Dermatitis

Question 1

Acute manifestations of Dermatitis

Answer 1

erythema, vesiculation, weeping, edema

Question 2

Chronic manifestations of Dermatitis

Answer 2

thickening, lichenification, scaling

Question 3

Histologic features of Dermatitis

Answer 3

Acanthosis
Spongiosis
Exocytosis
Subcortical pustule

Question 4

thickening of the rete ridges

Answer 4

acanthosis

Question 5

edema and serous exudates between the epidermis cells

Answer 5

spongiosis

Question 6

presence of infiltrates in the epidermis and the dermis

Answer 6

exocytosis

Question 7

presence of neutrophils and bacteria on the epidermis

Answer 7

subcortical pustule

Question 8

Sign of scratching and the end stage of eczema or dermatitis

Answer 8

Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Question 9

Classification of dermatitis

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Exogenous
Endogenous
Unclassified

Question 10

Dermatitis arising from direct skin exposure to a substance

Answer 10

Contact dermatitis

Question 11

acids
alkalis
metalic elements 
salt 
essential oils

Answer 11

Strong irritants

Question 12

detergent
organic solvent
water

Answer 12

weak/mild irritants

Question 13

allergic contact dermatitis is elicited by what type of hypersensitivity

Answer 13

type 4

Question 14

occurs when a particular substance elicits a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction

Answer 14

allergic contact dermatitis

Question 15

two phases of allergic contact dermatitis

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sensitization phase ( first contact with allergen ) 
elicitation phase ( subsequent contact)

Question 16

Lesion is sharp, strictly confined to the site of exposure but spreading to the periphery. Due to exposure to a substance illicit type 4 hypersensitivity

Answer 16

Allergic contact dermatitis

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most common cause of topical medication dermatitis

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neomycin

Question 18

cause of metal dermatitis

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nickel and cobalt

Question 19

cause of footwear dermatitis

Answer 19

rubber

Question 20

Purpuric ACD
Lichenoid ACD
Lymphomatoid ACD
ECtopic ACD/ airborne ACD

Answer 20

Non-eczematous variants

Question 21

Types of ectopic / airborne ACD

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Autotransfer

Heterotransfer

Question 22

eruption caused by sensitization due to sun activated irritant/ allergen

Answer 22

photocontact dermatitis

Question 23

components of photocontact dermatitis

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chemical + sun exposure

Question 24

main symptom of contact dermatitis

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pruritus

Question 25

dermatitis caused by the reactions of the body to self-molecules

Answer 25

atopic dermatitis

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atopic dermatitis is also known as

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Besnier's prurigo | neurodermatitis disseminata

Question 27

atopic dermatitis is commonly found in_______ as _________

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antecubital and popliteal areas | lichenified plaques

Question 28

gene encoding for filament aggregating protein involved in establishing epidermal barrier

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filaggrin

Question 29

Typical patterns of atopic dermatitis across age groups

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infantile : extensor Childhood: flexor Adolescent: flexural lichenification Adult: senile atopic dermititis

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Major Criteria of Atopic Dermatitis

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(3/4) Pruritus Chronicity/ Chronically relapsing dermatitis Personal or family history of atopy Typical morpholgy and distribution of skin lesions

Question 31

Dry, scaly, cracked glazed/shiny and fissured tender, reddish plantar surface of the forefoot

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Juvenile Plantar Dermatitis

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Yellowing or grayish, sharply emarginated macules covered with greasy scales

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seborrheic dermatitis

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areas of greater sebaceous activity

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``` scalp eyebrows nasolabial areas pre- and post auricular axillae interscapular areas center of the chest ```

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location of eczema: nipple, unilateral consider

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Paget's disease

Question 35

Diaper dermatitis differential if there no sparing of the intertriginous areas

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Candidiasis

Question 36

also known as discoid eczema; coin shaped, discrete, erythematous, edematous papuplovesicular plaques and patches commonly found in the legs, as well as back of the hands and fingers ( extremities and extensor)

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Nummular dermatitis

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most common risk for static dermatitis

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Varicose

Question 38

common among the elderly; due to skin dryness | dry skin with redness, scaling, fine crackles or fine superficial fissures "crazy paving"

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asteatotic eczema

Question 39

related to stress related and reported scratching | known as lichen simplex chronicus

Answer 39

neurodermatitis

Question 40

Chronic disorder affecting adults. Multiple, firm, pruritic nodules localized to the extensor surface of the extremities

Answer 40

prurigo nodulari