dermatology Flashcards
cyst types
Epidermoid cyst - ‘Blackhead’
Sebaceous cyst - ‘Whitehead’
Dermoid cyst - Can contain hair (or teeth/other abnormal growths within -dependent on the location [ovaries])
what is tinea capitis
fungal infection of the scalp (scalp ringworm), which is a key cause of scarring hair loss in children
well-demarcated hair loss on the scalp
kerion- which are raised, pustular, boggy masses appearing as numerous bright yellow areas with the skin surface surrounded by regions of hair loss and flakiness.
what is Tinea corporis
dermatophyte fungal infections of the trunk / arms / legs
i.e ringworm
what is eczema
chronic atopic condition caused by defects in the normal continuity of the skin barrier, leading to inflammation in the skin
different types e.g. atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis
how to dx atopic dermatitis
an itchy skin condition plus 3/+ of:
- hx of involvement of the skin creases (eg. folds of elbows/behind knees)
- personal hx of asthma or hay fever (/hx atopic dis in 1st deg rel if < 4)
- hx of general dry skin in last yr
- visible flexural eczema (elsewhere if <4)
- onset < 2 yrs (not if <4)
acute changes in atopic dermatitis
erythema
swelling
crusting
erosions
fissuring
scaling
unclear boarders
hyper/hypopigmentation in darker skin
chronic changes in atopic dermatitis
scaling
lichenification (thick skin)
prurigo like lesions (nodules from scratching)
xerosis (v dry)
atopic stigmata in dermatitis
dennie morgan folds (under eyes)
keratosis pilaris
peri-orbital darkening
xerosis
what is eczema herpeticum
viral skin infection in patients with eczema caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) or varicella zoster virus (VZV)
presentation eczema herpeticum
patient who suffers with eczema that has developed a widespread, painful, vesicular rash with systemic symptoms such as fever, lethargy, irritability and reduced oral intake
- there will usually be lymphadenopathy
mx eczema herpeticum
ADMIT FOR IV ACICLOVIR ASAP
opthal if near eye
quantity of emollients needed per week in <12s
250-500g (500g is one big tub)
oitments are thicker creams are thinner
emollient safety advice
they are flammable (careful in px who smoke)
slip risk in bath
steroid ladder
Mild: Hydrocortisone 0.5%, 1% and 2.5%
Moderate: Eumovate (clobetasone butyrate 0.05%)
Potent: Betnovate (betamethasone 0.1%)
Very potent: Dermovate (clobetasol propionate 0.05%)
how to use topical steroids
use the weakest steroid for the shortest period required to get the skin under control
don’t use more than once daily
finger tip unit needed for area size of 2 palms
topical steroid SEs
skin thinning - can make the skin more prone to flares, bruising, tearing, stretch marks and telangiectasia
systemic absorption of the steroid
excessive hair growth
other options to steroid tx
topical calcineurin inhibitors
2dary care referral
- phototherapy
- systemic therapies (e.g. pred course, methotrexate, ciclosporin, axathioprin)
- biologics
2 types of contact dermatitis
irritant contact
allergic contact
what is irritant contact dermatitis
direct chemical / physical irritation to the skin
not a hypersensitivity reaction
do not need sensitisation
anyone affectedw
what is allergic contact dermatitis
type IV hypersensitivity reaction (delayed)
prior sensitisation needed
only ppl w allergy react
- patch testing done (not prick testing - that is done for type I immediate reactions)
what is nummular dermatitis
a pruritic eczematous dermatosis characterized by multiple coin-shaped lesions
what is stasis dermatitis
type of eczema that develops in people who have poor blood flow
often near ankles
older ppl, venous insuff
tx w compression
what is seborrheic dermatitis
chronic form of eczema - appears on the body where there are a lot of oil-producing (sebaceous) glands like the upper back, nose and SCALP
what is psoriasis
T cell mediated abnormal immune response resulting in keratinocyte proliferation
- dry, flaky, scaly, faintly erythematous skin lesions that appear in raised and rough plaques, over the extensor surfaces of the elbows and knees and on the scalp.
- clear borders