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Dermatology 👨🏼‍⚕️ Flashcards

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what is psoriatic arthritis

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inflammatory arthritis affecting joints and connective tissue and is associated with psoriasis of skin or nails

“pencil in cup” radiological feature

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mx of psoriatic arthritis

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NSAIDs and DMARDs

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1st and 2nd line systemic treatment for psoriasis

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1st - methotrexate
2nd - ciclosporin

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what nail deformities are associated with psoriasis

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nail pitting
leukonychia
onycholysis

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are systemic retinoids teratogenic? Should they be prescribed in pregnancy or during breastfeeding

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yes they are teratogenic so NO should not be prescribed

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features of acne rosacea

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common
chronic
facial flushing covering usually cheeks, nose, chin and forehead
usually presents in ages 30-60 and females

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how does acne rosacea present

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red rash consisting of papule and pistules on an erythematous background

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what exacerbates rosacea

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facial flushing causing factors like eating spicy foods, hot weather, sun exposure, stress etc

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mx of rosacea

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general therapies like sunscreen, camouflage cream
topical treatments like azelaic acid, brimonidine and ivermectin
topical antibiotics like metronidazole

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urticaria

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hives

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what is psoriasis

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chronic autoimmune disease characterised by well-demarcated, erythematous, scaly plaques

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Cutaneous clinical features of chronic plaque psoriasis

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Itchy, well-demarcated circular-to-oval bright red/pink elevated lesions (plaques) with overlying white or silvery scale, distributed symmetrically over extensor body surfaces and the scalp.

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1st line topical treatment for psoriasis

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All patients should use an emollient to reduce scale and itch
1st: potent topical corticosteroid OD (eg Betnovate) + topical vitamin D OD (eg Dovonex) applied at different times

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characteristic features of basal cell carcinoma

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round and nodular
skin coloured with a pearly rolled edge
telangicestoma
located on sun exposed areas - head and neck

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mx of basal cell carcinoma

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Management of a BCC depends on its size, location, type and local guidelines - but the majority are managed surgically

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what is tinea

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athletes foot

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17
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how is Lyme disease spread

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tick bites

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causes of erythema nodosum

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NODOSUM
NO cause
Drugs
OCP
Sarcoidosis
Ulcerative colitis/Crohns
Micro: tuberculosis, streptococcus, toxoplasmosis

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presentation of erythema nodosum

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tender raised red nodules that usually affect the shin

20
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presentation of BCC

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small, skin-coloured or pink nodule with a central depression
they often have a pearly rolled edge and surface telangiectasia
often located on sun-exposed areas

21
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difference between actinic keratosis and seborrheic keratosis

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AK is lighter in colour and has a silvery appearance
SK has a more greasy appearance ranging in colour from tan/brown to black

22
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presentation of seborrhoeic dermatitis

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classically appears as ill-defined, greasy, flaky scales on an erythematous background

affects in particular the nasolabial folds, scalp and posterior auricular skin

can present with dandruff

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triggers/risk factors for psoriasis

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skin trauma
infection
drugs - BALI, Beta-blockers, Antimalarials, lithium, Indomethacin
withdrawal of steroids
stress
alcohol+smoking
cold/dry weather

24
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presentation of pyoderma gangrenosum

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painful ulcers develop most commonly on the legs
associated with IBD

A 55-year-old woman with a background of ulcerative colitis attends a gastroenterology follow-up appointment. On examination, there is a 2x3cm ulcer on the left shin which is malodorous with a purulent base and an irregular, erythematous border

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treatment of pyoderma gangrenosum

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small ulcers - topical corticosteroids
large ulcers or if pt is systemically unwell - oral corticosteroids
severe cases may require surgical management

26
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what is contact dermatitis

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type of eczema following exposure to a causative agent

two types: irritant and allergic

27
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presentation of contact dermatitis

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o/e a dry erythematous rash with blistering and fissuring of the skin is seen

28
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management of contact dermatitis

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involves emollient creams and topical corticosteroids

29
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how does cellulitis present

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commonly occurs on the shins
usually unilateral
erythema
swelling
systemic upset

30
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management of cellulitis

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oral or admit for iv abx depending on certain factors

31
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for cellulitis who gets admitted for IV abx

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severe or rapidly deteriorating cellulitis
under 1 y/o or frail
immunocompromised
significant lymphedema
facial or periorbital cellulitis
hemodynamically unstable

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management of scabies

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topical 5% permethrin

33
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presentation of scabies

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intensely itchy pruritic rash commonly seen in the interweb spaces, flexures of the wrist, axillae, abdomen and groin

34
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management of shingles

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oral antiviral - valaciclovir - if eye involvement or immunocompromised

IV antiviral if severe

35
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presentation of shingles

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tingling feeling in a dermatomal distribution

progresses to erythematous papules which develop into fluid-filled vesicles which then crust over

36
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What is the condition?
Characterised by 6 P’s
Purple
Pruritic
Polygonal
Planar
Papules or
Plaques

Usually found on flexor aspects of wrist and ankles

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Lichen planus

37
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Autoimmune disease where there are well defined patches of hair loss

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Alopecia areata

38
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Commonest causes of eyrthroderma (widespread erythema with hypothermia and systemic symptoms)

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Dermatitis
Psoriasis

39
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ABCDE assessment of malignant melanoma

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Asymmetry
Birder irregularity
Colour variation
Diameter > 6mm
Evolves over time

40
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Most common type of malignant melanoma

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Superficial spreading melanoma

41
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If a melanoma lesion was located on the soles, palms or nail bed what type is it likely to be

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Acral lentiginous melanoma

42
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Describe the features of superficial spreads melanoma

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Initially resembles a freckle or mole but grows slowly into an asymmetrical patch
Commonly on lower limbs
Mostly in young or middle aged adults

43
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Management of lichen planus

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Potent topical steroids

44
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Oral lichen planus features

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Characterised by mucosal ulceration and Wickham’s striae that cannot be wiped off unlike oral Candida

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