derma Flashcards
superficial, elevated, palpable lesion less or equal to 0.5cm; more than 0.5 cm
Papule/Plaque
circumscribed color change without elevation or non palpable depression
Macule/Patch
like a papule but containing fluid
Vesicle/Bulla
dew drop vesicle
Chicken Pox
palpable, solid, deeper than papule; more than 0.5cm
Nodule
pale red, palpable, superficial lesion, evanescent, disappearing in 1-2 days. From edema in the papillary layer of the dermis. Allergy
Wheal
like vesicle, only with purulent exudate as the fluid
Pustule
an elevated lesion, fluid filled
Blister
depressed lesion with loss of surface epithelium
Ulcer
mixture of scale and serum- yellowish accretions on the surface of a lesion
Crust
non raised red-brown non blanchable lesions - Dengue fever
Petechiae
epidermal hyperplasia, colon CA
Acanthosis
premature keratinization of cells below stratum granulosum
Dyskeratosis
outer, waterproof, protective layer. Melanocytes and keratinocytes
Epidermis
collagen and elastin for toughness and elasticity
Dermis
subcutaneous tissue, mainly fat. Padding, blood supply
Hypodermis
horney cell layer
stratum corneum
basal cell layer
stratum germinativum
goose bumps
arrector pili muscle
body odor
apocrine, eccrine, sebaceous
Simple, coiled, tubular
sweat gland
A beta hemolytic strep, S aureus, or combo. Spread through close contact
Impetigo Contagiosa
Mild itching and soreness followed by eruption of small vesicles and pustules that rupture and crust
Impetigo Contagiosa
Generally develops in body folds that are subject to FRICTION
Impetigo Contagiosa
Infection of hair follicle that results in pustule formation - Staph aureus
Furunculosis (boils)
Inflammation of hair follicle resulting 2nd blockage of apocrine gland
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Begins as small papule that develop into deep dermal inflammation
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Avoid use of antiperspirants, deodorants and shaving creams
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Use medicated soaps and systemic antibiotics
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Desquamation of keratinocytes within pilosebaceous unit, increased sebum production, proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes
Acne vulgaris
1st treatment line of Acne vulgaris
Topical retinoid
2nd treatment line of Acne vulgaris
Salicylic acid
Imflammation disease of hair follicle and sebaceous glands, sex hormone contributes
Acne vulgaris
whiteheads, blackheads, flesh or red colored papules, pustures or cysts
Acne vulgaris
Chronic Acneform disorder of middle aged and older adults; period of exarcebation and remission
Acne Rosacea
Vascular dilation of the central face(nose, cheek, eyelids, and forehead) Facial Erythema, Telangiectasias
Acne Rosacea
Increased in hot or spicy food, drinking alcohol, temperature extremes and emotional reaction
Acne Rosacea
Atopic, Varicose, Irritant contact dermatitis eg ring, Nummular
Eczema
arises from direct skin exposure to an substance. Allergic or irritant
Allergic contact dermatitis
Most common sensitizer of allergic contact dermatitis
plant oleoresin urushiol in poison ivy, oak, sumac
Dermatographism
Urticaria
a type of allergic contact dermatitis
nickel dermatitis
type of hypersensitivity reaction
Type 4
Test for allergic contact dermatitis
patch test
How long does allergic contact dermatitis take
72 hours
Genetic factors plays a role
Psoriasis
Reddish papules that progress to plaque and progress to yellowish white scaly condition that tends to be located on the elbow, knees, trunk, genitalia, and umbilicus
Psoriasis
Mgt psoriasis that also modifies antireumatic drug
methotrexate
Additional mgt for psoriasis
glucocorticoids and kerolytic agents
symmetrically distributed plaques involving the scalp, extensor elbows, knees and back
Plaque psoriasis
abupt appearance of multiple small psoriatic lesions
Guttate psoriasis
most severe form of psoriasis; erythema, scaling, sheets of superficial pustules with erosion
Pustular psoriasis
Intetriginous area
Inverse psoriasis
More severe, need dermatologist, need oral therapy
erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis
erythema multiforme (mucous membrane involvement)
Steven Johnson syndrome
number one reason for SJS
Sulfonamides (Co-trimoxazole)
number two reason for SJS
Anticonvulsants(phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine)
Another reasons for SJS
Allopurinol, Trimetoprin Sulfa
Rodent Ulcer
Basal cell carcinoma
Pearly papules. Palisading nuclei
Basal cell carcinoma
Treatment of Basal cell carcinoma
excision
Basal cell carcinoma features
sun exposed area, whipcord edge, central ulceration, locally invasive only, slow growing, danger near eyes
Keratin pearls
Squamous cell carcinoma
area of repeated trauma, chronic non healing wound
Marjolin’s ulcer
Treatment of Squamous cell carcinoma
excision
Features of Squmous cell carcinoma
Poorly defined edge, presistent scaly patch, metastasize, non pigmented, sun exposed area, nodular
Melanoma in women area
legs
Melanoma in men area
back
Features of melanoma
asymmetry, varied pigments, change in shape or coulour or size, bleeding itching, satellite lesions
Progenosis of melanoma
depends of depth
Cure of Melanoma
early excision
Can Melanoma spread
Yes spreads easily
locally invasive
Basal cell carcinoma
May metastasize
Squamous cell carcinoma
non usually pigmented
Squamous cell carcinoma
varied pigment
Melanoma
Whipcord edge
Basal cell carcinoma
persistent scaly patch
Squamous cell carcinoma
Asymmetry
Melanoma
Danger near eye
Basal cell carcinoma
Poorly defined edge
Squamous cell carcinoma
central ulceration
Basal cell carcinoma
bleeding, itching, change in shape, colour or size
Melanoma
Most common type of melanoma
Superficial spreading
What is precursor lesion
Dysplastic nevus
What are the two classification used for prognosis of melanoma
Clack and Breslow classification
Kawasaki rash resembles what
measles
Kawasaki previously known as
mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
morbillform, maculopapular (red patch and bumps)
Kawasaki
1st most common vasculitis
Henoch
2nd most common vasculitits
Kawasaki
Skin peeling and periungual desquamation
Kawasaki
Most serious complication of Kawasaki
coronary artery ds/ aneurysm
txt of cad
aspirin
aspirin don’t give to febrile child due to
Reye’s syndrome
txt of kawasaki
IVIG
Kawasaki fever lasts
more or equal to 5 days.
Marked irritability
child
How does skin of extremities affected
erythema, swelling, desquamation
How is the eye affected in Kawasaki fever
Bilateral conjunctivitis
Inflammation of lips, mouth and or tongue
Strawberry tongue.
Strawberry tongue found also in?
Scarlet fever
Cervical Lymphadenopathy unilateral or bilateral
unilateral
7 yr itchy rash and fever for 1 day, feels unwell. Blisters on red base. New lesions are still appearing. Dx?
Chicken pox
whats another name for chicken pox
varicella
when is varicella infectious?
from 1 to 2 days before rash develops, until after last lesion scaps over