Revision - end of sem Flashcards
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for ATOPIC DERMATITIS
knees, foot (top)
Most common dermatological conditions in primary care
Excema
psorasis
skin infections
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for GOUT
knees, big toe (males)
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for LICHEN SIMPLEX CHRONICUS
Knees
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for PSORIASIS
knees, legs, foot (top), foot (bottom)
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for NUMMULAR EZCEMA
knees, legs
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for BBC
legs
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for eczema
legs, foot (bottom)
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for CELLULITIS
legs (esp lower leg)
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for tinea
foot top and bottom
Common areas of involvement/ presentation for lichen planus
foot top
Psoriasis
Emollient
Action, ingredients, indications
Action - soften and lubricates
Indications - dry, scaly skin, disguise fine lines and wrinkles, mild irritant contact, eczema
Moisturiser
Add moisture to skin
Indications - dry skin, very dry skin, ichtyosis
Barrier cream
Action and indications
Helps maintain the skins physical barrier, protect from irritation
Indications: eczema from frequent washing, protection from contact with bodily fluids, nappy rash
Foot disease includes
Ulcers, infections and ischemia and are typically precipitated but the common foot risk factors of PAD, PN and foot deformity
Ulcer
An ulcer is a lesion through the skin or cell membrane resulting is a loss of tisssue, usually with inflammation
Causes of ulceration
Venous - inability for blood to return - around ankles, shallow
Arterial - distal extremities, painful
Neuropathic- ulcer
