Dermatology #2 Flashcards
What are the four main pathophysiology units of acne vulgaris?
1) follicular hyperkeratiniziation
2) increased sebum production
3) overgrowth of Propionibacterium
4) inflammatory response
Clinical manifestations of acne vulgaris depending on the type
- Comedones: open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads)
- Inflammatory: papules or pustules surrounded by inflammation
- Nodular or Cystic: often heals with scarring
Treatment for mild acne vulgaris
-Topical: Azelaic Acid, Salicylic acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, or Tretinoin or topical ABX (Clinda, Erythromycin)
Treatment for moderate acne vulgaris
-Tx for mild + Oral ABX (Minocycline or Doxy), Spironolactone
Treatment for severe acne vulgaris
-Oral Isotretinoin
Adverse effects of isotretinoin
- Dry skin and lips (MC)
- Highly teratogenic
- Increased triglycerides and cholesterol
- Worsening of DM
- Photosensitivity
What is a furuncle?
Deep abscess infection of the hair follicle
MCC of a furuncle
Staph A
Treatment for a furuncle
Incision and drainage
-ABX for associated cellulitis only
What is Toxicodendron dermatitis?
-Caused by poison ivy (in east), poison oak (west of Rocky Mountains), and poison sumac (southeast)
Management for dermatitis caused by poison ivy, oak, or sumac
- Cool compresses, oatmeal baths
- Avoid use of protective clothing
- wash area with detergent soap
What is Lichen Simplex Chronicus (Neurodermatitis)?
-Skin thickening in patients with atopic dermatitis secondary to repetitive rubbing and scratching (itch-scratch cycle)
Symptoms of lichen simplex chronicus?
Scaly, well-demarcated rough hyperkeratotic plaques with exaggerated skin lines
Treatment for lichen simplex chronicus
Avoid scratching the lesions
Topical corticosteroids (high-strength)
Antihistamines
Occlusive dressings
What are urticaria?
Hives
- Type I (IgE) hypersensitivity reaction
- Circumscribed hives or wheals (blanch able, raised, erythematous areas on the skin or mucous membranes) that may coalesce. Intensely pruritic
- Transient and disappear within 24 hours and new crops often occur
Initial management of choice for urticaria
Antihistamines (H1 blockers)
- H2 blockers (Ranitidine) often added if no response to H1 blockers
- Glucocorticoids added if severe, recurrent, or persistent cases
What is the pathophysiology of vitiligo?
Autoimmune destruction of melanocytes leading to skin depigmentation
Treatment for vitiligo
- Localized: Topical corticosteroids such as Topical Calcineurin inhibitors (Astragraf)
- Disseminated: Systemic phototherapy plus corticosteroids
Symptoms of cyanide poisoning
- Rapidly developing coma
- Apnea
- Cardiac derangement
Treatment for cyanide poisoning
- Hydroxocobalamin
- Cyanide kit (Amyl nitrate for inhalation, IV sodium nitrate, or thiosulfate)