Erythemas and topics from 27 to 31 Flashcards

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Erythema Nodosum is ?

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Inflammation of the subcutaneous fat. ( panniculitis )

TTT: NSAIDs and GCS

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Pityriasis rosea?

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  • 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.
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Vitiligo?

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

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TTT for Rosacea?

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  • Tetracyclines.
  • Metronidazole, isotretinoin.
  • Rhinophyma and telangiectasia is treated by surgery or laser surgery.
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successive crops of a wide range of morphologic lesions is characteristic for ?

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PLEVA “ Pityriasis lichenoides “.

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Herald patch ?

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Pityriasis rosea.

- AKA “ mother patch “

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What is the complication of Rosacea?

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Rhinophyma (enlarged nose): more in men.

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TTT of SJS ?

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  • IV immunoglobin.

- GCS.

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Types of pityriasis lichenoides?

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

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  • SJS (<10%)

- TEN (>30%)

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Rosacea ?

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  • 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.
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Lupus pernio?

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  • occurs in sarcoidosis.

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

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Name the 4 most important Erythemas?

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  • Erythema multiforme.
  • Erythema Nodosum.
  • Erythema Migrans.
  • Erythema Marginutum.
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TTT of TEN ?

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  • IV immunoglobin.

- Cyclosporine A.

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