Inflammatory Skin Diseases

Question 1

List the characteristics of stasis dermatitis.

Answer 1

Generally presents on legs, co-morbid with edema; complicated by dryness and itching; treated with elevation and compression socks

Question 2

What are the salient differences between stasis dermatitis and cellulitis?

Answer 2

Cellulitis will be warm and flat, while dermatitis is likely to be normal temperature and raised–generally involving the dermis.

Question 3

Define diathesis.

Answer 3

(n.) a tendency to suffer from other medical conditions given the presence of a syndrome

Question 4

What are the frequent presenting signs of atopic dermatitis?

Answer 4

Involvement of the flexural skin; red, scaly areas; pruritus;

Question 5

Seborrheic dermatitis presents with _______.

Answer 5

flaky white/yellow scales; concomitant with neurological disorders; yeast

Question 6

Psoriasis can lead to an increased risk of _______.

Answer 6

metabolic syndromes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease

Question 7

What molecule is malfunctioning in atopic dermatitis?

Answer 7

Filaggrin