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1
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What is Hyperkeratosis?

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Increased thickness of keratin layer

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What is Parakeratosis?

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Persistence of nuclei in the keratin layer

these would usually be lost in the cornification process in the granular layer

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What is Acanthosis?

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Increased thickness of epidermis

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What two things can be seen histologically in a skin biopsy with eczema?

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Inflammatory cell infiltrate

Spongiosis

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What is spongiosis?

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Oedema between keratinocytes

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What are inflammatory cell infiltrates?

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Acute or chronic

lymphocytes and/or neutrophils

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Describe the morphology of the acute phase of eczema

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papulovesicular
erthematous (red) lesions
oedema (spongiosis)
ooze or scaling and crusting

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8
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Describe the morphology of the chronic phase of eczema

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thickening (lichenification)
elevated plaques
Increased scaling

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9
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`What 4 concepts are the best descriptors of eczema?

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Itchy
ill-defined
erythematous
scaly

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10
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Describe the pathogenesis and histological appearance of a Contact Allergic Dermatitis

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PATHOGENESIS: Type IV delayed hypersensitivity reaction

HISTOLOGY: spongiotic dermatitis

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Describe the pathogenesis and histological appearance of a Contact Irritant Dermatitis

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PATHOGENESIS: Trauma e.g. Soap/water

HISTOLOGY: spongiotic dermatitis

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12
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Describe the pathogenesis and histological appearance of Atopic eczema

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PATHOGENESIS: Genetic and Environmental factors = inflammation

HISTOLOGY: spongiotic dermatitis

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Describe the pathogenesis and histological appearance of Drug related eczema

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PATHOGENESIS: Type I and Type IV Hypersensitivity Reaction

HISTOLOGY: Spongiotic dermatitis and Eosinophils

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Describe the pathogenesis and histological appearance of photo-induced/photosensitive eczema

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PATHOGENESIS: Reaction to UV light

HISTOLOGY: spongiotic dermatitis

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Describe the pathogenesis and histological appearance of Lichen Simplex

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PATHOGENESIS: Physical Trauma to skin e.g. scratching

HISTOLOGY: spongiotic dermatitis and external trauma

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Describe the pathogenesis and histological appearance of Stasis Dermatitis

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PATHOGENESIS: Physical Trauma to skin e.g. hydrostatic pressure

HISTOLOGY: spongiotic dermatitis and extravasation of RBC’s

17
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What are the most common causes of contact allergic dermatitis?

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chemicals
topical therapies
NICKEL
plants

18
Q

Describe the process of patch testing for a specific allergen

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Batteries of allergens are placed in small wells
Applied to back skin
Left in place for 48 hours
Reactions checked at 96 hours

19
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What is a contact irritant dermatitis?

A

Non-specific physical irritation rather than a specific allergic reaction

Eg Soap/detergent/cleaning products, water, oil

20
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Name clinical features which are often seen in hand dermatitis

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Erythema
scaling
fissuring
lichenification
nail dystrophy
crusting
21
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What type of dermatitis is Nappy Rash?

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irritant contact dermatitis to urine

sometimes with ulceration

NOTE: sparing of flexures - unlike in fungal infection

22
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What percentage of school children are affected by atopic eczema?

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25%

23
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How can pruritus in atopic eczema affect children of school age?

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Leads to sleep disturbance and therefore neurocognitive impairment at school

24
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Describe the typical distribution seen in atopic eczema

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Flexural distribution

(inside elbow, back of knee, inside of wrists, front of ankles)

sometimes eyes/neck/genital areas

25
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What other atopic diseases are often associated with eczema?

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hayfever
asthma
food allergy

26
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Describe the appearance of atopic eczema in skin of colour

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papular
ill defined erythema (often difficult to see)
scaling
extensive lichenification and keloid scarring

27
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What secondary infection is common in atopic eczema

A

staph aureus
gold crusting
(this easily multiplies on eczema prone skin)

28
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What variation of eczema presents as monomorphic punched out lesions and what virus is it caused by?

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Eczema Herpeticum

Caused by Herpes Simplex

29
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What is the diagnostic criteria for atopic eczema in the UK?

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Itching plus 3 or more:

  • Visible (or Hx of) flexural rash
  • Personal history of atopy (or 1st degree relative if under 4)
  • Generally dry skin
  • Onset before age 2 years
30
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Describe the progression of treatments for eczema

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  • Plenty of emollients
  • Avoid irritants including shower gels and soaps
  • Topical steroids
  • Treat infection
  • Phototherapy – mainly UVB
  • Systemic immunosuppressants
  • Biologic agents
31
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How does discoid eczema usually present?

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Well defined discrete lesions
Patient can often be atopic too
Also can cause secondary infection

32
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How is photosensitive eczema usually noticed?

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Cut off at collar

also known as Chronic Actinic Dermatitis

33
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Where does stasis eczema usually present?

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The lateral malleolus

34
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What is another word for seborrhoeic dermatitis?

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Cradle Cap

35
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What is seborrhoeic dermatitis usually accompanied by?

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Fungal infection

36
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What is typical of Pompholyx Eczema?

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Sudden onset of Spongiotic vesicles

On lateral aspect of the digits

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