Derm Conditions and Drug Allergies Flashcards
1
Q
What is Urticaria?
A
Hives
2
Q
Common causes of Allergic hives?
A
Food and drugs
3
Q
Common causes of non-allergic hives
A
Foods, drugs, URTI, Pressure, Cold temp, nerves
4
Q
Clinical presentation of hives
A
Itchy
Lesions last 1-24 hours
Usually benign, but can lead to anaphylaxis
5
Q
Treatment of Hives?
A
2nd generation antihistamines
H2 Blockers
Oral steroid burst
6
Q
Blobetasone cream for Hives itch?
A
Yes also calamine
7
Q
What is the most common form of drug induced rash?
A
Morbilliform
Flat little maculopapular
8
Q
Common treatment for Morbilliform?
A
Stop causative agent
9
Q
What is urticarial rashes?
A
Hives that are the second most common type of drug rash
