management
oral isoretinoin (systemic retinoid)
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side effects of isoretinoin
causes initial flare of acne for 2-3 weeks | congenital defects
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what is acne vulgaris
chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebasceous unit
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what sites are most affected by acne vulgaris
face, upper back, anterior chest
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morphological description of acne vulgaris may include
comedones (open = blackhead, closed = whitehead) pustules and papules cysts erythema
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how does rosacea differ from acne
no comedones as there is no involvement of the pilosebaceous unit
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what is rhinophyma
enlarged/unshapely nose | associated with rosacea
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topical therapy for rosacea
metronidazole | ivermectin (reduce demodex mite)
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oral therapy for rosacea
tetracycline long term | isoretinoin low dose if severe
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sites commonly affected by lichen planus
volar triste/forearms, shins and ankles
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what is Wickham's striae and what is it a sign of
fine lace-like pattern on the surface of papules and buccal mucosa lichen planus
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how long does lichen planus normally last
12-18 months
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treatment of lichen planus
topical steroids (oral steroid is extensive)
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how to differentiate between pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid
bullous pemphigoiD - the split is Deeper, through the DEJ | pemphiguS - split is more Superficial, intra-epidermal
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what is Nikolsky's sign and what is it associated with
the top layers of the skin slip away from the lower layers with slightly rubbed pemphigus
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is bullous pemphigoid associated with blisters
yah, blisters burst to leave erosions
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Nikolsky's sign is positive in bullous pemphigoid | true/false
false - the split in BP is not intra-epithelial
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bullous diseases may initially present with urticated itchy plaques true/false
true
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is mucosal involvement common in bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris or both
pemphigus
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tense bullae are associated with... | flaccid bullae are associated with...
``` tense = bullous pemphigoid flaccid = pemphigus ```
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which bullous disorder has the worse prognosis
pemphigus
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signs of acute phase eczema
papulovesicular rash erythema oedema (spongiosis) ooze or scaling and crusting
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signs of chronic phase eczema
thickening (lichenification) elevated plaques increased scaling
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how is contact allergic dermatitis investigated
patch testing
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what is the typical distribution of atopic eczema
flexural distribution
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what causes eczema herpeticum
HSV
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morphology of eczema herpeticum
monomorphic punched-out lesions
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diagnostic criteria fro atopic eczema
``` itching + 3 or more of; visible flexural rash** history of flexural rash** history of atopy dry skin onset before 2 yo **cheeks and extensor surfaces in infants ```
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which gene is most significant in the development of atopic eczema
filaggrin
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stasis eczema is secondary to
hydrostatic pressure oedema red cell extravasation
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what is ash-leaf macule a sign of
tuberous sclerosis
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what tumours are associated with tuberous sclerosis
periungual fibromas (around nails) facial angiofibromas hamartomas (angiomyolipomas - heart, lung, kidneys) bone cysts
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why is tuberous sclerosis associated with seizures
cortical tubers and/or calcification of falx cerebri
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presentation of epidermolysis bullosa
blistering at birth
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type of epidermolysis bullosa
simplex junctional dystrophic
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result of haploinsufficiency
only one copy of working - reduced protein production
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result of dominant negative mutation
expression of abnormal protein interferes with normal protein
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result of gain of function mutation
mutant protein gains new function, affecting cell processes
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result of autosomal recessive mutations
2 faulty copies of gene produce no protein
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cafe au lait macules
neurofibromatosis type 1
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presentation of NF1
``` cafe au lait neurofibromas plexiform neuroma axillary or inguinal freckling optic glioma lisch nodules bony lesions ```
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ichthyosis vulgaris is caused by a mutation in which gene
filaggrin
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ABCDE melanoma
``` asymmetry borders colour diameter evolution ```
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what is the ugly duckling sign
a mole that looks different from all the others on a patients skin is more likely to be melanoma
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describe appearance of BCC
