Skin manifestations of systemic diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Erythema Nodosum:
What colour is it?
Is it painful?
Where do they typically occur?
What granulomatous disease could cause this?
A
Blue/red raised lesions
Yes, they are painful
Shin (but can be thighs/arms)
Sarcoidosis
2
Q
Erythema multiforme:
Are they symmetrical?
Just look at what it looks like?
A
Yes, Symmetrical
Page 563
3
Q
Erythema migrans:
What disease does this appear in?
A
Lyme disease - so caused by a tick bite
4
Q
Erythema marginatum:
This is pink coalescent rings on the trunk which come and go.
What disease is this seen in?
A
Rheumatic fever
5
Q
Pyoderma gangrenosum:
Read page 562 in book
A
Pyoderma gangrenosum:
Read page 562 in book
6
Q
Vitiligo:
What makes them itch?
A
Sunlight
