Dermatology Flashcards

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Assessment of a pigmented lesion with ABCDE

A
Asymmetry 
Border 
Colour
Diameter
Elevation
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2
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Ladder of topical steroid treatments

A

1% Hydrocortisone (mild)

Eumovate (clobetasone butyrate) (moderate)

Betamethasone (potent)

Dermovate (clobetasol propionate) (very potent)

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3
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Side effects of topical steroids

A

Thinning of the skin (e.g. striae, easy bruising

Pigment changes

Local increase in hair growth

Worsening of acne and rosacea

Localised immunosuppression

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4
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Cells types of the epidermis

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Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhan’s cells

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