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Session 4: Dermatology Conditions Flashcards

1
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Normal history of acne vulgaris.

A

Adolescents affected which can start as young as 8 years of age.

Usually gets to its worst at around 16-18. This is also the time when patients are most aware of it and most self-conscious about it.

Will get better with age.

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Triggers/causes of acne.

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Diet - oily, dairy (anything enjoyable)

Stress

Genetics

PCOS

Cushing’s / steroids

Environmental causes such as high humidity

Increased sebum production

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Clinical features/appearance of acne.

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Found mainly around face, chest and back.

Comedones both open and closed.

Erythema

Papules, pustules and nodules

Excorations when picked

Can leave scars.

Can be painful/bloody

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Management of mild/moderate acne.

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Topical retinoids

Topical antibiotics

Creams and lotion

Light and laser therapy

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Management of moderate acne.

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Continue as with mild and can also give oral antibiotics and retinoids.

If woman can also be started on COCP if that is an option (hormonally related)

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Management of severe acne.

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Continue as before + referral to dermatology clinic

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What is dermatitis/eczema?

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Refers to a group of inflammatory conditions that affect the epidermis.

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8
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Give types of eczema.

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Atopic (most seen in children)

Irritant contact

Allergic contact

Dry skin

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Give causes/triggers of eczema.

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History of atopy

Dry weather

Cold weather

Any sort of change from baseline.

Irritants

Clothes

Creams

Infection

etc…

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Treatment of eczema.

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Bathing + soap free cleanser.

Soft and smooth clothes

Remove irritant

Apply emollients

Topical steroids

Antibiotics

Antihistamines

Phototherapy

Light therapy

UV therapy

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Clinical features of eczema.

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Usually flexural

Pruritic

Erythematous

Can have excoriations

Usually discrete

Can have papules

Macular

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What is psoriasis?

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A chronic inflammatory skin condition where there is increased turnover of keratin from 30 days to 24-72 hours.

It is immune-mediated.

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Causes of psoriasis.

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Thought to be genetic.

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Clinical features of psoriasis.

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Symmetrical

Erythematous

Scaly + silvery plaques

Well-defined edges

Commonly extensoral

Common sites such as scalp, elbows and knees.

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15
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Aggravating factors of psoriasis.

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Streptococcal tonsillitis

Injuries

Sun exposure

Obesity

Smoking

Alcohol

Stress

Medication

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Treatment of psoriasis.

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Stop smoking, low amounts of alcohol, normal BMI.

Topical therapy such as emollients and topical corticosteroids

Phototherapy (UV)

Systemic therapy

Biologics

17
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What is this?

A

Molluscum contagiosum

18
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What is molluscum contagiosum?

A

A common viral skin infection

19
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Who gets MC?

A

Infants

Young children <10 y/o

More common in warm climates

More common in children with atopy

Also in HIV patients

20
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What causes MC?

A

Caused by a poxvirus.

21
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Clinical features of MC.

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Clusters of small round papules

Umbilicated

Vesicles

Found close to axillae, popliteal fossa, groin or around genitals.

Most commonly arise in warm/moist places.

22
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What is this?

A

Tinea infection

Specifically tinea corpora

23
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What is a tinea infection?

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A skin infection with a dermatophyte (ringworm) fungus.

It is called tinea and then also its a body part e.g.

Tinea pedis

Tinea corpora

Tinea faciei

24
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What is this?

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Urticaria

25
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What is urticaria?

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Characterised by weals/hives or angioedema.

A pale skin swelling usually with erythema.

26
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Who gets urticaria?

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ONe in five children or adults has an episode of acute urticaria in the lifetime.

It is more common in atopics.

27
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Clinical features of urticaria.

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Weals white/red

Usually persist for some time (24 h or less most commonly) and then goes away.

Angioedema

28
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Treatment of urticaria.

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Antihistamines

If not enough try systemic treatment.

Avoid triggers

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