Lecture 9: Papulosquamous & Inflammatory Disorders Flashcards
What is the most distinctive feature of pityriasis Rosea?
Herald patch on the trunk
What is the MCC of Pityriasis Rosea?
HHV6 & 7
Who is Pityriasis Rosea MC in?
- 10-40
- Spring/fall
After the herald patch, what is the usual pattern used to describe Pityriasis Rosea?
Christmas Tree Pattern
Almost always on the trunk!
Occurs 1-2 weeks after the herald patch
Describe the exanthem associated with Pityriasis Rosea
- Fine scaling papules and patches
- Dull pink, salmon red
What is used in the tx of Pityrasis Rosea
- Oral antihistamines
- Topical antipruritic lotions (Sarna)
- Topical Triamcinolone BID x 4 weeks
- Oral steroids
What is the MCC of Lichen Planus?
Idiopathic
What metals and infection are associated with Lichen Planus?
- Gold & Mercury
- Hep C
What kind of condition is Lichen Planus?
Inflammatory Dermatosis of the skin +/- mucuos membranes
Acute or chronic
What does Lichen Planus look like?
- Flat topped papules
- Annular, purple pruritic
Dermoscopy with oil of these small, flat-topped papule has white lines around it. What are these white lines and what condition is it?
Whickham striae seen in Lichen Planus
Where does Lichen Planus tend to occur?
- Wrists (flexor)
- Lumbar
- Shins
- Scalp
- Penis
- Mouth
Which Lichen Planus type involves cicatricial/scarring alopecia?
Follicular
Which Lichen Planus variant is associated with Bullous Pemphigoid?
Vesicular
Involvement of this area with Lichen Planus is concerning?
Mouth
If Lichen Planus occurs in the hair and nails, what may happen?
- Scarring alopecia
- Nail Bed destruction + longitudinal splintering
What is the most concerning variant type of Lichen Planus that we need to consider DDx for?
Papular
For cutaneous lesions of Lichen Planus, the preferred tx is…
Triamcinolone under occlusion BID x 4 weeks
Can also use ILK
For Lichen Planus in the mouth, the preferred tx is…
Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus MOUTHWASH
Systemic tx of Lichen Planus can use 3 drugs and 1 therapy, which are…
- Cyclosporine
- Prednisone
- Retinoids (adjunctive)
- PUVA therapy
Who is Granuloma Annulare MC in?
Female children/young adults
What condition can Granuloma Annulare mimic?
Tinea Corporis
But it has NO SCALING.
MC Etiology for Granuloma Annulare
Idiopathic
But seen in diabetics
How does Granuloma Annulare present?
- Shiny beaded papules
- ANNULAR arrangement
- Skin colored/brownish red
Where does Granuloma Annulare MC appear?
- Hands and feets
- Elbows and Knees
A patient has been recently diagnosed with granuloma annulare. They have no other medical h.. You should refer them to…
PCP for a DM workup
How is granuloma annulare diagnosed?
Biopsy showing histiocytic infiltration or necrobiosis of connective tissue.
If you do want to treat granuloma annulare, what can you give?
Topical Triamcinolone BID x 4 weeks
ILK if ^ under occlusion doesnt work.
What is the issue with using cryotherapy on granuloma annulare?
Hypopigmentation
Esp on darker skin. Ppts just say scarring
What layer is erythema nodosum inflammation of?
SQ fat
What is Erythema Nodosum the MC type of?
Panniculitis
A patient presents with indurated, tender red nodules up to 20cm in diameter on both their anterior legs that are only appreciable on palpation. The nodules are bilateral but not symmetrical. What condition should you be suspicious of that they may have?
Sarcoidosis, because this is erythema nodosum
MC area for arthralgia 2/2 Erythema Nodosum?
Ankle joints
What labs would you consider ordering in someone presenting with Erythema Nodosum?
- ESR/CRP (HIGH)
- CBC (leukocytosis)
Sarcoidosis!
What is the expected course of erythema nodosum?
Self-resolving in 6 weeks.
No scarring either.
What can you treat erythema nodosum with if the patient really wanted you to?
- NSAIDs
- Steroids
Inflammatory condition
Say you decided to biopsy erythema nodosum because you were really curious. How would you do it?
Lots of punches to get into the FAT
What is the pathophysiology of psoriasis?
Hyperproliferation of keratinocytes in the EPIdermis