Paeds - skin Flashcards
key features of eczema
dry, itchy
inflammation of skin
what is the atopic march? 3 commonly linked conditions
eczema
asthma
hayfever
what is the usual distribution of atopic eczema from infancy to older childhood
starts on the face/cheeks/neck and spreads onto
the flexural pattern* /cubital fossa - wrists, hands, ankles
the expression of what protein is abnormal in atopic eczema
filaggrin
is the protein tht binds keratin filaments together (also plays a role in naturally moistering the skin)
what might cause a flare in childhood eczema
infections and viral illness
central heating/cold air
pets if allergic
teething
stress
sometimes no cause
what is seborrheoic dermatitis
dermatitis affecting the scalp and face of babies - under 3 months (usualy resolves by 12 months)
‘cradle cap’ in infants
what is the cause of seborrheoic dermatitis
malassezia (in yeast form)
when is the firs 6 in 1 vaccine given
8 weeks
(+ rotavirus and MenB)
when is MMR given
12 months
3 years + 4 months
live vaccine
red rash on scalp - associated with yellow flakes ? in 4 week old child
seborrhoeic dermatitis
presents first few weeks of life
GREASY, YELLOWISH RASH with flaky scales
most commonly on scalp (cap) but can affect face, ears and neck
greasy , yellow, rash with flaky scales on scalp of baby
seborrhoeic dermatitis
-> malassezia yest is cause
symptoms of Vescicoureteric reflex
reccurrent UTIs at early age
raised creatinine on bloods
-> micturating cystography (viusalise degree of VUR)