``` pearly/translucent slow growing lump or non-healing ulcer visible blood vessels central ulceration scaly plaque ```
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what is a morphoeic BCC
infiltrative
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SCC presentation
hyperkeratotic (crusted lump or ulcer fast growing painful, bleeding
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precursor lesions for SCC
actinic keratoses | Bowen's disease (carcinoma-in-situ)
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where does SCC tend to present
sun-damaged skin
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what are actinic keratoses
precancerous skin lesions
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risk factors for skin cancer
``` sun exposure genetic predisposition immunosuppression (HPV infection) environmental carcinogen ```
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what is Gorlin's syndrome
nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome | presents with early onset/multiple BCCs, palmar pits, jaw cysts and ectopic calcification falx
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what are melanocyte precursor cells called
melanoblasts
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when do melanblasts become melanocytes
when they settle in the skin
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what sort of melanin causes red hair
phaeomelanin
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which gene determines skin pigment and hair colour
melanocortin 1 receptor gene
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what is the function of the MC1R gene
turns phaeomelanin into eumelanin
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what is the science name for freckles
ephilides
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what are actinic/solar lentigenes
liver/age spots
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what causes actinic lentigenes
increased melanin and basal melanocytes | epidermis elongated rete ridges
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what are the two types of dysplastic naevi
sporadic | familial
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presentation of sporadic dysplastic naevi
one to several atypical naevi
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presentation of familial dysplastic naevi
strong FH of melanoma | lots of atypical naevi
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how does familial dysplastic naevi affect risk of MM
lifetime risk of melanoma up to 100%
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what are halo naevi
naevi with a peripheral halo of depigmentation
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what are blue naevi made up of
pigment rich dendritic spindle cells
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where are blue naevi found
dermis
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what colour are spitz naevi
pink | due to prominent vasculature
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what are the four main types of malignant melanoma
superficial spreading acral/mucosal lentiginous lentigo maligna nodular
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melanomas in which growth phase can metastasise
vertical growth phase
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how does the growth of nodular melanoma differ from the other types
there is no evidence of radial growth phase
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how is melanoma prognosis measured
Breslow depth
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melanoma poor prognostic factors
``` ulceration high mitotic rate lymphovascular invasion satellites sentinel lymph node involvement ```
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treatment of melanoma
primary excision to give clear margins
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treatment if melanoma with positive sentinel nodes
primary excision + regional lymphadenectomy
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treatment of melanoma with mets
chemo, immunotherapy, genetic therapies
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what is seborrhoeic keratosis
benign proliferation of epidermal keratinocytes
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were are seborrhoeic keratoses most common
on the face and trunk
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what is Leser-Trelat sign
eruptive appearance of many seborrhoeic keratoses that may indicate internal malignancy
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presentation of Bowen's disease
scaly patch/plaque irregular border no dermal invasion
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atypical presentations of SCC
chronic leg ulcers (stasis ulcers) sites of burns chronic lupus vulgaris
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specific sites of poor prognosis for SCC
scalp, ear, nose
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definition of chronic leg ulcer
a open lesion between the knee and ankle joint that remains unheralded for at least 4 weeks
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swab a leg ulcer?
only if there are signs of infection - increasing pain/exudate/smell/enlarging
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treatment of venous ulcer
4 layer compression bandaging | leg elevation
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indications for surgery: rash
assist in diagnosis
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indications for surgery: tumours
assist in diagnosis remove malignancy remove unwanted skin growth (cosmesis)
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types of skin disease caused by adverse reaction to amoxicillin
``` morbilliform (measles like) eruption urticaria angiodema fixed drug eruption generalised pustulosis ```
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what is imiquimod cream used to treat?
actinic keratoses | superficial BCC
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treatment of precancerous skin lesions
``` cryotherapy solaraze 5 FU PDT imiquimod resurfacing ```
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what are the 5 layers of the scalp
``` skin connective tissue aponeurosis loose connective tissue periosteum ```