Dermatology 2 Flashcards
Psoriasis
General
Chronic, immune-mediated disease with predominantly skin and joint manifestations.
Affects approximately 2% of the US population
Age of onset: 2 peaks
Ages 20-30 and ages 50-60
Strong genetic component with about 30% of patients having a first-degree relative with the disease
Psoriasis
Pathophysiology
Hyperproliferative state resulting in thick skin and excess scale
Skin proliferation is caused by cytokine release from immune cells
Exacerbation by environmental factors
Psoriasis
Psoriasis
Types and signs/phenom
Plaque - well-demarcated scaly, erythematous patches, papules, and plaques with overlying silvery-white scale
Most common form accounting for 80-90% of cases
Auspitz sign - bleeding after scale removal
Koebner phenomenon - lesions are induced by trauma to skin.
Inverse/Flexural
Guttate
Erythrodermic
Pustular
Psoriasis
important Hx questions
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Are you taking any of these medications: systemic steroids, beta blockers, lithium, NSAIDs, antimalarials, interferons
Joint pain present?
Present in approximately 30% of patients and can lead to joint destruction if not appropriately managed.
Any cardiovascular risk factors?
Patients with psoriasis are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease
Any changes in your nails?
Can see nail pitting, onycholysis, subungual hyperkeratosis, and oil drop sign
Tobacco use? Alcohol consumption?
Both are risk factors and can contribute to symptoms
psoriasis
psoriasis
Topical Tx
Seborrheic dermatitis
general
Chronic, recurrent form of dermatitis occurring in areas rich with sebaceous glands.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Pathophysiology:
unclear
Increase sebaceous gland activity + hypersensitivity reaction to Malassezia furfur
Increase incidence in fall and winter months and with stress.
More pronounced in patients with neurologic diseases and HIV
Seborrheic dermatitis
Clinical Manifestations
Erythematous patches or plaques covered with fine whitish – yellow greasy scales.
Typically found on scalp, eyelids, beard, nasolabial folds, chest
May be associated with burning and pruritis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Dx
Clinical
Seborrheic dermatitis
Tx
Scalp: antifungal shampoo - Ketoconazole 2% or ciclopirox 1% BIW-TIW
+/- topical steroid if inflammation present
Face: topical antifungal agents +/- low potency topical steroid (hydrocortisone 2.5% cream qd-bid x 3-5 days)
Consider topical calcineurin inhibitor tacrolimus/pimecrolimus if needed for long term use.
Severe or refractory: oral antifungals
Pityriasis rosea
General
Etiology unknown - likely associated with viral infections
Common in older children and young adults
Increased incidence in spring and fall
Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea
Clin Man
Herald patch - solitary, salmon colored macular on the trunk has an initial lesion
Followed by a general exanthem 1 to 2 weeks later: smaller, very pruritic round to oval erythematous papules or thin plaques with a collarette of scale in a Christmas tree pattern
Confined to the trunk and proximal extremities
Pityriasis rosea
Tx
self limited, tends to resolve spontaneously in 4-6 weeks
Symptomatic treatment as needed
Topical corticosteroids – triamcinolone 0.1% cream QD-BID
Emollients
Pityriasis Rosea
Intertrigo
General
Inflammation of large skin folds - Inframammary fold, gluteal cleft, inguinal creases, and folds under pannus
Up to 10% of cases are complicated by Candida yeast colonization
Intertrigo
Clinical Manifestations
Classic symptom: burns more than it itches
Classic sign: satellite macules, papules, or pustules around erythema within the skin fold
Intertrigo
Intertrigo
Tx
Topical antifungals: miconazole, clotrimazole, econazole
Ketoconazole 2% cream bid to AA is most commonly prescribed in practice
Nystatin only works for Candida -typically results in incomplete resolution of symptoms
Topical anti-inflammatory: desonide ointment or hydrocortisone 1% ointment qd-bid for 1-2 weeks
Intertrigo
Prevention
Keep the affected area dry, clean, and cool
Over-the-counter antifungal powders can be used as daily maintenance
KOH exam
This is the easiest and most effective method used to diagnose fungal infection of the hair, skin, and nails
KOH dissolves keratinocytes making it easier to see fungal hyphae
Proper technique interpretation requires training and experience
KOH exam
Procedural steps:
-Clean and moisten in the skin, typically with an alcohol swab
-Collect scale with a 15 blade
-Scrape over the skin, allowing scale to accumulate on the center of a glass slide
-Place coverslip atop scale
-Add one to two drops of KOH
-Microscopy: scan at a low power to locate cells, then study in detail for hyphae at 10X
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Tinea Capitis
General
Fungal infection of the scalp, involving the skin and hair.
