Dermatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Discoid eczema treatment
A
Go for steroids first always
2
Q
Important differentials in infant eczema?
A
Cradle cap
Flexural eczema
Napkin eczema
ALL: Seborrhoeic eczema.
3
Q
How to differentiate atopic dermatitis with seborrhoeic dermatitits?
A
Not as itchy
May develop psoriasis
4
Q
Diagnostic criteria for eczema
A
Itching plus 3 more of:
5
Q
Common gene in eczema?
A
Filggrin
6
Q
When do milk and egg allergies usually resolve by?
A
Milk: 2-3 years
Egg: 3-5 years
7
Q
Note re food allergies and eczema
A
WORSENS DOES NOT CAUSE
8
Q
How many grams to cover ointment over whole body?
A
20 -30g
9
Q
When might calcineurin inhibitors be used?
A
Longer term to reduce frequency of flare ups
10
Q
Problem with overuse of fucidin?
A
Resistance
11
Q
Eczema herpeticum?
A
EMERGENCY
HSV infection on eczema
