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how long should patients with mild/moderate acne be treated before a review?

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three months

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what is the topical treatment for mild/moderate acne?

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benzoyl peroxide
retinoids
topical antibiotic

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what are three topical retinoids?

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adapalene
isotretinoin
tretinoin

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if patients under 12 have a poor response to topical treatment for mild/moderate acne what should be given?

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erythromycin or clarithromycin

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if patients over 12 have a poor response to topical treatment for mild/moderate acne what should be given?

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doxycycline

erythromycin or clarithromycin

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what medication could be considered in females with acne?

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anti androgens

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what management should be started for severe cystic acne with scarring?

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systemic antibiotics

refer for systemic isotretinoin

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how does discoid eczema appear on the skin?

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in circular or oval patches

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what is the most common site affected by contact eczema?

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hand

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what body part is associated with varicose eczema?

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lower legs

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what is varicose eczema associated with?

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venous insufficiency

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what body parts are affected by seborrheic dermatitis?

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nose
eyebrows
ears
scalp

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how does dyshidrotic eczema present?

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tiny blisters on the hands and feet

very itchy

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what are the general measures for managing dermatitis?

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remove triggers
loose, cotton clothes
emollients

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what is given for mild dermatitis?

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mild topical steroids

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what is given for moderate dermatitis?

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moderate topical steroids

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what is given for severe dermatitis?

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a potent topical steroid

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what options are available for managing dermatitis in secondary care?

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phototherapy
systemic immunosuppressants
biological agents

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how does psoriasis present?

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symmetrical red scaly plaques that are well defined

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what are some common sites for psoriasis?

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scalp
elbows
knees

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what is Auspitz sign?

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bleeding when surface scale is removed

seen in psoriasis

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22
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what is the koebner phenomenon?

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when psoriasis develops in areas of skin trauma

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23
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what five topical therapies for psoriasis are used?

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vitamin D analogues 
coal tar 
dithranol 
steroid ointments 
emollients
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what are two types of vitamin D analogues used in psoriasis?

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calcipotriol (dovonex)

calcitriol

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25
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when is dithranol used in psoriasis?

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localised plaques

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26
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what is a whitehead?

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a closed comedone

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27
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what is a blackhead?

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an open comedone

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28
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what is acne vulgaris?

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chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous gland

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29
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what sites are commonly affected by acne?

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face

upper back chest

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30
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what classifies mild acne?

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scattered papules and pustules

comedones

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31
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what classifies moderate acne?

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numerous papules and pustules

mild atrophic scarring

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32
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what classifies severe acne?

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cysts
nodules
significant scarring

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33
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where does rosacea affect?

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nose
chin
cheeks
forehead

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34
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what lesions are present in rosacea?

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papules
pustules
erythema

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35
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what can exacerbate rosacea?

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temperature changes
alcohol
spicy foods

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36
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what is rhinophyma and what skin condition is that associated with?

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an enlarged misshapen nose

rosacea

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37
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what effects can rosacea have on the eyes?

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conjunctivitis

gritty eyes

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38
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what are possible psychiatric complications of acne?

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depression

anxiety

39
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what is the timescale for management of mild to moderate acne in primary care?

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topical treatment for 3/12 then review

if poor response after three months, consider systemic treatment

40
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what is involved in the initial treatment for mild to moderate acne?

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topical benzoyl peroxide
topical retinoids
topical antibiotics

41
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name three retinoids

A

adapalene
isotretinoin
tretinoin

42
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what systemic treatment can be considered after topical treatment for acne fails in patients under 12 in primary care?

A

erythromycin or clarithryomycin BD

43
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what systemic treatment can be considered after topical treatment for acne fails in patients over 12 in primary care?

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lymecycline 400mg OD
doxycycline 100mg OD
erythromycin/clarithromycin 500ng BD

44
Q

what is the initial management for severe cystic acne with scarring?

A

systemic antibiotic therapy

refer for consideration of systemic isotretinoin

45
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describe the appearance of discoid eczema

A

occurs in circular or oval patches

46
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when does contact eczema occur?

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when the body comes into contact with a specific substance

often affects the hands

47
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what part of the body is affected by varicose eczema?

A

the lower legs

48
Q

what is varicose eczema associated with?

A

venous insufficiency

49
Q

what parts of the body are affected by seborrheic eczema?

A

nose
eyebrows
ears
scalp

50
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how does dyshidrotic eczema present?

A

tiny blisters on the hands and feet

very itchy

51
Q

what conditions make having eczema more likely?