Typically Trichophyton tonsurans or Microsporum canis
Typically affects children and immunocompromised individuals
Increased incidence in African Americans
Spread by contact - either by an infected individual or by fomites
Tinea Capitis
Risk factor
Poor hygiene
Tinea capitis
Clinical Manifestations
Patches of alopecia with black dots or scaly patches of hair loss, commonly with erythema and pruritus.
Kerion: characterized by the development of an inflammatory boggy edematous plaque with pustules, thick crusting, and/or drainage, with suppurative folliculitis. Painful and tender. Can lead to scarring.
Tinea capitis
Dx
clinical, can be confirmed with KOH or Wood’s Lamp
Definitive diagnosis: fungal culture.
Tinea capitis
Tx
1st line: oral griseofulvin
2nd line: oral terbinafine
Additional treatments:
Anti-fungal shampoos at least twice weekly - treat all household members with too
Avoid sharing hats, brushes/combs, hair clippers
Tinea corporis
Tinea corporis
General
Refers to dermatophytosis of the skin, usually affecting the trunk and limbs
Pathogen: Trichophyton rubrum or microsporum
Transmission is due to direct contact
Very common in pre-adolescent age individuals
Tinea corporis
Clinical Manifestations
Solitary or multiple erythematous, scaly, circular or oval plaques or patches with central clearing and well-defined raised borders that spread outward
Often pruritic
Tinea corporis
Dx
KOH prep – best initial test
Fungal culture can be performed for definitive diagnosis
Tinea Corporis
Tx
Topical antifungal – clotrimazole, ketoconazole, butenafine, terbinafine, ciclopirox - typically bid application x 1-3weeks
Oral if refractory: terbinafine
Tinea manuum
General
A dermatophyte infection of one or both hands
Typically Trichophyton species
Results from contact with an infected individual; from another site of infection, particularly the feet or groin; or contact with a fomite
Tinea manuum
Risk Factors
Manual laborers
Hyperhidrosis
Existing hand dermatitis
Tinea manuum
Clinical Manifestations:
Erythematous, scaly patch or plaque with a raised, well-defined border
Slow extending area of peeling, xerosis and mild pruritus
May have increased skin markings or vesicles/bullae
Tinea manuum
Dx and Tx
Best initial test: KOH
Definitive diagnosis: fungal culture
Topical anti-fungal agents
Oral terbinafine if refractory
Tinea cruris
General
Superficial fungal infection of the groin or inner thigh
Typically caused by Trichophyton rubrum
Tinea cruris
Tinea cruris
Risk Factors
Males
Copious sweating
Immunocompromised
Existing fungal infection like tinea pedis
Tinea Cruris
Clinical Manifestations
Hallmark : pruritus, annular, well-demarcated, hyperpigmented patches or plaques with diffuse erythema
May have vesicles
Typically spares the scrotum
Tinea Cruris
Dx
clinical
Best initial test: KOH
Definitive diagnosis: fungal culture
tinea cruris
Tx
Topical anti-fungals - clotrimazole, butenafine, terbinafine, Ketoconazole, ciclopirox
General measures: desiccant powders, avoidance of tight-fitting clothing, put socks on before underwear
Tinea pedis
general
The most common fungal infection seen in developed countries
Most commonly caused by the fungus Trichophyton rubrum
Public showers, gyms are common sources of infection from direct contact and breaks in the skin
tinea pedis
Clinical Manifestations
Most common: Scaling and redness between the toes, maceration may be present
Look for “1 hand, 2 feet” syndrome
Moccasin: Chronic, hyperkeratotic type - sharply marginated scale, distributed along the lateral borders of the feet, heels, souls and is often associated with onychomycosis
Complete KOH prep to confirm diagnosis