Erythemas and topics from 27 to 31

Question 1

Erythema Nodosum is ?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the subcutaneous fat. ( panniculitis )

TTT: NSAIDs and GCS

Question 2

Pityriasis rosea?

Answer 2

• Viral rash “Herpesvirus 7” which lasts about 2-10 weeks.
• Herald patch or “mother plaque” followed by similar, smaller oval red patches that are located mainly on the trunk.
• No TTT is curative.

Question 3

Vitiligo?

Answer 3

An acquired circumscribed depigmentation with a complete loss of melanocyte from affected areas.

Question 4

TTT for Rosacea?

Answer 4

• Tetracyclines.
• Metronidazole, isotretinoin.
• Rhinophyma and telangiectasia is treated by surgery or laser surgery.

Question 5

successive crops of a wide range of morphologic lesions is characteristic for ?

Answer 5

PLEVA “ Pityriasis lichenoides “.

Question 6

Herald patch ?

Answer 6

Pityriasis rosea.

- AKA “ mother patch “

Question 7

What is the complication of Rosacea?

Answer 7

Rhinophyma (enlarged nose): more in men.

Question 8

TTT of SJS ?

Answer 8

• IV immunoglobin.

- GCS.

Question 9

Types of pityriasis lichenoides?

Answer 9

1. Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA): Acute form usually found in children.
2. pityriasis lichenoides chronica (PLC): more long- lasting form.

Question 10

Erythema multiforme disorders are ?

Answer 10

• SJS (<10%)

- TEN (>30%)

Question 11

Rosacea ?

Answer 11

• is a common, chronic, incurable, adult acne-like skin condition that is easily controllable and medically manageable.
• Coupled with an increase reactivity of capillaries leading to flushing and telangiectasia.

Question 12

Lupus pernio?

Answer 12

• occurs in sarcoidosis.

- Violaceous, soft infiltrations on cheeks and nose, which is grossly enlarged.

Question 13

Name the 4 most important Erythemas?

Answer 13

• Erythema multiforme.
• Erythema Nodosum.
• Erythema Migrans.
• Erythema Marginutum.

Question 14

TTT of TEN ?

Answer 14

• IV immunoglobin.

- Cyclosporine A.