Dermatology Flashcards
Which infections can trigger TEN?
90% HSV
EBV
Mycoplasma pneumonia
What is pathology of LP?
Autoimmune
Erosions ie loss of epidermis only (loss of dermis are ulcers)
What is the histology of LP?
Lymphoctytic infiltrate in upper dermis
How is LP treated?
Topical potent steroids Clobetasol 0.05% EMollinets If vaginal- prednisolone suppositories If poor response- Tacrolimus 0.03%
What is the histology of LS?
Thinned epidermis
Band of collagen
Inflammatory lymphocytic infiltrate
Hyaline layer
What is eccyhmosis a sign of in LS?
active disease
List some causes of genital ulcers
LGV HSV Syphilis Apthous Lipschultz Crohn's Coeliac- Vitamin B12/folate/iron deficiency/anti gliadin Behcets
What is genetic predisposition in Behcets?
HLA B51 or B101
Common in mediterranean/ middle or far East, silk route, Japan
More common in women
What is the criteria required for a diagnosis of Behcets?
Recurrent oral apthosis (3 or more/eyar)
Plus any 2 of
genital ulcers
eye lesions (iritis/uveitis)
Skin lesions (folliculitis, papule-pustular lesions)
Positive pathergy test (papule over 2mm diameter at site of hypodermic needle puncture)
What are the ulcers like in Behcets?
Deep, painful, punched out
In men usually on scrotum
Often coalesce
What treatment can be given in Behcets?
Clobetasol 0.05%
Tacroloimus 0.1%
If severe Prednisolone 40-60mg
How do you diagnose genital blistering conditions?
Pemphigus vulgaris, bullous pemphigoid, Mucous membrane pemphigoid Blisters DEROOF Biopsy- immunofluorescence Immunglobulins in skin Pemphigus antibody
What is Hailey Hailey?
Rare benign familial pemphigus
Superficial blisters usually in axilla/groin
Biopsy- suprabasal acantholysis
Other features of Behcets?
Psychiatric changes
Arthritis
Thrombophlebitis
GI involvement
Which HPV type is most commonly linked with SCC?
HPV 16 is related to at least 75% of SCC compared with HPV 18 (<10%).
Which HPV type is most commonly linked with VAIN and AIN?
Many cases of VAIN 1 and anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) 1 are related to the non-oncogenic HPV types 6 and 11, and are thought now to be usually transient infections.