Lecture 15 Paediatric Dermatology Flashcards

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What are the clinical features of atopic eczema

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Widespread diffuse scaly eruption

Itchy

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What mutation predisposes to development of eczema

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Filaggrin

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What is the function of Filaggrin

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Binds together keratin fibres

Natural moisturising factor

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What is the management of Eczema

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Topical steroids
Emollient
Soap substitute

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Name a mild topical steroid

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Hydrocortisone

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Name a moderate topical steroid

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Eumovate

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Name a potent topical steroid

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Betnovate

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Name a very potent topical steroid

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Dermovate

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What are the options if topical steroids don’t work

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Phototherapy
Immunosuppression
Biologics
JAK inhibitors

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What is Discoid Eczema

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Scattered annular/circular patches itchy eczema

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What is the treatment of Discoid Eczema

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Stubborn to treat

Betnovate C ointment

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Where does Seborrhoeic Dermatitis commonly occur

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Mainly scalp and face

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Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is associated with what organism

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Skin commensal Malasszia

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What condition is Seborrhoeic Dermatitis associated with in infants

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Cradle Cap

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What is the treatment of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

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Daktocort ointment
Protopic ointment
Emoillients

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What is Impetigo

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Acute superficial bacteria skin infection

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What are the symptoms of Impetigo

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Pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions

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What is the causative organism of Impetigo

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Staph aureus

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What is the treatment of Impetigo

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Fucidin

Flucloxacillin

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What is Molluscum Contagiosum

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Common benign self-limiting infection

Pearly papules, umbilicated centre

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What is the causative organism of Molluscum contagiosum

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Molluscipox virus

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What is the incubation time for Molluscum contagiosum

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2 week- 6 months

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How is Molluscum contagiousm transmitted

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Close contact

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What is the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum

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5% potassium hydroxide

24 months

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What is the management for viral warts
Topical treatments (salicylic acid) Cryotherapy Oral zinc
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What are the symptoms of Viral Exanthems
Fever Malaise Headache
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What diseases are associated with Viral Exanthems
``` Chicken pox Measles Rubella HV6 Erythema infectiousum ```
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What are the clinical features of Chicken Pox
Viral symptoms | Red papules progressing to vesicles often start in the trunk
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What is the incubation period of Chicken Pox
10-21 days
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What is the clinical presentation of Parvovirus (slapped cheek)
Erythematous rash cheeks Trunk and limb rash Aplastic crisis Viral symptoms
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What is the causative organism of Hand, foot and mouth disease
Enterovirus Coxsackie virus A16 Enterovirus 71
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What is the clinical presentation of hand, foot and mouth disease
Blisters on the hands, feet and in the mouth
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What is the treatment of hand, foot and mouth disease
Self-limiting
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What is Eczema Coxsakium
Flared sites picks out areas of eczema Viral symptoms History of eczema
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What is Eczema herpeticum
Monomorphic punched out lesions | History of eczema
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What is the treatment of Eczema herpeticum
Aciclovir oral or IV
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What disease is Orofacial Granulomatosis associated with
Crohn's disease
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What are the clinical features of Orofacial Granulomatosis
Lip swelling, fissuring | Oral mucosal lesions (ulcers and tag), cobblestone appearance
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What are the treatments of Orofacial Granulomatosis
Benzoate and cinnamate free diet
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What are the symptoms of Erythema Nodosum
Painful, erythematous subcutaneous nodules over shins Slow resolution- like bruise 6-8 weeks
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What are the causes of Erythema Nodosum
* Infections- Streptococcus, URT * IBD * Sarcoidosis * Drugs- OCP, Sulphonamides, Penicillin * Mycobacterial infections * Idiopathic
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What are the symptoms of Dermatitis Herpetiforms
Symmetry | Scal, shoulders, buttocks, elbows and knees
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What disease is dermatitis herpetiforms associated with
Coeliac disease
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What is the treatment of dermatitis herpetiforms
Emollients, gluten free diet, topical steroids, dapsone
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What is the clinical presentation of Urticaria
Wheals/hives | Angioedema
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What are the causes of Urticaria
``` Viral infections Bacterial infections Food or drug allergy NSAIDs, opiates Vaccinations ```
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What is the treatment of Urticaria
Antihistamines: - Desloratadine (3 x daily) - Ranitidine - Montelukast - Omalizumab - Ciclosporin
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What is Infantile Haemangioma
Vascular birth mark | Not present on skin at birth
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What is the treatment of Infantile Haemangioma
No treatment is needed | Beta blockers can speed up process