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Dermatitis Flashcards

1
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Name ENDOGENOUS types of Dermatitis: 3

A
  • ATOPIC
  • SEBORRHOEIC
  • DISCOID
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Name EXOGENOUS types of DERMATITIS? 4

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Irritant
Allergic
Photo allergic
Phototoxic

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Terminology:

Define LESION

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An area of altered skin, it can be singular or multiple.

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4
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Terminology:

Define RASH

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Widespread area of lesions

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Terminology:
Define DERMATOSIS

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General term for a disease of the skin

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Terminology:

Define ERYTHEMA

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Abnormal redness of skin

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Terminology:

Define URTICARIA

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Hives or an eruption of itching wheals

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Terminology:

Define PUSTULE

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A vesicle (less than 1 cm in diameter) filled with pure exudate

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9
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What can infections to the atopic skin lead to?

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Infection increases inflammation AND
reduces topical corticosteroid effectiveness

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10
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What additives can cause sensitisation?

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Lanolin, fragrances, propylene glycol
And preservatives such as Parabens (hydrobenzoates)

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Connecting formulation with AREA/SKIN CONDTITION..

OINTMENTS?

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Dry, scaly skin

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Connecting formulation with AREA/SKIN CONDTITION..

Creams

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Moist or dry skin,

Preferred for FACE AND FLEXURES

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Lotions and solutions

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Hairy and intertriginous regions, weeping surfaces

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Pastes

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Psoriasis, warts

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Connecting formulation with AREA/SKIN CONDTITION..

Aerosols and sprays

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Where direct application is difficult or painful

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16
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3 common types of DERMATITIS

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  1. ATOPIC DERMATITIS
  2. SEBORRHOEIC DERMATITIS
    (including infant seborrhoeic dermatitis)
  3. CONTACT DERMATITIS
17
Q

ATOPIC DERMATITIS

non-pharmacological Tx

A
  • manage triggers
  • minimise irritants
  • oatmeal bath for itch
18
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ATOPIC DERMATITIS

Pharmacological Tx

A
  • Topical corticosteroids
  • anti histamins for urticsria and assistance with sleep
  • Pimecrolimus 1% and Tar preparations useful for itchy and chronic atopic dermatitis
19
Q

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (chronic relapsing skin eruption incerythema and scaling)

Tx

A
  1. Azole anti-dandruff shampoo
  2. Referral, add moderate topical corticosteroid
  3. Tar prep- apply at night and wash off with azole shampoo in the morning x2 a week
20
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Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis = cradle cap

Non pharma Tx

A

Mineral oil, safflower oil, coconut oil 🥥

Avoid olive oil or nut oils

21
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Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis = cradle cap

Pharma Tx

A
  • consider referral
  • compounded cream of Salicylic acid 2% + LPC 3% + SULFUR 2% IN aq cream 6 hours on and wash off
22
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When do dermatitis conditions need REFERRAL?

A

-infection
-depth
- not responding to treatment
- pain
- heat
- systemic symptoms

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