Dermatitis & Eczema Flashcards
an acute, subacute and chronic, relapsing, pruritic condition that is often associated with allergic rhinitis and/or asthma
dx?
atopic derm
atopic derm is Ig-___ mediated
IgE
atopic derm is MC affects in what pt demographic?
Infants and children
atopic derm MC is found where in the body?
- face, scalp, torso, and extensors
- MC flexures
___ patterns of atopic dermatitis are MC in persons with darker skin phototypes
Follicular
what is the itch-scratch cycle?
Characterized principally by dry skin and pruritus; consequent rubbing leads to increased inflammation and lichenification and to further itching and scratching
atopic derm - Decrease in barrier function due to ?
- impaired filagrin production
- reduced ceramide levels
- increased trans-epidermal water loss; dehydration of skin.
Acute inflammation in AD is associated with a predominance of what markers/cytokine?
interleukin (IL) 4
IL-13 expression
describe the 3 categories of atopic derm
- Acute – erythema, vesicles, bullae, weeping, crusting
- Subacute – scaly plaques, papules, round erosions, crusts
- Chronic eczema – lichenification, scaling, hyper- and hypopigmentation
- “itch that rashes”
atopic derm Environmental triggers:
- Heat
- Humidity
- Detergent
- Soaps
- Abrasive clothing
- Chemicals
- Smoke
- Stress
- Allergy to eggs, cow’s milk, or peanuts is common
- possible relationship between atopic dermatitis and the development of ASA-related rsp disease
hallmark of atopic derm
Intense pruritus (itching)
scratching can lead to ____ aka skin thickening
lichenification
atopic derm - Impaired barrier function leads to ___ and ____
increased water loss and cutaneous infections
impaired barrier function in atopic derm can lead to impetiginization of what pathogen?
Staphylococcus aureus
Secondary infections with HSV (eczema herpeticum), Coxsackie viruses (eczema coxsackium), or vaccinia virus (eczema vaccinatum) may transpire
Scaly, erythematous papules and plaques involving the flexural surfaces, particularly the antecubital fossae and popliteal fossae, face, neck, and extremities in general
dx?
atopic derm
s/s of chronic cases of atopic derm
Lichenification, scaling, and dyspigmentation may be seen
- Facial findings include periorbital scaly plaques and thinning of the lateral eyebrows
- Periorbital hyperpigmentation if darker
- Hyperlinear palms
- Keratosis pilaris
tests for atopic derm
- Family and Personal history is key to diagnosis
- Serum IgE (not necessary but can be done)
- Culture suspected infection
- Skin biopsy can help
tx for atopic derm
- avoid triggers
- appropriate skin care - gentle cleansers, fragance free
- low-strength steroid
SE of steroid in atopic derm
- Atrophy
- Hypopigmentation
- Striae
- Ointment without preservatives
- Damp skin or under occlusive dressing
- AVOID soap except in the body folds
medium potency meds for localied topic derm
- Triamcinolone cream or ointment – BID
- Mometasone cream or ointment – BID
- Fluocinolone cream or ointment – BID
low potency meds for atopic derm
desonide
3 nonsteroidal tx for localized atopic derm?
who is this not recommended for?
- Tacrolimus ointment BID
- Pimecrolimus cream BID
- Crisaborole ointment BID
not recommended in <2 years old
systemic tx for atopic derm
Dupilumab (Dupixent)
what med can be given for pruritis in atopic derm?
antihistamines
- Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
- Hydroxyzine
- Cetirizine hydrochloride
- Loratadine
generic term applied to acute or chronic inflammatory reactions to substances that come in contact with the skin.
contact derm
occurs after a single exposure to the offending agent that is toxic to the skin. It is confined to the area of exposure and is therefore always sharply marginated and never spreads
Well demarcated suggestive of an “outside job” or external contact
can also present as a systemic contact reaction with widespread lesions
Ingested or implanted device
dx?
