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Miscellaneous Skin Conditions Flashcards

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Hereditary skin condition where cell turnover is reduced to 4 days instead of 27 leading to increase in number of cells produced without normal cell keratinization

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psoriasis

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psoriasis plaques that form at the site of a skin injury 1-2 weeks later

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Koebner’s phenomenon

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3
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Improves psoriasis

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sun exposure

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Pinpoint bleeding under the scale that results from removal

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Auspitz sign

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Patient presents with salmon pink papules/plaques that are sharply marginated w/silvery-white scaling

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psoriasis

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Most common type of psoriasis. Is well defined, symmetrical, appears on knees, scalp, elbows, lower back

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plaque

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Type of psoriasis commonly found in axilla, groin, naval, submammary region, palms, scalp, soles. NO SCALES and more common in overweight persons

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inverse

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Type of psoriasis that occurs in young adults and children. Multiple small teardrop shaped erythematous papules. Scattered diffusely on the proximal extremities and trunk

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guttate

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Most generalized and least common type of psoriasis with erythema and scaling from head-toe. High risk of systemic infection and electrolyte imbalance

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erythrodermic

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Severe form of psoriasis w/life threatening complications. Acute onset with sheets of superficial pustules with erosions. Associated w/fever, diarrhea, leukocytosis, hypocalcemia

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pustular

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The most common precipitating factors for erythrodermic or pustular psoriasis

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acute withdrawal of systemic corticosteroids

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Useful in all cases of psoriasis. Hydrates stratum corneum and decreases water evaporation. Softens scales

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emollients- eucerin, lubriderm, moisturel applied while skin is still damp

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first line agents for mild/limited plaque psoriasis.

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topical steroids

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Used as add-on therapy with topical steroids for treating psoriasis. Enhances effects of UVB therapy

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coal tar

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VItamin D analog used in mild to moderate plaque psoriasis as an immune modulator. Side effects include hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria when topical doses exceed 100g/wk

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Calcipotriol (Dovonex)

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16
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Less effective than Calcipotriene but much fewer side effects including fewer changes in systemic calcium metabolism

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Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)

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17
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Areas you cannot use calcipotriol (Dovonex) due to irritation

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face and groin

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Systemic therapies only indicated for severe or incapacitating psoriasis or with topical treatment failure

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PUVA, methotrexate, retinoid, cyclosporine

19
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What do the following have in common: Beta-blockers, NSAIDs, lithium, ACEI, digoxin?

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drugs that may exacerbate psoriasis

20
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Immune mediated skin eruption of well-circumscribed wheals on an erythematous base. IgE mediated

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Urticaria (hives)

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Hypersensitivity reaction involving the deep layers of the skin. Swelling of the lips, eyelids, palms, soles, genitalia

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angioedema

22
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Patient presents with edematous, erythematous, well circumscribed blanching wheals with serpiginous borders

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urticaria

23
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Substances that may aggravate urticaria and angioedema

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ASA, NSAIDs, ETOH, ACEI

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Initial treatment for urticaria and angioedema

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H1 blockers (diphenhydramine, fexofenadine)

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Treatment for urticaria and angioedema refractory to H1 blockers

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H2 blockers (Ranitidine)

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reserved after a trial of maximal doses of antihistamines for urticaria and angioedema

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steroids

27
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for severe attacks (anaphylaxis like reactions) of urticaria and angioedema

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subQ epi

28
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What conditions should you consider investigating for patient who presents with urticaria and angioedema?

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thyroid and H.pylori

29
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formation of antibodies to melanocytes. Often occurs in the context of other autoimmune conditions such as pernicious anemia and Hashiomoto’s thyroiditis

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vitaligo

30
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Treatment that can help with repigmentation of vitaligo

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topical steroids, tacrolimus, psoralens, UVA/UVB

31
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potentially fatal disease of the mucous. Intraepidermal blistering secondary to an autoimmune process

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pemphigus

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Lesions characteristic of pemphigus that begin in oropharynx and spread to scalp, face, chest, axillae, groin

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flaccid bullae that are tender and painful

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Required for diagnosis of pemphigus or bullous pemphigoid

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biopsy

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Treatment for pemphigus

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hospitalization, systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressives

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skin finding in which the top layers of the skin slip away from the lower layers when slightly rubbed. associated with pemphigus and TEN

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Nikolsky sign

36
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Chronic, subepidermal blistering autoimmune disease. May possibly be triggered by a drug reaction or infection. Almost exclusively in the elderly population

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bullous phemphigoid

37
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Describe the lesions of bullous pemphigoid

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tense and fluid filled blisters associated with urticarial plaques

38
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1st line treatment for bullous pemphigoid

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topical high dose or oral steroids

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Most common cutaneous cyst. Derived from epidermis or epithelium of hair follicle. Becomes filled with keratin and lipid-rich debris

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epidermoid cyst

40
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Very common, button-like dermal nodule

Lesion may be tender and is benign

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dermatofibroma

41
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Benign subcutaneous tumors. Soft, rounded, and movable against the overlying skin.

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lipoma

42
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What is the difference between epidermal and subcutaneous masses?

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epidermal feel fixed whereas subcutaneous are generally mobile

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