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Rashes Flashcards

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What is urticaria?

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Erythematous (red), blanching, oedematous, non-painful pruritic lesions that typically resolve within 24 hours and leave no residual markings

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What are the causes of acute urticaria?

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  • Hypersensitivity reaction

- Underlying viral infection

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What is the definition of chronic urticaria?

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Daily or near-daily episodes of hives occurring for 6 weeks or more and has a complex aetiology

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_____-_______ occurs in association with urticaria in about 40% of cases.

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Angio-oedema

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What is the treatment for urticaria?

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Antihistamines

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What is molluscum contagiosum?

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A common viral infection in children and young adults that causes umbilicated, pearl-like, smooth papules

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What symptoms will at least one third of patients with molluscum contagiosum develop along with a rash?

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Local erythema, swelling, or pruritus

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What is management for molluscum contagiosum?

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None - resolves spontaneously

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