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which layer of skin does dermatitis effect

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epidermis

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outline the acute phase of dermatitis

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  • erythema, oedema, vesicular/bullois lesions and exudates
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signs of 2y infection

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golden crusting - strep/staph, may exacerbate acute dermatitis

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what changes can skin inflammation have on skin colour

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can cause disruption of skin pigmentation causing post inflammatory hyper/hypo pigmentation

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outline the histology of dermatitis

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  • characterised histologically by a spongiotic tissue reaction pattern - spongiotic dermatitis is oedema between epidermal kertainocytes which may progress to vesicles/bullae
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allergic contact dermatitis

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  • a type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction to a material (allergen) in contact with the skin
  • occurs 48-72 hours after exposure to allergen
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common contact allergens for allergic contact dermatitis

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nickel, perfume, chrome (cement), latex

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outline the immunology of allergic contact dermatitis

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  • Specific antigens penetrate the epidermis and are picked up by Langerhans cells. This causes T cells to become sensitized to the antigen. Involves CD4+ T cells
  • On subsequent exposure to antigen an allergic reaction occurs because of the accumulation of the accumulation of sensitized T cells with a resultant inflammatory response. This takes 48 hours and is amplified by interleukins.
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how much allergen is needed to cause a contact allergic dermatitis reaction?

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  • a small amount of allergen can cause a disproportionately large reaction
  • note patient may have been exposed to allergen for years without it causing a reaction
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who is more prone to contact allergic dermatitis reaction

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those with impaired skin barrier eg leg ulcer, chronic irritant contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis with defective filaggrin gene

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how can specific substances be detected for contact allergic dermatitis reaction

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patch testing

  • pathches removed after 48 hours
  • results are determined a further 48 hours later
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what can skin patch testing be used for

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contact irritant and allergic dermatitis

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treatment of conact allergic dermatitis

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topical steroids and emollients

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Irritant Contact Dermatitis

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  • non specific physical irritation that occurs when chemicals/physical agents damage the epidermis faster than the skin is able to repair damage
  • there is no immune mechanism involved
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describe the appearance of Irritant Contact Dermatitis

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dry, erythema, scaling, fissuring

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how does Irritant Contact Dermatitis relate to exposure and quantity of irritant

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  • occurs soon after exposure
  • severity varies with quantitiy, concentration and length of exposure to substance
  • a minimum exposure is necessary
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examples of skin irritatns that cause Irritant Contact Dermatitis

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water, dry cold air, detergents, solvents, acids, alkalis, adhesives, metalworking fluids and friction

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18
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in which situations can ICD have serious implications

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for occupation

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name 2 characteristic ICD

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  • nappy rash due to urine - spares flexors
  • around mouth from licking - saliva is alkaline
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can irritant and allergic contact dermaitits co exist?

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yes

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testing for ICD

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patch testing

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who is more likely to get atopic dermatitis

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those who have an atopic tendency: atopic dermatitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis

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how does atopic dermatitis tend to present

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  • in infancy and early childhood - facial involvement initally (cheeks) and then later extensor limb
  • infants have widely distributed eczema
  • later on with flexural limb involvement
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describe the atopic dermatitis rash

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intensely itchy, ill defined erythema and scaling

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psychological impact of atopic dermatitis

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intense itch can affect sleep - impacting the whole family and causing early neurocognitive impairement

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chronic atopic dermatitis changes

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  • lichenification induces skin markings
  • excoriation caused by scratching
  • 2y infection
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why are people with atopic dermatitis prone to skin infections

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  • breaks in skin from dry, split skin and from scratching itchy areas allows colonisation by micro organisms.
  • 2y infections heralded by golden crusting -staph and strep
  • also eczema herpeticum and molluscum contagiosum is more common (parapox)
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UK diagnostic criteria for atopic dermatitis

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treatment of atopic dermatitis

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aetiology of atopic dermatitis

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  • multiple genetic and environemental factors
  • Filaggrin gene defect leads to impaired skin barrier function - predisposing factor
    • allowing access/sensitisation to allergen and promotes colonisation by micro organisms, and also water loss from skin
    • associated with severe/early onset disease
31
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which T cells are implicated in atopic dermatitis

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Th2 and Th17

32
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what condition does a filaggrin gene mutation cause

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ichythosis vulgaris

  • characterised by excessive dry, scaly skin
  • mainly caused by water loss from the straum corneum
  • skin doesnt shed its dead skin cells
33
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discoid (nummular) eczema

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  • intensely pruitic coin shaped (nummular) lesions on limbs
34
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what may discoid (nummular) eczema be mistaken for

