Dermatology Flashcards
Layers of the epidermis
Corneum
Granulosum
Spinosum
Basalis
Type of hypersensitivity reaction in atopic dermatitis
Type I (asthma, allergic rhinitis)
Type of hypersensitivity reaction in contact dermatitis
Type IV
Pruritus, erythema, oozing, vesciles and edema, on the face and flexor surfaces; hx of asthma
Atopic dermatitis
Dermatitis associated with exposure to allergens
Contact dermatitis
Chronic inflammation of sebaceous glands and hair follicles due to hormone-related excess keratinization of hair shaft and excess sebum production
Acne Vulgaris
Most common etiologic agent of acne vulgaris
C. acnes
Treatment of acne vulgaris
Topical Retinoid/Vit. A - reduces keratin production Topical antibiotics (clindamycin, erythromycin, dapsone), benzoyl peroxide products
Well-circumscribed salmon colored plaques with silvery scale
psoriasis
common areas of psoriatic lesions
extensor surfaces and scalp, in areas of TRAUMA (environmental trigger)
Excessive keratinocyte proliferation of prob. autoimmune etiology
Psoriasis
Auspitz sign
Psoriasis (pinpoint bleed)
Monroe microabscesses
Psoriasis (collection of neutrophils)
Treatment of Psoriasis
Corticosteroids
Immune modulating therapy
UV light (with psoralen) - to damage proliferating keratinocytes
5Ps: pruritic, polygonal, papular, planar, purple
Lichen planus
common areas of lichen planus
wrist, elbows, ORAL MUCOSA
Wickham striae
Lichen planus (reticular white lines)
Inflammation of dermal-epidermal junction
Lichen planus
Sawtooth appearance of dermal-epidermal junction
Lichen planus
skin lesion Associated with chronic Hep C
Lichen planus
Autoimmune destruction of desmosomes (stratum spinosum) due to IgG antibodies agains desmoglein, leading to separation bet. basal cells and other cells of epidermis
Pemphigus vulgaris
Tombstone appearance
Pemphigus vulgaris (basal cells attached via hemidesmosomes)
Fishnet appearance on immunofluorescence
Pemphigus vulgaris - IF highlights IgG
IgG antibody against basement membrane and hemidesmosomes causes subepidermal blisters
Bullous pemphigoid
Differentiate Bullous pemphigois from pemphigus vulgaris
Both are blistering dermatoses - layers of skin are separated however
1) in PV separation is above basement membrane, in BP it separates the BM from the dermis
2) in PV oral mucosa is involved, in BP oral mucosa spared
3) in PV blisters rupture easily, form dried crust, in BP bullae do not rupture easily
Autoimmune IgA deposition on tips of dermal papillae, causing blistering
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Blistering dermatoses Associated with celiac disease; improves w gluten free diet
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Hypersensitivity reaction with targetoid rash and bullae
erythema multiforme
Type of hypersensitivity reaction assoc. with erythema multiforme
Type IV
Erythema Multiforme versus SJS versus TEN
erythema multiforme + oral mucosa involvement + fever = SJS
10% BSA SJS
TEN is severe form usually associated with ADR >30% BSA , + sloughing of skin