Dermatology Flashcards
How can Telegentasia and Spider Naevia be differentiated?
Spider naevia fill from the centre- a/w liver disease and telengtasia refill from the outside.
According to the Gell and Coombs classification, what type of reaction is allergic dermatitis?
Type 4- T cell mediated, “delayed hypersensitivity”
What is the classical sign associated with a dermatofibroma?
Dimples when pressed. Dermatofibroma is a nodule, benign associated with trauma such as an insect bite.
Management of Ptyriasis Verscicolor?
Topic anti fungal eg ketonazole shampoo
What is the rash seen in Lyme disease?
Erythema Migrans
Treatment of Acne Rosaeca?
First line: topical ivermectin
Second line: ADD in oral doxycycline
What things can exacerbate psoriasis?
B blockers, trauma, alcohol, lithium, antimalarials, NSAIDS, ACEi
What virus causes eczema herpeticum?
Herpes simplex 1
What is the first line tx for scalp psoriasis?
Topical steroids
In which condition is a hearld patch seen?
Pityriasis rosea
Keratoderma blennorrhagica is seen in which condition?
Reactive arthritis (rash on the feet)
How does oral leukoplakia present?
White plaques on tongue that can’t be rubbed off. Common in smokers. Need to exclude SCC
Dermatitis herpetiformis - management of?
a/w coeliac disease and therefore is treated with a gluten free diet
Eryispelas- caused by which organism?
Strep pyogenes - produces an endotoxin!
What 2 drugs can cause a “drug induced lupus”?
Most common causes
procainamide
hydralazine
Management of acne rosacea?
Topical ivermectin + oral doxycycline for papules and pustules.
What is an example of a vitamin D analgoue for psoriasis?
vitamin D analogues include calcipotriol (Dovonex), calcitriol and tacalcitol
What is the first line mx for Psoriasis?
Topical steroid and topical Vit D analogue
What is the management for acne? (stepwise)
- Topical retinoid and topical fusidic acid
- Oral antibiotics
- Oral COCP
- referral for isotretrioin
Impetigo management
- Topical hydrogen peroxide
- Topical fusidic acid
- If more extensive PO Flucoxacillin
What are the causes of scarring alopecia? (4)
Trauma/burns, radiotherapy, lichen planus, discoid lupus, tinea capitis
What is the treatment for Fungal nail infections, first and second line?
First line- topical amolofine
Second line- Oral terbinafine
What is the name of the rash seen in Lymes disease?
Erythema chronicum migrans (typical bulls eye rash )
What drug exacerbates plaque psoriasis?
Propanolol
What are the features of lichen planus?
Purple rash on flexor surfaces, mucosal involvement, kobner phenonemum where sites of trauma get a white lacy rash.
Treatment of lichen planus?
Hydrocortisone oitment is first line
What is first line for acne rosacea?
Topical ivermetacin