Module 2 Flashcards
Alopecia
baldness, considered autoimmune disease, may be genetic with environment trigger
Can occur anywhere where hair is present
alopecia areata
hair loss occuring in patches
androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
or male-pattern baldness
most common cause of permanent hair loss
inherited from both parents
four cycles of scalp hair growth
anagen- growth phase
latent or involution- catagen
resting- telogen
hair shed- exogen
meds that cause hair loss
hormones
anticonvulsants
anticoagulants
oral contraceptive
beta blocker
antithyroid
excessive vitamin A
trichotillomania
hair pulling
more common in teens/kids
usually same side as dominant hand
alopecia treatment (greater than 50%)
oral corticosteroids, topical immunotherapy and immunomodulators
finasteride
tx alopecia
approved for men only
use with caution in liver dx
SE: decreased libido, ED
minoxidil
Topical, available OTC
aka rogaine
Best works for patients with recent onset of alopecia (less than 5 years)
SE: irritation, itching, dryness
the larger the melanosome
darker the skin color
Vitiligo
, or the total loss of skin color in patchy areas of the body (rarely over the entire body), is recognized clinically as white macules or patches that are usually located on sun-exposed areas, such as the face, lips, arm, hands, and feet.
most often in mid 20s
thought to be autoimmune
tx vitiligo
topical corticosteroids, light therapy, psoralen with UVA therapy
chloasma
“the mask of pregnancy”
caused by increased levels of estrogen, progesterone, melanocyte stimulating hormone
affect face, nipples, genitals, linea nigra
worsened by sunlight
tx chloasma
retinoic acid, hydroquinone cream, tretinoin, corticosteroid
melasma
more general term for hyperpigmentation of certain areas of skin regardless of pregnancy status
tx with hydroquinone and sun avoidance
Addison’s disease
can cause diffuse generalized hyper-pigmentation, especially in skin crease
other symptoms: weakness, fatigue, weight loss, amenorrhea, n/v, diarrhea
very dark color on one nail is suscpicious for
melanoma
pruritus causes
insects, contact dermatitis, medications, detergents, alternative meds/ herbs, recreational drugs
xerosis
dry skin
pruritus management
eliminate strong soaps, shorter showers, use effective emoillents
use of mild soap- dove, basis, purpose, cetaphil, neutrogena
apply emollient immediately after shower
rx- h1 histamine- hydroxyzine or benadryl (watch for drowsiness)
exanthem
rash
red/pink colored skin eruption
Paget’s disease
rash that looks like eczema dermatitis of nipple/areola
onset is gradual
typically on one nipple
toxic shock syndrome
risk factors- tampon use, greater than 30 hours
may have fever, vomiting, weakness, confusion
also may have bright red, fine maculopapular rash
remove tampon immediately!
urticaria
hives/wheals
a sudden generalized eruption of pale, evanescent wheals or papules associated with severe itching