dermatology UWorld Flashcards
dx?
serology?
tx:
dx?
d/t?
tx:
activation of memory T cells
contact dermatitis
rash 10 days ago with occasional diarrhea
dermatitis herpetiformis
associated with celiacs disease
sub epidermal microabscesses at tips of dermal papillae
IF: anti-epidermal transglutaminase IgA in dermis
tx: dapsone
scaly lesions with pigment changes and shallow ulceration
discoid lupus erythematosus
recurrent pruritic rash on palms/soles/hands/feet
acute palmoplantar eczema – dyshidrotic eczema
painful blisters after playing golf – friction induced with thickening of skin
epidermolysis bullosa
pt had infection took Bactrim then developed painful tender lesions on legs
pt undergoes stressful event, weight loss, pregnancy, trauma, then when pulls at hair >10-15% falls out
Telogen effluvium
chemotherapy – then lose hair
Anagen effluvium – impaired follicular keratinocyte proliferation
painless, patchy, non scarring hair loss
tx?
intralesional triamcinolone
dx?
tx?
ichthyosis vulgaris
topical alpha hydroxy acid
drug induced: ace inhibitor, thiazides
pt with rash 3 weeks, hx of IV drug use
lichen Planus ,, associated with Hep C
nummular eczema