Dermatology (15%) Flashcards
What is the primary cause of increased sebum production in acne vulgaris? When does this most commonly occur?
Increased androgens After puberty
How do you diagnose dermatophytosis (tinea)?
What would be seen upon inspection under a woods lamp?
DX: KOH smear
Wood’s lamp: green fluorescence if due to Microsporum.
Scabies are caused by the mites ______ ______, and are spread via ____ or ____. They cannot survive off of the human body for ____ days.
Sarcoptes scabiei skin to skin contact or fomites >4 days
Patients with erythema multiforme frequently have a ______ as well
fever
Atopic dermatitis is a _____ -mediated reaction with increased ____ production.
T cell mediated immune activation
increased IgE production
Describe the appearance of tinea barbae
Papules, pustules, and hair follicles
Androgenetic alopecia is characterized by hair (thinning/loss) that is (nonscarring/scarring) and most commonly affects what 3 parts of the scalp?
Hair loss
Nonscarring
Temporal, midfront, and vertex area of the scalp
What is the mode of transmission of pediculosis?
person to person
fomites (hats, headsets, clothing, bedding)
What part of the body is usually spared in pityriasis rosea?
the face
What are Pastia’s Lines?
linear petechial lesions seen at pressure points, axillary, antecubital, abdominal or inguinal areas.
Underarm, elbow, and groin skin creases may become brighter red than the rest of the rash
Is a deep partial thickness burn a 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree, or 4th degree burn?
To what depth does a deep partial thickness burn go?
What does it look like?
Painful/Painless?
Describe the capillary refill.
What is the prognosis? (healing time, scarring, etc)
2nd degree
Epidermis into deep portion of dermis (reticular)
Red, yellow, pale white, dry, (+) blistering
Not usually painful, (+/-) pain with pressure, may have decreased 2 point discrimination
Absent capillary refill
3 weeks-2 months to heal, scarring common (may need skin graft or excision to prevent contractures)
Where on the body does atopic dermatitis most commonly present?
flexor creases i.e. antecubital and popliteal folds
What types of medications typically cause urticarial rashes in regards to cutaneous drug reactions?
abx, NSAIDs, opiates, radiocontrast media
What is the hallmark sx of atopic dermatitis?
pruritis
What is the recommended management of diaper dermatitis?
Frequent diaper changes every 2 hours or when soiled.
Open air exposure.
Topical Zinc oxide or petroleum jelly.
1% Hydrocortisone (use for <2 weeks).
May need topical antibiotics.
_______ can occur in infants who have prolonged exposure to urine and or feces
Diaper rash (contact dermatitis)
What is staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome otherwise known as?
In what age group is it most commonly seen in?
Ritter disease
Infants or children <5 y/o
In what population are seborrheic keratoses most commonly seen in? With what history?
Fair skinned elderly with prolonged sun exposure
Describe bullous impetigo. What is the difference in the crusts of nonbullous and bullous impetigo?
Vesicles form large bullae (rapidly) that then rupture and form thin “varnish like crusts” as opposed to honey colored in nonbullous impetigo.
Nonbullous impetigo is associated with _____ lymphadenopathy and is most commonly caused by an infxn by _______, and second most commonly caused by ______.
regional Staph aureus GABHS
Mild, moderate, or severe acne? “Comedones, larger amounts of papules and or pustules” Tx?
Moderate Topical retinoids, Benzoyl peroxide, topical abx, OCPs + oral abx, +/- antiandrogen agents (i.e. spironolactone)
How is erythema multiforme managed?
If it is oral?
If it is severe?
Symptomatically
Steroids/lidocaine/diphenhydramine mouthwash
Systemic steroids
What are some potential risk factors for developing dermatophytosis (tinea)?
increased skin moisture (ex. occlusive gear), Immunodeficiency (HIV, OM), peripheral vascular disease
Describe the appearance of tinea corporis.
What distinguishes this rash from erythema migrans?
What is the recommended management for this condition?
What may be ineffective in tx?
erythematous plaques (circular rash with clear center & defined borders), scaling, cracking & vesicles.
The presence of scales in tinea corporis distinguishes it from erythema migrans.
Topical antifungals
PO Griseofulvin is ineffective
What are nits?
White oval shaped egg capsules at the base of the hair shafts, can be removed with a fine toothed comb
What is the recommended course of tx for milia?
None, usually disappears by the 1st month of life, may be seen up to 3 months old
How do you diagnose a pt with scabies?
Clinically Can scrape skin of burrows with mineral oil to ID mites or eggs under microscopy
Describe the presentation of port wine stains.
What happens to them over time?
Where do they occur most commonly?
Are they usually unilateral or bilateral in presentation?
Where are they most commonly seen?
What other abnormalities may they be associated with?
