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Pruritic Skin Infections Flashcards

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t/f family history of atopy is important to elicit in atopic dermatitis

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true, bronchial asthma, acute rhinitis, hay fever, allergies, eczema

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an exaggerated whealing tendency when skin is stroked, often seen in patients with atopy

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dermographism

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what is atopic dermatitis

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  • chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin disease
  • frequently in children (3-6 mos, by 5 years)
  • resolves by adulthood
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pathogenesis of ad: outside-inside theory

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  • primary trigger: epidermal barrier defect from flaggrin gene mutations
  • signal cascades -> cutaneous inflammation
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pathogenesis of ad: inside-outside theory

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  • genetic factors predispose patient with ad to develop abnormally high number of type 2 helper t cells
  • produce proinflammatory cytokines
  • increase vascular permeability, vasodilation, and inflammation
  • compromise in skin barrier and antimicrobial defense
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hanigin and rajka criteria: major features

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3 or more of:

  • pruritus
  • facial and extensor involvement
  • chronic/relapsing dermatitis
  • personal/fhx of atopic diseases
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hanigin and rajka criteria: minor features

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read!!

  • xerosis
  • pityriasis alba
  • keratosis pilaris
  • allergic shiners
  • palmar hyperlinearity
  • ichthyosis vulgaris
  • dermographism
  • nipple eczema
  • cheilitis
  • foot dermatitis
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treatment for ad

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topical corticosteroids (mometasone cream), phototherapy, immunosuppression, basic skin care, trigger avoidance

read guideline

antihistamine: short term, sedating (1st gen)

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ddx for ad

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contact dermatitis

urticaria

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allergic contact dermatitis vs irritant contact dermatitis

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acd: type IV hypersensitivity, repeated exposure
icd: mechanical or chemical injury to skin without specific immunity, single exposure

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skin findings in contact dermatitis

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acute: inflammatory papules and vesicles coalescing into plaques
subacute: erythematous patches with scaling or desquamation
chronic: lichenified plaques with pigmentation and excoriations

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distribution and arrangement of contact dermatitis

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distribution: exposed areas in contact with irritant or allergen
arrangement: well-demarcated patterns suggestive of external cause

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diagnosis of contact dermatitis

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patch test

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treatment for contact dermatitis

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  • identification and removal of offending agent

- betamethasone cream

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what is urticaria

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  • transient and migratory allergic response
  • edematous plaques (wheals)
  • deep dermal swelling (angioedema)
  • severe: respiratory symptoms, vascular collapse and shock
  • any age
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pathogenesis of urticaria

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  • mast cell releases histamine and proinflammatory mediators
  • vasodilation and plasma leakage

acute: <6 wks
chronic: >6 wks

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most common cause of chronic urticaria

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spontaneous or idiopathic

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treatment for urticaria

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  • first line: second gen antihistamines
  • second line: increase antihistamine, add omalizumab
  • epi for anaphylaxis and airway compromise
  • oral corticosteroids as rescue drug
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risk factors for scabies

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  • exposure to close contact!!
  • cramped living conditions
  • atopic dermatitis
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what is scabies

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  • infestation of sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis
  • common in children, young adults, and bedridden elderly
  • transmitted by close proximity
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skin findings in scabies

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  • pethognomonic: burrows (s/j shape)
  • vesicles, papules, nodules with excoriations, scale, crust
  • loc: interdigits, wrist, elbows, umbilical area, genitals
  • intractable nocturnal pruritus
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type of scabies in immunocompromised

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  • crusted or norwegian

immunocompetent: papules, nodules, vesicles

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diagnosis of scabies

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  • clinical
  • micrscopic identification of mites, eggs, or fecal pellets
  • dermoscope: delta wing jet sign
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treatment for scabies

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  • doc: permethrin 5% lotion
  • lindane 1% (not for young)
  • crotamiton 10% cream
  • precipitated sulfur 5%
  • benzyl benzoate 10%
  • oral ivermectin for immunocompromised
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ddx for scabies

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pediculosis

arthropod bites

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types of pediculosis

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pediculus humanus capitis: head louse
pediculus humanus humanus: body or clothing louse
phthirus pubis: pubic or crab louse

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what is pediculosis capitis

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  • most common in children 3-12 yo
  • presence of eggs/nits firmly attached to scalp hair!!!
  • transmitted from person to person (close contact, shared objects)
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diagnosis of pediculosis capitis

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  • demonstrating egg capsules on hair shafts

- bites = erythematous macules or papules with excoriations

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infections transmitted by body lice

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epidemic typhus, trench fever, relapsing fever

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risk factors for pediculosis corporis

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inability to wash and change clothing, crowded living conditions, poor hygiene

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what is pediculosis pubis

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  • crab lice or pubic lice
  • hair bearing sites
  • transmission: sexual contact, close contact, fomites
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management of pediculosis

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pediculicides

  • pyrethrin
  • permethrin
  • lindane
  • benzyl alcohol
  • malathion!!
  • topical and oral ivermectin!!
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what are arthropod bites

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  • intensely pruritic eruption occurring hours to days after exposure to insect
  • children > adults
  • spring and summer
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etiology and pathophysio of arthropod bites

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etiology: mosquitoes, gnats, fleas, mites, bedbugs
pathophysio: type 1 hypersensitivity reaction from injected foreign

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skin findings in arthropod bites

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  • erythematous macules, papules, vesicles, excoriations
  • round or domed
  • groups of three
  • legs > arms > trunk
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diagnosis of arthropod bites

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  • clinical picture

- histopath

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treatment of arthropod bites

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  • topical corticosteroids
  • antihistamines
  • insect repellants (deet or citronella)
  • flea/tick control

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