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allergies
asthma
hayfever

52
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what are the general conservative management options for eczema?

A

remove triggers
wear loose cotton clothing
emollient use

53
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what is the management for mild eczema?

A

mild topical steroid

54
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what is the management for moderate eczema and name examples?

A

moderate topical steroid

e.g. betamethasone valerate 0.25% or clobetasone butyrate 0.05%

55
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what is the management for moderate eczema on the face?

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mild steroid on the face - can increase in potency if needed to moderate

56
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what is the management for severe eczema and state an example?

A

potent topical steroid on inflamed areas e.g. betamethasone valerate 0.1%

57
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when should adults with eczema be referred to secondary care?

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failure to respond to moderate steroids 
sleep problems 
recurrent infection 
erythrodermic eczema 
contact allergy
58
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when should children with eczema be referred to secondary care?

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uncontrolled despite maintenance + flare treatment
psychological or social difficulties
diagnosis uncertain

59
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what options are available for management of eczema in secondary care?

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phototherapy
systemic immunosuppressants
biological agents

60
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how does guttate psoriasis present?

A

post strep infection

widespread small plaques

61
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what is another name for chronic plaque psoriasis?

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psoriasis vulgaris

62
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what are unstable psoriasis plaques and what can trigger this?

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rapid extension fo new or existing plaques

stress, infection, drugs, withdrawal

63
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what is the koebner phenomenon?

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presence of new psoriatic plaques at the site of skin injury

64
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describe flexural psoriasis

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affects body folds and genitals

smooth, well defined

65
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what microbe colonises flexural psoriasis?

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candida

66
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what is sebopsoriasis?

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the overlap of seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis

affects the scalp, face, ears and chest

67
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what microbe colonises sebopsoriasis?

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malassezia

68
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what is auspitz sign in psoriasis?

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bleeding when surface scale removed

69
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what causes psoriasis?

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multifactorial - genetic and environmental inputs

70
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what sites are commonly involved in chronic plaque psoriasis?

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extensors (elbow, knee)
scalp
sacrum
hands
feet
trunk
nails
71
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describe the plaques in chronic plaque psoriasis

A

symmetrical
well demarcated
scaly
erythematous

72
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name some nail signs seen in psoriasis

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onycholysis
nail pitting
dystrophy
subungual hyperkeratosis

73
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what biomarkers are raised in psoriasis?

A

those of systemic inflammation

74
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name some comorbidities associated with psoriasis

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psoriatic athritis 
metabolic syndrome
crohn's
cancer
depression
uveitis
75
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how can severe psoriasis reduce life expectancy?

A

increased CVD risk reduces expectancy by 4 years

76
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can psoriasis be cured?

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no - important to ensure that the patient knows this and to set realistic goals

77
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describe mild acne

A

scattered papules and pustules

comedones

78
Q

describe moderate acne

A

numerous papules
pustules
mild atrophic scarring

79
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describe severe acne

A

cysts
nodules
significant scarring

80
Q

what parts of the body are affected by rosacea?

A

nose
chin
cheeks
forehead

81
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what lesions are seen in rosacea?

A

papules
pustules
erythema
no comedones seen

82
Q

what can exacerbate facial flushing in rosacea?

A

changes in temperature
alcohol
spicy foods

83
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what change can affect the nose in rosacea?

A

rhinophyma - an enlarged, unshapely nose

84
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what topical therapies can be given for rosacea?

A

metronidazole

ivermectin

85
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what oral therapies can be given for rosacea?

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long term oral tetracycline

low dose isotretinoin in severe disease

86
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what can be used to treat telangiectasia in rosacea?

A

vascular laser

87
Q

what can be done to manage rhinophyma in rosacea?

A

surgery

laser shaving

88
Q

what characterises lichenoid eruptions?

A

damage and infiltration between the epidermis and the dermis

89
Q

name the two most common types of lichenoid eruptions

A

lichen planus

lichenoid drug eruption

90
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what is the pathology behind lichen planus?

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T cell mediated inflammation targeting a protein in the skin + mucosal keratinocytes

91
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describe the lesions seen in lichen planus

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pink/purple flat topped shiny papules
wickham’s striae - white lacey pattern on the surface
itchy

92
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what body parts are usually affected by lichen planus?

A

volar wrists/forearms
shins
ankles

93
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how long does lichen planus usually last?

A

12-18 months

94
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how is lichen planus managed?

A

emollients
topical steroids (oral if extenisve)
UVB phototherapy if severe

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