Inflammatory Dermatoses

Question 1

chronic atopic condition with defects in skin barrier which leads to inflammation of skin

Answer 1

eczema

Question 2

RFs eczema

Answer 2

• genetic

- FH

Question 3

disease that usually affects flexor surfaces

Answer 3

eczema

Question 4

trigger of eczema

Answer 4

allergens

Question 5

immunosuppressants used in eczema

Answer 5

• methotrexate

- azathioprine

Question 6

emollients used in eczema

Answer 6

E45

Question 7

chronic AI condition that leads to psoriatic skin lesions with a genetic component

Answer 7

psoriasis

Question 8

symptoms of psoriasis

Answer 8

• dry
• flaky
• scaly
• erythematous
• raised + rough plaques

Question 9

disease that usually affects extensor surfaces

Answer 9

psoriasis

Question 10

most common type of psoriasis that is thickened plaques with silver scales on extensor surfaces

Answer 10

plaque psoriasis

Question 11

psoriasis common in children with small-raised papules which is triggered by strep. throat infection

Answer 11

guttate psoriasis

Question 12

auspitz sign that is specific to psoriasis

Answer 12

Small points of bleeding when plaques removed

Question 13

Koebner phenomenon that is specific to psoriasis

Answer 13

psoriatic lesions in areas of skin affected by trauma

Question 14

psoriasis mx

Answer 14

• steroids + emollients
• topical vit D analogues –> calcipotriol
• phototherapy

Question 15

complications of psoriasis

Answer 15

• psoriatic arthritis

- nail psoriasis

Question 16

skin condition that affects mainly face w/redness

Answer 16

rosacea telangiectasia

Question 17

triggers of rosacea

Answer 17

• spicy food
• alcohol
• caffeine

Question 18

explain the chronic inflammation in acne

Answer 18

++ sebum production & trapping of keratin in pilosebaceous unit –> inflammation + swelling

Question 19

causes of acne

Answer 19

P. acnes bacteria

Question 20

acne mx

Answer 20

• benzoyl peroxide
• topical retinoids (A)
• topical AB (clindamycin)
• isotretinoin