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Clin Med I - Dermatology > Intro to Eczematous Eruptions > Flashcards

Intro to Eczematous Eruptions Flashcards

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1
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What is the allergic triad?

A
  • asthma
  • hay fever
  • atopic dermatitis
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Who gets atopic dermatitis?

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  • children under 5 y/o
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Describe clinical symptoms of acute atopic dermatitis.

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  • intensely pruritic lesions
  • erythematous papules with excoriation
  • vesiculations with serous exudate
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Describe clinical symptoms of subacute atopic dermatitis

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  • erythematous, excoriated scaling papules

- irritated, longer effect

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Describe clinical symptoms of chronic atopic dermatitis.

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  • thickened skin with lichenification
  • fibrotic papules
  • hyper/hypopigmentation s/p; opposite of patients normal
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Where do atopic dermatitis symptoms present on infants and why?

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  • extensor surfaces: friction
  • face/scalp
  • spares diaper area
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Where do atopic dermatitis symptoms present on children and adults?

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  • flexural folds
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8
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What is an itch that rashes?

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  • atopic dermatitis
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What are the most common food allergens in children?

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  • egg
  • soy
  • milk
  • wheat
  • fish
  • shellfish
  • peanut
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In what order are substances used? (best to worst)

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  • ointments > creams > lotions > solutions
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What is a risk of using over using corticosteroids?

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  • skin atrophy
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Describe the clinical findings of seborrheic dermatitis

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  • greasy scales that look like psoriasis overlying erythematous patches or plaques
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Where does seborrheic dermatitis affect?

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  • scalp (dandruff)

- flexeral areas

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What is cradle cap/crap?

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  • seborrheic dermatitis in the first few weeks of life

- resolves by 6 mo but returns in puberty/adulthood

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What is the treatment for seborrheic dermatitis?

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  • low potency topical glucocorticoids (steroids) with topical antifungal
  • antidandruff shampoos to be left in place 3-5mins
  • high potency topical glucocorticoid solution only for severe scalp involvement
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Describe the clinical findings of lichen simplex chronicus

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  • end stage of many pruritic and eczematous disorders

- circumscribed plaques of lichenified skin

17
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What causes the patches associated with lichen simplex chronicus?

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  • chronic scratching or rubbing
18
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What are the common areas to find lichen simplex chronicus?

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  • posterior nucal region
  • dorsum of feet
  • ankles
19
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What is the treatment for lichen simplex chronicus?

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  • high potency topical glucocorticoid cream
  • cessation of itching and scratching
  • oral antihistamine with tricyclic antidepressants
20
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Describe the clinical presentation of irritant contact dermatitis

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  • well demarcated

- localized to thin skin (hands)

21
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What is the most common irritant contact dermatitis?

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  • chronic low-grade
22
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Describe an allergic contact dermatitis reaction

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  • erythemetous
  • vessiculation
  • severe pruritis
23
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What is the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis?

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  • plant exposure (i.e. poison ivy)
24
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Describe the visible appearance of an allergic contact dermatitis reaction

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  • linear or angular eruption
25
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What is the leading causes of allergic contact dermatitis in the world?

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  • nickel
26
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What is the classic sign of neomycin induced allergic contact dermatitis?

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  • otits externa with red ears
27
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What causes diaper rash?

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  • wetness
  • friction
  • microorganisms
28
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intertrigo

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  • wet skin at a crease

- chafing and maceration

29
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seborrheic diaper dermatitis

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  • involves the creases
30
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atopic diaper eczema

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  • spares the creases
31
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What induces candidia?

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  • antibioitcs
32
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What is the treatment for diaper rash?

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  • airing the diaper area
  • frequent diaper changes
  • barrier ointments
  • low potentcy steroid ointment
33
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What treats candida?

A
  • antifungals i.e. diflucan

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