Diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnostic features atopic dermatitis
A
Chronic or relapsing dermatitis
Typical morphology and age specific patterns.
Early age of onset
Personal and family hx atopy
2
Q
Age of onset in children
A
Usually 2-6 months.
3
Q
Diagnostic features acute dermatitis
A
Pruritis Xerosis Eythema, edema Blistering, oozing, crusting Excoriations (linear crusted erosions)
4
Q
Diagnostic features chronic dermatitis
A
Thickness (induration, papulation)
Excorations
Lichenifications
5
Q
Excorations
A
linear crusted erosions
6
Q
Lichenifications
A
Increased cutaneous line markings with thickening of skin.
7
Q
AD cause
A
Dysfunctional skin barrier
dysregulation of immune system
8
Q
Factors affecting immune system in AD
A
Genetic
Immunologic
Environmental
9
Q
Most notable feature of AD
A
Pruritis
