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Photodermatology Flashcards

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1
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What is photobiology?

A

The study of non-ionizing radiation on living systems

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What are the two branches of photodermatology?

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Diagnostic

Therapeutic

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3
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What can photodermatology be used to diagnose?

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Photodermatoses

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4
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What waves are used in therapeutic photodermatology?

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PUVA
-Shorter waves
UVB
-Longer waves

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What is normal cutaneous photosensitivity?

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Where the skin reacts normally to sun exposure, such as a burn or a tan

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How is normal cutaenous photosensitivity classified?

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Fitzpatrick classification SPT 1 to 4

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What is abnormal cutaneous photosensitivity?

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Where the skin reacts abnormally to sun exposure, such as urticaria or dermatitis

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How long does sunburn take to develop after sun exposure?

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3-4 hours

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When does sunburn peak after sun exposure?

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12-16 hours

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What are the main groups of porphyrias?

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Phototoxic skin porphyria
Blistering and skin fragility problems
Acute attach porphyrias
Severe congenital porphyrias

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What do photoxic skin porphyrias present with and how is this relieved?

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Pain, prickling and burning sensation

Relieved by cold water

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How does Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) present?

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Blisters
Skin fragility
Hyperpigmentation
Hypertrichosis
Solar urticaria
Morphoea
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What are some possible underlying causes for PCT?

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Alcohol
Viral hepatitis
Oestrogens
Haemochromotosis

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What are the aims of PCT treatment?

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Relieve skin disease
Treat underlying disease
Reduce risk of liver cirrhosis

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What is more common PCT or EPP?

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PCT

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16
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What does EPP stand for?

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Erythropoietic protoporphyria

17
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What investigations can be done for suspected EPP?

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Quantitative RBC porphyrins
Flurocytes
Transaminases
HB
Bilary tract USS
Phototesting
18
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What does the management of EPP entail?

A 
Explain the diagnosis
6 monthly LFTs and RBC
Visible light photoprotection
Prophylactic TL-01 phototherapy
Anti-oxidants
19
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What is visible light photoprotection?

A

Wear dark clothing
Stay indoors
Topical sunscreen

20
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What can cause Acute intermittent porphyria?

A

Acute abdomen
Mononeuritis multiplex
Guillian-Barre syndrome
Psychoses

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