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ringworm

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cause of discoid (nummular) eczema

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unknown, may be associated with S Aureus, can also occur in atopic dermatitis etc

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eczema herpeticum

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  • develops when HSV infects large areas of skin, rather than being confined to a small area eg in cold sore
  • Disseminated viral infection characterised by fever and clusters of itchy blisters or punched-out erosions. Often seen as a complication of atopic dermatitis
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what are most cases of EH due to

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HSV 1, also 2

38
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who tends to get EH

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  • infants and children with atopic dermatitis, or other reasons for skin barrier breakdown eg burns, pemphigus vulgaris
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describe the appearance of EH

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  • Usually initially presents with a cluster of itchy and painful blisters
  • Monomorphic (all appear similar to each other) punched out lesions
  • Secondary bacterial infection with Staph or Strep may lead to impetigo and/or cellulitis
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how serious is EH

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can be life threatening

41
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treatment of EH

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IV acyclovir

42
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who gets stasis eczema

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  • middle aged and elderly patients with venous insufficiency
  • associated with history of DVT, history of cellulitis, chronic swelling, varicose veins and venous leg ulcers
43
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describe the appearance of stasis eczema

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  • occurs usually on both legs of patients with venous insufficiency
  • itchy, red blistered and crusted plaques, dry fissuring and scaly plaques
  • there will also typically be peripheral oedema and ulceration
  • other features include haemosiderin deposits, lipodermatosclerosis
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pathophysiology of stasis eczema

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  • Due to fluid collecting in the tissues and activation of the innate immune response.
  • Increased vascular hydrostatic pressure due to venous insufficiency leads to extravasation of serum and RBCs.
  • Over time, increased haemosiderin and fibrin deposition in the extracellular space leads to pigmentary and fibrotic changes in the skin as well as tissue hypoxia and ulcer formation.
45
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what can stasis eczema lead to

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2y eczema in other areass of the body, cellulitis and contact allergy to treatments

46
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treatment of stasis eczema

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reduce swelling in leg (activity, elevate, bandage, graduated compression stockings once eczema has settled) and treat eczema

47
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seborrhoeic dermatitis

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  • Common chronic or relapsing form of dermatitis that mainly affects sebaceous gland rich regions eg scalp, eyebrows, nasolabial folds, upper sternum and back
48
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dandruff

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  • pityriasis capitis
  • an uninflamed form of SD
49
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what is SD associated with

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  • psoriasis - a FH of psoriasis predisposes one
  • more common in those with HIV
50
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what is seen on the eyes with SD

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  • seborrhoeic blepharitis - scaly, red eyelid margins
51
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describe the SD lesions

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  • Fine, greasy scales on erythematous background. Flat patches (psoriasis tends to be raised plaques)
  • disease is chronicl, relapsing and mild
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management of SD

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  • Treatment: topical antifungal e.g. ketoconazole, mild steroids
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pompholyx eczema

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  • A form of hand/foot eczema characterised by vesicles/bullae (blisters)
  • there are itching spongiotic vesciles on fingers, palms and soles
54
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cause of pompholyx eczema

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unknown, there is an association with contact allergy

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clinical course of pompholyx eczema

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  • Clinical course can range from self-limiting to chronic, severe, or debilitating
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lichen simplex - cause

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  • localised area of lichenification produced from physical trauma from rubbing due to chronic localised itch
  • Primary itch can be due to atopic eczema, contact eczema, venous eczema, psoriasis etc.
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who is lichen simplex more common in

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those with anxiety, OCD etc

58
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photosensitive eczema

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  • reaction to UV light or drugs/substances
  • can occur due to contact with plant material - chrysanthemum
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what is a key factor in the immunology of atopic dermatitis

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  • impairement of skin barrier
    • mutation in filaggrin gene predispoes one and is associated with severe/early onset disease
  • decreased AMP may account for suscpetibility to infection
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outline the immunology of atopic dermatitis

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  • Impaired skin barrier allows access and sensitisation to allergen and promotes colonisation by micro-organisms
  • Mast cell degranulation releases molecules which dilate the blood vessels and make them leaky, and attracts more immune cells to the area
  • Mast cells release IL-5: stimulates eosinophils, which degranulate and release toxins
  • Negative cycle: The inflammation makes the skin barrier leakier and allows more allergen to enter. While the leaky barrier and blood vessels allows water to escape, the skin dry and itchy. This is itchy, and subsequently scratching makes this all worse
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what is sensitisation

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  • Sensitisation is the mast cells binding to IgE on first exposure to allergen
  • There is degranulation on 2nd exposure.
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why is skin dry

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lost water from stratum corneum

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