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1
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what else can psoriasis affect as well as the skin?

A

nails - pitting, oncholysis, dystrophy, subungal hyperkeratosis
joints

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what causes psoriasis?

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multifactorial

genetic predisposition and environmental trigger - stress, drugs, infection

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3
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what is the most common form of psoriasis?

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chronic plaque psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris)

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what is the koebner phenomenon?

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psoriasis develops in scar, wound or area of trauma

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5
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what is auspitz sign?

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removal of surface scale reveals tiny bleeding points due to capillaries in extended dermal papillae

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6
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give 3 other types of psoriasis?

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guttate (after throat infection)
palmoplantar pustular (hands and feet)
erythrodermic/ pustular (drug induced)

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7
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how are inflammatory markers affected by psoriasis?

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raised

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8
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does psoriasis affect life expectancy?

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yes, by about 4 years due to increased cardiovascular risk

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9
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what are some comorbidities with psoriasis?

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arthritis
metabolic syndrome
crohns
cancer
depression
uveitis
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10
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what are 5 topical therapies for psoriasis?

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Vit D analogues
- calcipotriol
- calcitriol
coal tar
dithranol
steroid ointment (used in conjunction with other treatments)
emollients (essential)
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what non-topical treatments are used for psoriasis?

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UVB and PUVA
Immunosuppression (methotrexate)
immune modulation

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first line for acne?

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topicals:
- benzoyl peroxide
- Vit A derivatives (retinoids)
- antibiotics
Systemic:
- antibiotics (doxy)
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13
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second line for acne?

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oral isotretinoin (systemic retinoid)

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what happens with isotretinoin treatment?

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causes initial flare 2-3 weeks in then improves over 16 weeks

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pathogenesis of acne?

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increases sebum production, pore occlusion, dermal inflammation, bacterial colonisation of duct

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16
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how is acne vulgaris distributed?

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related to sites with most sebaceous units (face, upper back, anterior chest)

17
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describe acne vulgaris morphology?

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comedones (whiteheads/blackheads)
pustules/papules
cysts
erythema

18
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what types of scarring can occur in acne?

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atrophic, ice pick, texture change, hypertrophic

19
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what are the 3 grades of acne?

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mild (scattered)
moderate (numerous with mild scarring)
severe (cysts, nodules and significant scarring)

20
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how long does it take to see the effect of oral antibiotics in acne?

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up to 6 months

21
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what are the features of rosacea?

A

papules, pustules and erythema with no comedones
prominent facial flushing aggrevated by temp change, alcohol, spicy foods, UV
rhinophyma
conjunctivitis

22
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what is the cause of rosacea?

A

unknown but could be to do with the larger amount of demodex mite found in people with rosacea
can run in families

23
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how is rosacea managed?

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topical:
- metronidazole, ivermectin
oral:
- oral tetracycline (long term)
- isotretinoin if severe
vascular laser
surgery for nose
24
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what can lichen planus do to the nails?

A

ridges

25
Q

what drugs can cause a lichenoid drug eruption?

A

ACE inhibitors

statins

26
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where and who does lichen planus often affect?

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middle aged

volar wrists/forearms, shins and ankles

27
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what is wickhams striae?

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fine lace like pattern on surface of buccal mucosa

28
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how long does lichen planus last?

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12-18 months

29
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how is lichen planus treated?

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symptomatically
topical steroids
oral steroids if severe

30
Q

what can happen in untreated lichen planus?

A

hyperpigmentation

hypertrophic scars

31
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what is nikolsky’s sign?

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when the top layers of the skin slip away when slightly rubbed
indicates pemphigus

32
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who is bullous pemphigoid common in?

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elderly

33
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what are the features of bullous pemphigoid?

A

large tense, non-scarring bullae on normal skin with erythema which can burst to leave erosions
itchy plaques and papules may also be present early on

34
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what are the features of pemphigus vulgaris?

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flaccid, thin roofed vesicles/bullae on scalp, face, axillae, groin
can rupture to leave erosions
nikolsky sign positive

35
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what is the prognosis for pemphigus vulgaris?

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self-limiting
can last months to years but most get remission in a few months with treatment
high mortality if untreated

36
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how is pemphigus/pemphigoid investigated?

A

skin biopsy with immunofluoroscence

37
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how is pemphigus and pemphigoid treated?

A

systemic steroids
immunosuppressants
topicals - emollients, steroids, antiseptics
tetracycline in pemphygoid

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