GP_3b ILA

Question 1

DD of itch

Answer 1

1. Localised
2. Generalised
3. Systemic

Question 2

5 major dermatological causes of itch

Answer 2

1. Scabies
2. Dermatitis herpetiformis
3. Atopic dermatitis
4. Drug hypersensitivity
5. Psoriasis
6. Urticaria (hives)
7. Bullous pemhigoid
8. Xerosis

Question 3

Different systems to consider itch

Answer 3

a) Hepatobiliary
b) Infection
c) Endocrine
d) Haematological
e) Malignancy
f) Psychological

Question 4

Ix for itch in primary care

Answer 4

1. Urine dip: glucose
2. Bloods: FBC, ESR, U&E, Ca, LFTs, Fe, TFTs, immunoglobulins
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