Pink-red sharply demarcated, blanchable macules or papules in infancy
Over time, they grow and darken to a purple (port-wine) color and may develop a thickened surface
They occur most commonly on the head and neck
Usually unilateral or segmental
MC seen on the face, but may occur anywhere
Glaucoma, spinal abnormalities
Describe the appearance of cafe au lait macules.
Color?
What are they caused by?
Uniformly hyperpigmented macules or patches with sharp demarcation. Either present at birth (or developing early in childhood).
Varying colors from light brown to chocolate brown.
Due to increased number of melanocytes and melanin in the epidermis.
Erythema multiforme is a(n) (acute/chronic) self-limited type (1/2/3/4) hypersensitivity reaction most commonly seen in what age population?
Acute
4
young adults 20-40 y/o
How do you dx a pt with ritter dz?
What can you cx?
What can you bx? What are you looking for?
- Clinical diagnosis. Intact bullae are sterile.
- Cultures from urine, blood & nasopharynx.
- Skin biopsy: lower stratum granulosum layer splitting.
What is the recommended course of management for a pt with ritter dz?
First line?
What if MRSA is suspected?
- Antibiotics: Penicillinase-resistant penicillin 1st line:* Nafcillin or Oxacillin ± Clindamycin
Vancomycin if MRSAis suspected of if failed penicillin treatment.
- Supportive skin care: maintain clean & moist skin, emollients to improve barrier function.
- Fluid and electrolyte replacement
The Gardasil vaccine is administered to young women ___-___ y/o, and protects against ___% of HPV strains, including HPV __, __, __, and __.
Gardasil 9 targets the same strains of Gardasil, in addition to HPV types __, __, __, __, and __.
11-26 y/o
70%
6, 11, 16, 18
31, 33, 45, 52, 58
What is first line management of tinea capitus?
PO Griseofulvin = 1st line
PO Terbinafine, Itraconazole of Fluconazole 2nd line tx.
Erythema toxicum is thought to be due to ____ ____ ____ and is seen in up to __% of neonates.
immune system activation
70%
What is second line treatment for pediculosis?
Why?
Lindane
Neurotoxic (HAs, sz) do not use after showering!
______, ______ pain or _____ pain may accompany a cutaneous drug reaction
fever, abd pain, joint pain
Describe the presentation of Miliaria Crystallina.
In what patient population is this most commonly seen in?
Tiny, friable clear vesicles (due to sweat in the superficial stratum corneum)
MC in neonates (especially in 1 week old neonates).
How do you manage tinea (pityriasis) versicolor?
- Topical antifungals: Selenium sulfide, Sodium sulfacetamide, Zinc pyrithione, “azoles”.
- Systemic therapy: Itraconazole or Fluconazole in adults if widespread or if failed topical tx. Must not shower for 8-12 hours afterwards because azoles are delivered to the skin via sweat.
What is Sturge-Weber Syndrome?
What is the classic triad?
What may a patient with Sturge-Weber Syndrome develop?
congenital disorder associated with classic triad:
- Facial port wine stain (especially along trigeminal distribution area and around the eyelids)
- Leptomeningeal angiomatosis
- Ocular involvement (ex. glaucoma)
May develop hemiparesis contralateral to the facial lesion, seizures or intracranial calcification & learning disabilities
Oral Finasteride is a _____________ medication that inhibits the conversion of ____ to _____. It can be used to treat androgenetic alopecia and has side effects that include what 3 things?
5 alpha reductase inhibitor
testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
decreased libido, sexual and ejaculatory dysfunction
Most warts typically resolve spontaneously w/in _____ years
2
What is the Rule of Nines?
What type of burn is it not applicable to?
No applicable to first degree burns
What is pediculosis commonly referred to as?
Lice
Describe erythema multiforme’s cutaneous presentation.
Target (iris) lesions, dull dusty violet red, purpuric macules/vesicles or bullae in the center surrounded by a pale edematous rim and a peripheral halo
Describe the appearance of tinea capitus
What is the common name for tinea capitus?
Varied presentation: annular, scaling lesions & broken hair shafts. Inflamed plaques with multiple pustules (kerion) with scarring & alopecia
“Ring worm” = common name
What is the most common premalignant skin condition? What malignancy can it develop into?
Actinic keratosis Squamous cell carcinoma
Describe the cutaneous presentation of SJS/TEN
widespread blisters that begin on the trunk and face erythematous/pruritic macules >=1 membrane involvement with epidermal detachment
How do you diagnose a pt with tinea (pityriasis) versivolor?
- KOH prep from skin scraping: hyphae & spores“spaghetti & meatball” appearance.
- Wood’s lamp: yellow-green fluorescence (enhanced color variation seen with versicolor).
