Section 2- Eczema/Dermatitis Flashcards
Type of hypersensitivity reaction of allergic contact dermatitis
Type IV
This type of contact dermatitis occurs after a single exposure to the offending agent
Dependent on the concentration
Irritant contact dermatitis
Most common form of occupational skin disease
Irritant contact dermatitis
Most common form of chronic irritant contact dermatitis
Cumulative ICD
Patch tests should be delayed until dermatitis has subsided for at least _____
2 weeks
Topical therapy for allergic contact dermatitis
Topical glucocorticoids (class 1-3) Wet dressings soaked in Burow solution changed Q2-3
Systemic glucocorticoid for ACD
Prednisone 70mg tapering to 5-10mg OD x 1-2 weeks
Hypersensitivity reaction in atopic dermatitis
Type I (IgE mediated)
What interleukins predominate in Acute AD?
IL 4
IL 13
Sine qua non of atopic dermatitis
Pruritus
Adult type AD type of distribution
Flexural
AD in african americans and in dark brown skin is more _____
Follicular
Cyclosporine side effects
Hypertension
Reduced renal function
Treatment for severe adult AD in healthy persons when all other treatments fail
Cyclosporine 5mg/kg/day
Limited to 3-6 months due to side effects
Results from repetitive rubbing and scratching
Occurring in circumscribed plaques, skin is palpably thickened, excoriations
Lichen simplex chronicus