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What are the functions of the skin?

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  • Physical barrier
  • Thermoregulation
  • Fluid balance
  • Vitamin D synthesis
  • Sensation
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What is the outer layer of the skin called and what cells are in it?

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Epidermis

Keratinocytes (90%) and melanocytes

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What are the layers of the epidermis?

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  1. Stratum corneum
  2. Stratum lucidum
  3. Stratum granulosum
  4. Stratum spinosum
  5. Stratum basale
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Define macule and papule

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Macule = small, flat lesion <5mm
Papule = small, raised lesion <5mm
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Define nodule and patch

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Nodule = discrete raised lesion >1cm
Patch = diffuse flat lesion >1cm
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Define vesicle, bulla and pustule

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Vesicle = small fluid filled lesion <5mm 
Bulla = large fluid filled lesion
Pustule = pus filled blister <5mm
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What is telangiectasia?

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Dilated blood vessels visible on the skin

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Difference between erosion and ulcer

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Erosion = superficial
Ulcer = deep
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When describing a skin lesion, what is the structure you follow?

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  1. Site
  2. Size
  3. Shape, symmetry and border
  4. Colour + pigmentation
  5. Surface features
  6. Surrounding skin
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What is the distribution of eczema?

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Flexor surfaces

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What is the diagnostic criteria for atopic eczema?

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Itchy skin condition plus 3 of the following:

  • History of itchiness in skin creases
  • History of atopic disease
  • General dry skin
  • Visible flexural eczema
  • Onset in first 2 years of life
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What are the first line treatments for eczema?

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Emollients (500g per week in adults) - creams, lotions, ointments, soap substitutes
Topical steroids - hydrocortisone (mildest) to dermovate (most potent)

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How much does 1 finger tip unit cover?

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2 palms of area

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What are some complications of eczema?

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Lichenification in adults
Staphylococcal infection
Eczema herpeticum = rapidly worsening, painful, clustered blisters and punched out erosions

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How would you treat an infection of eczema?

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Flucloxacillin for 14 days (erythromycin if penicillin allergic)

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What genetic mutation is associated with atopic eczema?

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Filaggrin

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Where and how does discoid eczema present?

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Symmetrical oval erythematous patches/plaques on extremities
Extremely itchy especially at night

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What age is discoid eczema more common in?

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Over 60 years old

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What type of hypersensitivity reaction is allergic contact dermatitis?

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Type IV hypersensitivity - occurs after sensitisation and re-exposure to allergen

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How can you distinguish between irritant and allergic contact dermatitis?

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Irritant = fast onset of burning, stinging, soreness in exposed area and resolves quickly after removal of irritant

Allergic = delayed onset of redness, itch, scaling in exposed area and other areas. Takes longer to resolve.

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Which type of contact dermatitis is more commonly associated with atopic eczema?

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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What are the main risk factors for seborrhoeic dermatitis?

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Immunocompromised
Stress and fatigue
Parkinson’s

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What causes seborrhoeic dermatitis?

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Inflammatory reaction to yeast (Malassezia spp) due to reduced resistance to the yeast

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How does seborrhoeic dermatitis present?

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Erythematous scaling rash over nasolabial folds, bridge of nose, eyebrows, ears and scalp (dandruff)

