Dermatology - allergy and the skin Flashcards
1
Q
High molecular weight - what does it cause and why?
A
Type 1 hypersensitivity as it needs a portal
2
Q
Low molecular weight - what does it cause and why?
A
Type 4 hypersensitivity as can get through skin
3
Q
Common allergies for dentists?
A
Contact dermatitis
- Irritant
- Allergic
Itchy redness on hands
4
Q
What can remove white patches?
A
Removal of amalgam restorations - limited evidence
5
Q
Chelitis features?
A
Sore, itchy, cracked lips
6
Q
Anaphylaxis management?
A
Oxygen - airway, breathing
Adrenaline (0.5mg)
7
Q
Anaphylaxis definition?
A
Sever, life threatening generalised of systemic hypersensitivity rxn
