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Dermatology Flashcards

1
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what is the difference between the presentation of acne and rosacea?

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no comodones in rosacea - black/whiteheads

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what is the management of rosacea?

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avoid triggers -> spicy food, alcohol, stress, temperature change, sunlight

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what is the presentation of peri oral dermatitis?

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Itchy red papules around the eyes, mouth and nose

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how is peri oral dermatitis treated?

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oral antibiotics

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5
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what makes oral dermatitis worse?

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steroids

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how do bacterial skin infections tend to present?

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pussy, oozy crusty

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what is imphetigo caused by 2

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streptococci and staphylococci and is contagious

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how is impetigo treated?

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antibiotics - topical if localised and systemically well

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9
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what is a furunculosis/boil caused by

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Pustular infection (S.aureus) of the hair follicle

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10
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what is a furunculosis/boil associated with?

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diabetes

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what should u check for if a pt has a furunculosis/boil

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nasal streptococcal carrier - if so then nasal antibiotics

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12
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what is erysipelas?

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Superficial form of cellulitis usually on one side of the body

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13
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what is erysipelas caused by?

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Group A beta haemolytic streptococcus

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what is the presentation of erysipelas?

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Spreading red edge -> sharp line of demarcation

systemic symptoms

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15
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how is erysipelas treated?

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systemic antibiotics

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what is the general presentation of fungal infections

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Red, dry and scaly

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17
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name two fungal skin infections

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dermatophyte - tinea

candida

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18
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what is the presentation of candida?

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white colour

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19
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what pt are at increased susceptibility of candida?

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diabetics - likes sugar

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20
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what is the general presentation of viral skin infections?

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tiny blisters

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21
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what is the cause of viral warts?

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HPV

22
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how are viral warts treated?

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May resolve spontaneously or require cryotherapy

23
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what is the cause of Molluscum contagiosum

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DNA pox virus

24
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how are Molluscum contagiosum treated?

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will resolve on their own but take a while

25
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herpes simplex can be triggered by what?

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UV light

26
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what is shingles caused by?

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reactivation of chicken pox

27
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how is shingles treated?

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oral antivirals

28
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is hand foot and mouth disease caused by bacteria, fungus or virus?

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hand foot and mouth disease

29
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what is eczema caused by?

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genetics

30
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name 3 types of eczema

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atopic
contact dermatitis
seborrhoeic

31
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what is contact dermatitis?

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Inflammation of the skin caused by contact with something in the environment

32
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who can get irritant contact dermatitis?

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We can all get e.g. washing hands 100 times

33
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how is allergic contact dermatitis investigated?

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patch testing

34
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name a dentally relevant example of allergic contact dermatitis?

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Lichenoid reaction - allergy to metal filling

35
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what causes Seborrhoeic?

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yeast overgrowth

36
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what areas of the skin are affected by seborrhoeic?

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Affects areas of the skin with lots of oil glands

37
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how is eczema treated?

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avoid irritants, moisturisers, steroids, UVL, immunosuppressives

38
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compare the presentation of psoriasis to eczema

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More flaky than eczema and has a clear outline

39
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compare psoriasis to fungal infections

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  • Bilateral where as fungal infections are unilateral
40
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lichen Planus appearance in the mouth

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White lacy appearance in the mouth

41
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what is pemphigus vulgaris?

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Immune system attacks connections that hold skin together in the epidermis

42
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how is pemphigus vulgars treated?

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immunosuppression

43
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how does erythema multiforme present?

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Target lesion - bullseye pattern rings

44
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what is the presentation of orofacial granulomatosis?

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Soft tissues in the mouth, lips and face to swell

45
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what is the presentation of peutz jegher syndrome

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Polyps in the GI tract and dark spots on the skin

46
Q

risk factors for skin cancer 6

A

Excessive sun exposure and sunbed use

Multiple sunburns

Skin type

Immunosuppression

Personal and family history

Number of moles

47
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basal cell carcinoma (cancer) is usually due to?

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sun exposure

48
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do basal cell carcinoma metastasise?

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no

49
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what is the difference between basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma?

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squamous cell carcinoma grow faster and are tender

50
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name 2 precursors for squamous cell carcinoma (cancer)

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actinic keratosis
Bowen’s disease

51
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what is the most concerning cancer by prognosis if not caught early?

A

melanoma

52
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how do u separate melanomas from benign lesions?

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ABCDE
- Asymmetry
- Border irregularity
- Colour variation
- Diameter >6mm
- Evolving/elevated

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