Lupus and Dermititis9/30 Flashcards

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lupus

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autoimmune disease causing inflammation throughout whole body

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2
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lupus cause

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genetics, environmental factors

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3
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4 types

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-Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus
-Cutaneous Lupus
-Drug Induced Lupus
-Neonatal Lupus

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4
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cutaneous lupus staple sign

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butterfly rash

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5
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drug induced lupus

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> > 50, side effect of certain meds, impacts skin/joints/ kidneys/eyes

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6
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dermatitis

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condition causing swelling and irritation of skin

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7
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Atopic Dermatitis

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starts at infancy, not contagious, no cure

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8
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other 4 types

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Contact dermatitis ( allergic rxns), dyhidrotic dermatitis(pompholyx), Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), Neurodermatitis (Lichen Simplex Chronicus)

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9
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Causes of Atopic dermatitis

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oversensitive immune system
genetics

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10
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Characterized by

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1 Barrier dysfunction
2 Inflammation
3 Pruritis ( itchy sensation from nerves to surface of skin)

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