Exam 2 - Common pediatric dermatologic conditions

Question 1

What is atopic dermatitis?

Answer 1

Aka eczema - chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease

Question 2

Eczema patient presentation

Answer 2

Itchy rash, dry skin

Question 3

Where does eczema typically present?

Answer 3

Flexural regions (knees, elbow, ankles, wrist, neck)

Question 4

What is the atopic triad?

Answer 4

Allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema

Question 5

Eczema management

Answer 5

• Daily emollient and moisturizer
• Shower with tepid water (not hot)
• Free and clear detergents (no fragrance or dyes)
• Cetirizine
• Topical steroids (medium steroid usually; lower for face)

Question 6

What is keratosis pilaris?

Answer 6

Variant of normal skin - tiny bumps and patches in skin on back of arms, anterior thigh, face, cheeks, or buttocks

Question 7

What is the cause of keratosis pilaris?

Answer 7

• Build up of keratin at follicle

- Dry skin makes it worse

Question 8

Keratosis pilaris

Answer 8

• Daily moisturizer
• Anti-keratolytics (Amlactin)
• Retin-A

Question 9

What is verruca vulgaris and verruca plantarus?

Answer 9

Warts on the finger/body and foot

Question 10

How are verruca vulgaris and verruca plantarus transmitted?

Answer 10

Virus (HPV)

Question 11

Verruca vulgaris and verruca plantarus management

Answer 11

Most resolve spontaneously in two years

• Topical salicylic acid
• Cryotherapy (multiple treatments)