Irritant contact dermatitis- (ICD)
- caused by an antigen (allergen) that elicits a type IV (cell-mediated or delayed) hypersensitivity reaction. immunologic reaction that tends to involve the surrounding skin (spreading phenomenon) and may spread beyond affected sites
- Repeat exposures
- 24-48 hours post exposure
- topical agents, ingested, implanted devices, airborne
dx?
Allergic contact dermatitis- (ACD)
s/s of acute contact derm
Erythema, vesicles, and bullae
s/s of chronic contact derm
Scaling, lichenification, fissures, and cracks
Geometric shapes with well-demarcated borders may be seen
airborne contact derm affects what parts of the body?
- face (particularly the upper eyelids)
- neck (including the submandibular region)
- upper chest
- forearms
- hands (esp palmar surfaces)
how does cumulative contact derm occur? examples of certain agents?
after repeated exposure
- Soaps, detergents, waterless hand cleaners
- Acids and alkalis 3: hydrofluoric acid, cement, chromic acid, phosphorus, ethylene oxide, phenol, metal salts
- Industrial solvents: coal tar solvents, petroleum, chlorinated hydrocarbons, alcohol solvents, ethylene glycol, ether, turpentine, ethyl ether, acetone, carbon dioxide, DMSO, dioxane, styrene
- Plants: Euphorbiaceae (spurges, crotons, poinsettias, manchineel tree), Ranunculaceae (buttercup), Cruciferae (black mustard), Urticaceae (nettles), Solanaceae (pepper, capsaicin), Opuntia (prickly pear)
- Others: fiberglass, wool, rough synthetic clothing, fire-retardant fabrics, “NCR” paper
Occupational ACD should be considered, particularly in ?
- health care professionals, machinists, and construction workers
- Consider allergy adhesive, wound dressings, and/or antimicrobial tx in pts with chronic wounds including stomas
- Implanted devices: Pacemakers, orthopedic implants, and endovascular stents
best tests for contact derm
- H&P
- patch testing to verify the allergen (if necessary)
- Allergy referral
- (+) test does not always equate to a diagnosis; clinical correlation is key
- Skin prick tests: used to dx type I hypersensitivity reactions and not used for testing for contact dermatitis
hapten specific T cell-mediated inflammation
Due to a reexposure to a substance that a patient has been sensitized.
Allergens are found in jewelry, personal care products, topical medications, plants, house remedies, and chemicals the individual may come in contact with at work.
Allergic contact dermatitis
process of the development of lesions in Allergic contact dermatitis
Erythema — > papules — > vesicles — > erosions — » crusts — » scaling
management for contact derm
Review of medications
- OTC/RX/Homeopathic
- Hot water
- Humidifier
- Antihistamines (Hydroxyzine vs Benadryl)
- Animals
tx for contact derm
- Avoid offending agents
- Topical steroids (max 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, repeat cycle)
- Oral steroids
low potency tx for contact derm
- Hydrocortisone 1% cream, ointment
- Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream, ointment
- Desonide ointment twice daily
medium potency tx for contact derm
- Triamcinolone cream, ointment – Apply every 12 hours
- Mometasone cream, ointment – Apply every 12 hours
- Fluocinolone cream, ointment – Apply every 12 hours
hgih potency tx for contact derm
- Clobetasol cream, ointment – Apply every 12 hours
- Halobetasol cream, ointment – Apply every 12 hours
- Betamethasone dipropionate cream, ointment – Apply every 12 hours
- Fluocinonide cream, ointment – Apply every 12 hours
- Desoximetasone cream, ointment – Apply every 12 hour
alt therapy intervention for severe contact derm
phototherapy - PUVA
Psoralen, ultra, violet, a solar spectrum 320-400 um in wavelength
- Generalized term used to describe a rash in the buttocks
- Causes cutaneous candidiasis, ICD, and miliaria
- miliaria = blocked sweat ducts
- Combo of wet, dark, friction, urine, feces and microorganisms
- MC in infants
- 3 weeks old 2 years in age
diaper derm