Dermatology Flashcards
1
Q
Exacerbating factors of psoriasis
A
trauma
alcohol
drugs - lithium, antimalrials, NSAIDs, ACEi, infliximab
withdrawal of systemic steroids
2
Q
what is bullous pemphigoid?
A
autoimmune condition sub-epidermal blistering of the skin tense, itchy blisters around flexures more common in elderly managed with oral steroids
3
Q
what is pemphigus vulgaris?
A
bullous pemphigoid with mucosal environment
