Diseases of Appendages Flashcards
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Androgenic Alopecia
(Ludwig type III with basal cell carcinoma)
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Onycholysis
- Detachment of the nail from the nail bed
- May be caused by contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, herpes simplex, psoriasis, or trauma
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Felon
- Deep, acute paronychia infection
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Systemic Lupus erythematosus: Nail fold erythema and telangiectasia
- elongated cuticle
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Onychomycosis
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Androgenic Alopecia
(Hamilton type III)
- Autosomal dominant trait that can be inherited from either parent
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Psoriasis Vulgaris
- Psoriasis causes pitting or roughness of the nail body
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Acute Paronychia
- Can be acute or chronic
- Infection of the skin immediately surrounding the nail
- S. aureus is the most common etiology
- There is often a history of trauma
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Androgenic Alopecia
(Hamilton type IV to V)
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Onychomycosis
- Any infection of the nail caused by fungus
- Can be caused by dermatophyte, yeast, or another type of fungus
- Most prevalent nail disease, with dermatophytes being the most common cause
- Casues the nai lto become opaque and turn white, yellow, or yellowish-brown
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Onychomycosis
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Androgenic Alopecia
(Ludwig type II)
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Alopecia Areata Universalis
- All terminal body hair is lost
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Perioral Dermatitis
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Splinter hemorrhages
- Caused by endocarditis
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Papulopustular Rosacea (early stage III)
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Psoriasis Vulgaris
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Discoid Lupus erythematosus
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Anagen Effluvium
- Massive, diffuse hair loss due to damage to anagen hairs from radiation, chemotherapy, or severe malnutrition
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Alopecia Areata
(Localized)
- Multiple, extensive lesions
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Papulopustular Acne
- Plugged pilosebaceous glands (comedomes)
- If comedome closed: white head
- If comedome is open: black head
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Psoriasis Vulgaris
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Perioral Dermatitis
- Appears as erythematous micropapules that may become confluent and form plaques around mouth initially, and later involve the skin around the eyes as well.
- The vermillion border of the lips is always spared
- May itch or burn
- Exacerbated by topical steroids AVOID THEM!
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Koilonychia (spoon nail)
- Often associated with iron deficiency anemia
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Hypertrichosis
- Excess hair growth in areas not under androgen control
- May be inherited or acquired
- May be associated with wide variety of malignancies, medications, hypothyroidism, etc.
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Splinter Hemorrhages
- Tiny subungual hemorrhages
- Caused by trauma or bacterial endocarditis
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Yellow Nail Syndrome
- May be caused by respiratory disease, malignancies, or rheumatoid arthritis
- Involves a yellow or brown or green discoloration of the nails
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Nodulocystic Acne
- Large comedomes
- Both open and closed comedomes can be seen here
- Exacerbating factors: Stress, mechanical obstruction (helmets, leaning on hands), hormonla fluctuations, medications
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Scarring alopecia
- Male pattern hair loss is also present in this pic
- May be the result of surgery, neoplasm, lesions from cutaneous or systemic lupus erythematosus, or follicular lichen planus.
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Moderately Severe Rosacea (stage II)
- May have presentation similar to stage I with small, red papules and pustules
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Periorbital Dermatitis
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Rosacea (stages II-III)
- Telangiectasia, papules, pustules, and some swelling
- Can result in rubber-like texture to the skin and an enlarged nose (rhinophyma)
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Beau Lines caused by cancer chemotherapy
- Appear as transverse, bandlike depressions in the nails
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Erythematous Rosacea (stage I)
- Episodic erythema
- Flushing and blushing followed by persistent erythema
- Can be triggerred by heat, sun, spicy foods, or alcohol
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Alopecia Areata
- Localized form
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Telogen Effluvium
- Temporary increase in the % of hairs in the telogen phase.
- More common in women
- Results from mental stress events: childbirth, hormone chanegs, rapid weight loss, illness, surgery, iron deficiency anemia, anxiety, depression, side effects of medications
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Hirsutism
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What is an effective treatment for Rosacea?
- Oral antibiotics most effective: DOC is minocycline or doxycycline (BID until clear with a low, maintenance dose daily)
- If unresponsive to Abx, use oral isotretinoin
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Psoriasis Vulgaris
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Hirsutism
- Excess hair growth in women, which follows male-like hair growth pattern (areas under androgen control)
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome is most common endocrine disorder causing hormonal hirsutism
- Can be drug induced
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Scarring alopecia
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Rosacea (stage III)
- Solid edema of the nose, forehead, and parts of the cheeks.
- Enlarged nose feels rubbery
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Clubbed Fingers
- This was caused by lung cancer
- Enlargement and broadening of the fingertips
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Mainly black comedomes, some of which are paired, are a characteristic finding
- Very tender erythematous nodules and abcesses that may drain seropurlent material
