Dermatology Flashcards
what is the pathology of eczema
genetic barrier dysfunction
abnormality in filaggrin expression
loss of water and barrier function
what is atopic dermatitis
classic eczema
itchy and red
runs in families
older-flexural pattern
what is seborrheic eczeema
face and scalp
eyebroww and folds
overproduction of yeast
anti fungal creams and shampoos
what is discoid eczema
annular/circular patches
can be acute
potent topical steriod
whaat is pomphylx
vesicles on palms and soles
tiny blisters
really ithcy
what is exogenous eczema
contact allergic dermatitis
contact irritant dermaitis
hypersensivity
patch testing
what is the treatment for eczema
cream ointmetns dermovate botnovate eumovate hydrocortisone finger tip unit emollients
what to do for suspected food allergy
skin prick test
test for IgE
lip swelling and facial redness
what is imteigo
honey coloured areas
staph aurea infection
fuidin
oral flucoxacillin
what are viral warts
human paopillomvirus
anywhere apart from foot
direct skin contact spread
salicylic acid
eczema coxaskium vs herpeticum
self limiting vs very unwell
what are examples of systemic diseases
orofacial granumomatosis
erythema nodosum
dermatitis herpetiformis
urticaria- codeine and ACE triggers
