SIGNS OF SYSTEMIC DISEASE Flashcards
What skin disorder is associated with Coeliac Disease?
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
What is the treatment for Dermatitis Herpetiformis?
Long term gluten free diet
What is Dermatitis Herpetiformis?
Blistering disorder on elbows, scalp, shoulder and ankles
What are some skin manifestations of IBD?
Erythema Nodosum (shins) Pyoderma Gangenosum (bruised ulcers)
What else can cause erythema nodosum?
Strep Infections
Sarcoidosis
What is pyoderma gangernosum
Erythematous nodules or pustules that frequently ulcerate
Have a bluish black edge
What causes pyoderma gangrenosum?
IBD
RA
Liver Disease
How do you treat pyoderma gangrenosum?
Potent steroids
What are the symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE)?
BUTTERFLY RASH on face
Photosensitivity
Alopecia
What is erythema multiformae?
Hypersensitivity rash of acute onset
How would you describe erythema multiformae rashes?
Well defined, round lesions commonly found on extensor surfaces - TARGET LESIONS
Erythema Multiformae tends to be unilateral/symmetrical?
Symmetrical
How would you describe erythema migrans?
BULLS EYE APPEARANCE
What is erythema migrans associated with?
Lymes Disease
What causes Lymes disease?
Borrelia (causes erythema migrans rashes)
What causes erythema migrans?
Tick bites
What are the 3 types of lupus?
Chronic Cutaneous (discoid)
Subacute
SLE
Describe chronic cutaneous lupus?
Inflamed scaly patches + scarring + atrophy
Most common type
Describe subacute lupus?
Widespread swollen erythematous lesions, often on the upper trunk
Rare type
What does scleroderma cause?
Skin fibrosis/ thickening or hardening of the skin
What does Systemic Sclerosis consist of?
CREST Calcinosis Raynauds Oesophageal dsymotility Sclerodactyly (tightening of skin around fingers and toes) Telangectasia
What are the skin manifestations of sarcoidosis?
Erythema Nodosum
Reddish/ brownish dermal papules/ nodules
How do you treat sarcoidosis?
Steroids
