Rash Management Tutorial Flashcards
1
Q
common pathway of psoriasis from strep throat infection?
A
strep throat=> guttate psoriasis=> chronic plaque psoriasis
2
Q
effects of psoriasis on nails?
A
brown discolouration, pitting nails, separation of nail from bed
3
Q
first line phototherapy treatment?
A
UVB
4
Q
rosacea treatment?
A
topical cream
antibiotics
retinoids
anti-mite preparation
5
Q
what do retinoids do?
A
work on pilosebaceous units to decrease oil production
6
Q
what is the immune system’s role in worsening eczema?
A
cytokines cause blood vessels to dilate causing them to become leaky which inflames the skin
7
Q
most likely members of the population to get discoid eczema?
A
older people
8
Q
what effect does pompholyx eczema have on the skin and where is it typically found?
A
vesicular blistering effect
soles and palms
