Dermatology Flashcards
ADOLESCENT, erythematous papules, open and closed COMEDONE of the face
Acne Vulgaris
Clinical Hallmark of acne vulgaris
Comedone
Closed - Whitehead
Open - Blackhead
DOC for mild non inflammatory acne
Topical Retinoids
DOC Severe Nodulocystic acne that is unresponsive
Synthetic retinoid isoretinoin
DOC Severe Acne
Tetracycline/ Doxycycline
Causative agent Ance
Propionibacterium acnes
Rash on Extensor Surface, plaques with adherent silvery scale, + pitting edema
Psoriasis
Pathogenesis of Psoriasis
T Cell mediated -> Epidermal hyperproliferation
Most common variety of Psoriasis
Plaque type
DOC for localzed Psoriasis
Mid potency TOPICAL corticosteroids - avoid ORAL CS
Tx for widespread lesions
Ultraviolet light
Trauma -> Psoriasis
Koebner phenomenon
Removal of Scale -> PINPOINT BLEDDING
Auspitz Sign
Many small scaling papules -> After URTI with Group B hemolytic streptococcus
Guttate or Eruptive Psoriasis
Pustule + Fever
Pustular psoriasis
Distal interphalangeal
Asymmetric arthritis
Sausage Digits
Psoriatic Arthritis
Resorption of bones in hand and wrists; telescoping fingers
Arthritis Mutilans in Psoriasis
DOC Psoriasis
Topical Corticosteroid - don not give ORAL CS
DOC Psoriatic Arthritis
Methotrexate
+ Asthma, Pruritic rashes in Antecubital Fossa and back of Knee, LICHENIFICATION
Atopic Dermatitis
Pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis
Impaired epidermal barrier
Most prominent characteristic of atopic dermatitis
Prutitus
Typical secondary skin lesion in Atopic Dermatitits
LICHENIFICATION
DOC Atopic Dermatitits
Low to Mid Potency GLUCOCORTICOIDS
Rule of 80%
80% - Both parents
80% - 5 y/o
80% - Rhinitis and Asthma
Both parents of 5 year old Rhino has Asthma
Cutaneous expression of atopic state
Atopic Dermatitis
M/C Areas for Atopic Dermatitis
Antecubital Fossa, Popliteal Fossa
Topical immunosuppresants for AD
Tacrolimus and Pimecrolimus
AD unresponsive to Tx
Patch testing - to r/o allergic contact dermatitis
INTENSELEY PRURITIC rash, vesicles and erythematous papules arranged LINEARLY with slight crusting
Allergic contact dermatitis
Type of Hypersensitivity of Allergic contact
Tyoe IV Hypersensitivity
Linear Streak Vesicles
Poison Ivy