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SIGNS OF SYSTEMIC DISEASE Flashcards

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1
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What skin disorder is associated with Coeliac Disease?

A

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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What is the treatment for Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

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Long term gluten free diet

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What is Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

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Blistering disorder on elbows, scalp, shoulder and ankles

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What are some skin manifestations of IBD?

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Erythema Nodosum (shins)
Pyoderma Gangenosum (bruised ulcers)
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What else can cause erythema nodosum?

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Strep Infections

Sarcoidosis

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What is pyoderma gangernosum

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Erythematous nodules or pustules that frequently ulcerate

Have a bluish black edge

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What causes pyoderma gangrenosum?

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IBD
RA
Liver Disease

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How do you treat pyoderma gangrenosum?

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Potent steroids

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What are the symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE)?

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BUTTERFLY RASH on face
Photosensitivity
Alopecia

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What is erythema multiformae?

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Hypersensitivity rash of acute onset

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How would you describe erythema multiformae rashes?

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Well defined, round lesions commonly found on extensor surfaces - TARGET LESIONS

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Erythema Multiformae tends to be unilateral/symmetrical?

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Symmetrical

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How would you describe erythema migrans?

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BULLS EYE APPEARANCE

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What is erythema migrans associated with?

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Lymes Disease

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What causes Lymes disease?

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Borrelia (causes erythema migrans rashes)

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What causes erythema migrans?

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Tick bites

17
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What are the 3 types of lupus?

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Chronic Cutaneous (discoid)
Subacute
SLE

18
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Describe chronic cutaneous lupus?

A

Inflamed scaly patches + scarring + atrophy

Most common type

19
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Describe subacute lupus?

A

Widespread swollen erythematous lesions, often on the upper trunk
Rare type

20
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What does scleroderma cause?

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Skin fibrosis/ thickening or hardening of the skin

21
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What does Systemic Sclerosis consist of?

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CREST
Calcinosis
Raynauds
Oesophageal dsymotility
Sclerodactyly (tightening of skin around fingers and toes)
Telangectasia
22
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What are the skin manifestations of sarcoidosis?

A

Erythema Nodosum

Reddish/ brownish dermal papules/ nodules

23
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How do you treat sarcoidosis?

A

Steroids

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