Dermatology 5% Flashcards
Vesicular lesions on palms that break and then crack. Tapioca Pudding appearance
Dishydrotic eczema. Tx: corticosteroids
Pruritic, sharply demarcated, coin shaped lesions on back of hands, feet, and extensor surfaces
Nummular eczema
Lichen Planus is associated with what condition?
Clinical manifestation:
Hepatitis C
5 Ps: purple, polygonal, planar, pruritic, papules w/ fine scales
What conditions are associated with erythema nodosum?
Pregnancy, sarcoidosis, TB
Can mimic syphilis so do PRP if pt is sexually active with this skin manifestation.
Pityriasis Rosea
Keratin hyperplasia (proliferating cells in stratus basale + stratum spinosum) d/t ______ =
T-cell activation and cytokine release
Psoriasis
Auspitz sign =
Seen in ___
Punctuate bleeding w/ removal of plaque
Psoriasis, actinic keratosis
Pityriasis versicolor caused by ___
Dx w/:
Tx:
Malassezia furfur
KOH prep: hyphae + spores “spaghetti and meatball” appearance
Wood’s lamp: yellow-green fluorescence
Tx: Selenium sulfide*
Sodium sulfacetamide
Azole antifungals
Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction
IgE mediated
Ex: Urticaria, angioedema
Type II Hypersensitivity Reaction
Cytotoxic, Ab-mediated
Ex: drugs + cytotoxic abs –> cell lysis
Type III Hypersensitivity Reaction
Immune antibody-antigen complex
Ex: drug-mediated vasculitis, serum sickness
Type IV Hypersensitivity Reaction
Delayed (cell mediated)
Ex: Erythema Multiforme
MC causes of Exanthematous/Mobiliform Rash include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Abx B. NSAIDs C. Colchicine D. K+ sparing diuretics
C, D
Allopurinol
Thiazide diuretics
MC causes of Erythema Multiforme include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Sulfonamides B. Macrolides C. Phenobarbital D. Dilantin
B. Penicillins
What’s the difference between Erythema multiforme MAJOR and MINOR?
Minor: No mucosal membrane lesions
Major: >1 mucous membrane involvement
No epidermal detachment
Erythema multiforme = Type ___ Hypersensitivity
4
Urticaria/angioedema = Type ___ Hypersensitivity
1
Sloughing > ___% = Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
30%
<10% = Steven-Johnson Syndrome
4 main pathophysiologic factors in Acne Vulgaris
- increased sebum production ( increased androgen in puberty)
- Blogged sebaceous glands
- Proprionibacterium acne overgrowth
- Inflammatory response
SE of Isotretinoin
- Highly teratogenic: 2 pregnancy tests before starting + monthly while on it
- Hepatitis
- Increased triglycerids/cholesterol
Tx of severe Acne Vulgaris
1st line treatment of Rosacea =
___ may be used for flushing.
Topical metronidazole
Clonidine
PainLESS, soft, fleshy, cauliflower like lesion in genital region =
Caused by ___
Condyloma acuminata
HPV