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Photodermatology Flashcards

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1
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Inadequate sun exposure in conjunction with a diet deficient in vitamin D can lead to what condition?

A

Osteomalacia (rickets in children)

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What are the hazards of UV radiation exposure?

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Sunburn
Eyes - conjunctivitis, keratitis, cateract
Skin cancer
Photoageing
Photosensitivity - photodermatoses
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Out of UVA, UVB and UVC which has the longest wavelength?

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UVA (then B and C)

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4
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The ozone layer blocks which type of UV?

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UVC

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5
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Do windows block UVA or UVB?

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UVB

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Which UV is most biologically potent?

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UVC (Then B and A)

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How many times more potent is UVB compared to UVA?

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1000 times

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Which UV do most sunbeds use?

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Fluorescent UVA

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9
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Which UV is good for psoriasis?

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UVB

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What is PUVA?

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Light therapy using psoralen and UVA

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What can PUVA be used to treat?

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Psoriasis
Eczema
Vitiligo
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

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12
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What are the Fitzpatrick skin types?

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I - Only burns
II - Burns, can tan
III - Tans, can burn
IV - Tans
V - Dark brown skin
VI - Black skin
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What’s a mediator for UVA erythema?

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Oxygen

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What’s a mediator for UVB erythema?

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Prostaglandins

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Are melanomas caused by cumulative sun exposure or acute sunburns?

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Acute sunburns

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What is the commonest cancer in caucasians?

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

17
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What type of hypersensitivity is polymorphic light eruption?

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Type 4

18
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Which antibiotics can cause drug-induced photosensitivity?

A

Sulphonamides
Tetracyclines
Fluoroquinolones

19
Q

Which diuretics can cause drug-induced photosensitivity?

A

Thiazides

Frusemide

20
Q

Other than antibiotics and diuretics which drugs can cause drug-induced photosensitivity?

A

Psoralens
NSAIDS
Quinine
Amiodarone

21
Q

What investigation results may be found in porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)?

A

Abnormal LFTs

Iron overload

22
Q

What conditions have a high prevalence in patients with PCT?

A

Hepatitis C
HIV
Haemochromatosis

23
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In PCT what may be found in the urine?

A

High levels of uroporphyrinogen

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