Dermatology Flashcards
pemphigus vulgaris is Abs against what?
desmosomes
which of bullous pemphigoid or pemphigus valugaris occurs in mouth?
pemphigus
which of bullous pemphigoid or pemphigus valugaris has positive nikolsky sign?
pemphigus
what are abs against in bullous pemphigus?
hemidesmosomes
what is rx of pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid/
high dose steroids
what is cause and appearance of dermatitis herpetiformis
celiac IgA deposits and causes blisters
what is rx of dermatitis herpetiformis?
avoid gluten and dapsone if bad
what is cause of porphyria cutanea tarda?
uroporphyrinogen
how do you diagnose porphyria cutanea tarda?
wood lamp
what are sx of porphyria cutanea tarda?
blisters in sun exposed areas
what is rx of porphyria cutanea tarda?
avoid sun
what are disease associations with porphyria cutanea tarda?
hep C, hemachromatosis, and OCPs
what is rx of seborrheic dermatitis?
selenium shampoo
first line rx for psoriasis? 2nd?
UV light exposure…then roids
where does pityriasis rosea spare?
palms and soles
what is description of pityriasis rosea?
has salmon colored herald patch that then scales
what is rx of pityriasis rosea?
nothing
what is cause of stasis dermatitis?
edema in legs
what does stasis dermatitis look like?
edema leads to erythematous dark itchy skin
what is rx for stasis dermatitis>
offload fluid
if urticaria does hot have anaphylaxis associated, then what is rx?
antihistamines or steroids