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Dermatology Flashcards

1
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What is another name for eczema?

A

Dermatitis

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2
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What is eczema?

A

Itchy dry inflammatory skin disease

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3
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What are different types of eczema?

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Atopic
Seborrhoeic
Discoid
Pomphylx
Varicose
Contact allergic dermatitis
Contact irritant dermatitis
Photoaggravated
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4
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Where is affected by seborrhoeic eczema?

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Face/scalp

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5
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What is pomphylx dermatitis?

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Vesicles affecting palms/sores

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6
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What is varicose eczema?

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Eczema caused by oedema/venous insufficiency

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7
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What is atopic eczema?

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Most common - allergic response

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8
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What 3 conditions are part of atopic march?

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Eczema
Asthma
Hayfever

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9
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What is atopic march?

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Progression of atopic conditions through early years of life

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10
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How is atopic eczema distributed in infancy?

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Starts on face/neck (cheeks common), can spread more generally

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How does atopic eczema present in older children?

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Flexural pattern - antecubital fossa, popliteal fossa, etc

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12
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What are complications of atopic eczema?

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Loss of skin barrier function:
Loss of water
Irritants may penetrate - soap, detergent, solvents, dirt
Allergens may penetrate

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13
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What are flares of childhood eczema associated with?

A 
Infection/viral illness
Environment - central heating, cold air
Pets if allergic
Teething
Stress
Sometimes no cause for flare found
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14
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How is seborrhoeic dermatitis managed?

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Emollients
Antifungal creams
Antifungal shampoos
Mild topical steroids

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15
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What is used to test for allergies and eczema?

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Blood test for specific IgE antibodies
Skin prick testing
Beware of false positive tests

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16
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What are common sources of allergy?

A

Milk
Soy
Peanuts
Eggs

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17
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How is eczema treated?

A 
Emollients
Topical steroids
UVB light
Immunosuppressive medication
Calcineurin inhibitors
18
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How are steroids used for eczema?

A

Once daily for 1-2 weeks
If improvement then use alternate days for a few more days
If still persists use twice weekly in areas
If flare up starts go back to daily application

19
Q

How much steroid should be given?

A

1 fingertip unit

20
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What is impetigo?

A

Acute superficial bacterial skin infection

Pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions

21
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What typically causes impetigo?

A

Staph aureus

22
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How is impetigo treated?

A

Topical antibacterial - fucidin

Oral antibiotic - flucloxacillin

23
Q

What is molloscum contagiosum?

A

Benign self limiting infection
2 week to 6 month incubation
Pearly papules, umbilicated centre
Transmission to close direct contacts

24
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What organism causes molloscum contagiosum?

A

Molluscipox virus

25
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How can molloscum contagiosum be treated?

A

Conservative management

5% potassium hydroxide

26
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What causes viral warts?

A

HPV

27
Q

What is a wart in the sole of the foot called?

A

Verruca

28
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How are viral warts treated?

A

Topical salicylic acid

29
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What conditions cause viral exanthems?

A 
Chicken pox
Measles
Rubella
Herpes virus 6
Erythema infectiosum
30
Q

What is orofacial granulomatosus?

A

Lip swelling and fissuring

Oral mucosal lesions - ulcers and tags, cobblestone appearance

31
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What conditions are associated with orofacial granulomatosus?

A

Crohn’s disease

Sarcoidosis

32
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What is erythema nodosum?

A

Painful erythematous subcutaneous nodules - usually over shins

33
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What are causes of erythema nodosum?

A 
Infections - streptococcus
IBD
Sarcoidosis
Drugs - OCP, sulphonamides
Mycobacterial infections
Idiopathic
34
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What disease is dermatitis herpetiformis associated with?

A

Coeliac disease

35
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What lesions are in dermatitis herpetiformis?

A

Itchy blisters in clusters - symmetrical

36
Q

Where are common areas affected by dermatitis herpetiformis?

A 
Scalp
Shoulders
Buttocks
Elbows
Knees
37
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How is dermatitis herpetiformis treated?

A

Emollients
Gluten free diet
Topical steroids
Dapsone

38
Q

What is another name for urticaria?

A

Hives

39
Q

What can cause urticaria?

A 
Viral infection
Bacterial infection
Food or drug allergy
NSAIDs/opiates
Vaccinations
40
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How is urticaria treated?

A

Avoid triggers

Antihistamines - ranitidine

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