Lupus and Dermititis9/30 Flashcards
lupus
autoimmune disease causing inflammation throughout whole body
lupus cause
genetics, environmental factors
4 types
-Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus
-Cutaneous Lupus
-Drug Induced Lupus
-Neonatal Lupus
cutaneous lupus staple sign
butterfly rash
drug induced lupus
> > 50, side effect of certain meds, impacts skin/joints/ kidneys/eyes
dermatitis
condition causing swelling and irritation of skin
Atopic Dermatitis
starts at infancy, not contagious, no cure
other 4 types
Contact dermatitis ( allergic rxns), dyhidrotic dermatitis(pompholyx), Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), Neurodermatitis (Lichen Simplex Chronicus)
Causes of Atopic dermatitis
oversensitive immune system
genetics
Characterized by
1 Barrier dysfunction
2 Inflammation
3 Pruritis ( itchy sensation from nerves to surface of skin)