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What medication can you give for seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Ketoconazole = topical antifungal
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What can you use to remove crusts on the skin?
Salicylic acid and olive oil
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How is acne rosacea different to seborrhoeic dermatitis?
It is not scaly It spares the nasolabial folds It has papules and pustules
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What bacteria can cause infection in acne vulgaris?
Propionibacterium Acnes
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What is acne vulgaris a disorder of?
Pilosebaceous follicles
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What can acne vulgaris be associated with?
Excess androgens e.g: - Polycystic ovarian syndrome - Cushing's - Steroid abuse
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How do you treat mild and severe acne vulgaris?
Mild - benzoyl peroxide | Severe - retinoids
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What are the side effects of retinoids?
Teratogenic - don't give in pregnancy Photosensitivity Dry skin
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What antibiotics are useful in acne vulgaris
Doxycycline/tetracycline
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What is acne rosacea?
Chronic, relapsing erythema/flushing, telangiectasia, papules and pustules affecting the face
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What ocular symptoms are associated with acne rosacea?
Blepharitis Conjunctivitis Stinging of eyes
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What do men especially get with acne rosacea?
Rhinophyma = large nose
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What kinds of things can trigger acne rosacea?
``` Temperature changes Alcohol Caffeine Spicy foods Stress Amiodarone ```
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What is the management for mild and severe acne rosacea?
``` Mild = topical metronidazole or azelaic acid Severe = oral tetracycline/erythromycin ```
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What causes urticaria?
Food/drugs/insect bites/infections cause increased permeability of capillaries (histamine-mediated) which leads to itchy white weals with erythematous flare
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What is the treatment for urticaria?
Antihistamines e.g. loratidine
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What can be a complication of urticaria and how do you manage it?
Angio-oedema (non-pitting facial erythematous oedema) which can lead to airway obstruction and anaphylaxis Treat with adrenaline, oxygen, hydrocortisone, chlorphenamine (antihistamine)
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What is the pathophysiology behind psoriasis?
Inflammatory autoimmune T-cell mediated
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How does chronic plaque psoriasis present?
Extensor surfaces, scalp and lower back | Itchy circular symmetrical erythematous plaques with fissuring
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What is Auspitz' sign?
Bleeding on scraping of a psoriatic lesion
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What is Kobner's reaction? What conditions demonstrate this reaction?
Lesions arising following trauma to skin in otherwise health skin - Psoriasis - Lichen planus - Vitiligo
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What nail changes are seen in psoriasis?
Pitting - superficial depressions in nailbed Onycholysis - separation of nail plate from nailbed Subungual hyperkeratosis - thickening of nailbed Oil drop discolouration
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What triggers a relapse of psoriasis?
``` · Skin trauma (Koebner phenomenon) · Infection - strep, HIV · Drugs - BALI - Beta-blockers - Anti-malarials - Lithium - Indomethacin/NSAIDs · Withdrawal of steroids · Stress · Alcohol and smoking · Cold/dry weather ```
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What antigens is psoriatic arthritis associated with?
HLA-B27 (also ankylosing spondylitis, IBD, reactive arthritis) HLA-DR4 (also RA and type 1 diabetes)
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What topical treatments are used for psoriasis?
Emollients Topical vitamin D - reduces keratinocyte proliferaiton Potent topical steroids (betnovate)
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What DMARDs can be given for psoriasis?
First-line - Methotrexate Second-line - Ciclosporin (1st line if rapid disease control needing or are considering conception) Third-line - Acitretin
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What areas are most commonly affected by lichen planus?
Flexors Genitalia Mucous membranes
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What is the pathophysiology of lichen planus?
T-cell mediated autoimmune condition where the inflammatory cells attack a protein within the skin and mucosa
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How does lichen planus present?
Itchy eruptions of papules and polygonal plaques that look like white lace Wickham's striae = white on buccal mucosa
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What disease is lichen planus associated with?
Hepatitis C
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What is a potential complication of oral lesions in lichen planus?
2% malignant potential to squamous cell carcinoma
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What conditions is lichen sclerosis associated with?
Thyroid diseases | Diabetes
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What is the treatment for lichen planus?
Potent topical steroids e.g. dermovate
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What is the management of eczema herpeticum?
Oral acyclovir Oral flucloxacillin (to cover secondary bacterial infection) Stop topical steroids
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What are the 5 different types of psoriasis?
1. Chronic plaque psoriasis 2. Flexural (inverse) psoriasis 3. Guttate psoriasis 4. Pustular psoriasis 5. Generalised/erythrodermic psoriasis
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How does guttate psoriasis present and what usually causes it?
Multiple small, tear-drop shaped, erythematous plaques occurring on the trunk Post-Strep infection in young adults
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How does pustular psoriasis present?
Multiple petechiae and pustules on palms and soles
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What phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis?
1. Narrowband UVB phototherapy | 2. Psoralen + UVA (PUVA)
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What are the side effects of ciclosporin?
5 H's - Hypertrophy of gums - Hypertrichosis - Hypertension - Hyperkalaemia - Hyperglycaemia (diabetes) Requires monitoring of U&Es, BP and fasting glucose

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