What are the three different types of pediculosis louse?
head louse (pediculosis humanus capitus), body louse (pediculus humanus corporis), and pubic louse (phthirus pubis)
What causes sebaceous glands to become clogged in acne vulgaris?
increased production of follicular keratinocytes
What possible colors could a seborrheic keratosis be?
flesh-colored, brown, grey, and black
Seborrheic dermatitis when presenting on an infant along the scalp is called?
Cradle cap
What is tinea (pityriasis) versicolor?
Overgrowth of the yeast Malassezia furfur (formerly Pityrosporum) - part of the normal skin flora.
What are the three types of cutaneous HPV verruca (warts)?
Common (vulgaris) Plantar (plantaris) Flat (plana)
Is angioedema painless/painful?
Painless
What is the first step in management of a cutaneous drug reaction?
Discontinue the offending medication.
Is a superficial burn a 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree, or 4th degree burn?
To what depth does a superficial burn go?
What does it look like?
Painful/Painless?
Describe the capillary refill.
What is the prognosis? (healing time, scarring, etc)
1st degree
Epidermis
Erythematous, dry
Painful
(+) capillary refill intact, blanches with pressure
Heals within 7 days, no scarring
How does a patient with Ritter dz typically present?
Where is the erythema worst?
What will be positive?
What may also be observed in the eyes of a patient with ritter dz?
What body parts will not be affected in a patient with ritter dz?
- Malaise, fever, irritability, extreme skin tenderness –> cutaneous, blanching erythema - bright skin erythema often starting centrally & around the mouth before spreading diffusely.
Erythema is worse in the flexor areas and around orifices - especially the mouth.
After 1-2 days develop sterile, flaccid blisters especially in areas of mechanical stress (hands, feet, flexural areas & buttocks)
POSITIVE NIKOLSKY SIGN
Desquamative phase - skin that easily ruptures, leaving moist, denuded skin before healing.
- Inflamed conjunctiva may be seen (may become purulent) but mucous membranes are not involved.
What physical finding is pathognomonic for common and plantar warts?
Thrombosed capillaries
Inflammatory acne vulgaris has _____ and _____ surrounded by inflammation
papules and pustules
What is the recommended course of management for pompholyx?
Topical steroids
How do you definitively dx an actinic kertosis?
Punch or shave bx
Describe the dermatologic presentation of lichen simplex chronicus/neurodermatitis
Scaly, well-demarcated, rough, hyperkeratotic plaques with exaggerated skin lines
The three most common triggers of urticaria are ___, ___, and ____.
food, medications, infections Also: insect bites, drugs, envr, stress, heat, cold
To what depth does a 4th degree burn go?
What does it look like?
Painful/Painless?
Describe the capillary refill.
What is the prognosis? (healing time, scarring, etc)
Entire skin into underlying fat, muscle, bone
Black, charred, eschar, dry
PAINLESS
Absent capillary refill
Does not heal well, usually needs debridement of tissues and tissue reconstruction
What should be done with bedding and clothing after a pediculosis dx?
laundered in hot water, detergent, hot drier for 20 minutes, toys should be placed in an air tight plastic bags x14 days if cannot be washed
Open comedones are called (black/white) heads, and closed comedones are called (black/white) heads. Which is an incomplete or a complete blockage?
Black (incomplete) White (complete)
What are the three different types of miliaria?
Miliaria Crystallina
Miliaria Rubra
Miliaria Profunda
_______ is best used if the onset of androgenetic alopecia is recent and is involving a smaller area
Minoxidil
What is the clinical manifestation of a patient with pediculosis?
Intense itching (esp. occipital area), papular urticaria near the lice bites
What is the difference between steven johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)?
BSA affected: SJS = <10%, TEN = >30%
Is angioedema a shallower/deeper form of urticaria?
Deeper
What is recommended for pain management in burn patients?
Acetaminophen and NSAIDS can be used alone or in conjunction with opioids
Describe a (+) Nikolsky sign
May use a pencil eraser to test for Nikolsky sign–> The eraser is placed on the skin and gently twirled back and forth. If the test result is (+), a blister will form in the area, usually w/in minutes. A (+) result is usually a sign of a blistering skin condition (i.e. SJS/TEN)
What is Scarlet fever also called?
What is it due to?
Scarlatina
Diffuse skin eruption that occurs in the setting of GABHS (Streptococcus pyogenes) infection
Due to Type IV (delayed) hypersensitivity reaction to a pyrogenic (erythrogenic toxin A, B or C)
What are the 5 types of cutaneous drug reactions? Describe each and how they are mediated.
Type 1: IgE mediated (urticaria and angioedema) Immediate. Type 2: cytotoxic, Ab-mediated Type 3: immune antibody-antigen complex Type 4: delayed (cell-mediated), morbiliform reaction (i.e. erythema multiforme) Nonimmunologic: cutaneous due to genetic incapability to detoxify certain medications
After the herald patch, when does the general exanthem of pityriasis rosea then occur?
1-2 weeks later