Vesiculobullous Dz

Question 1

Vesiculobullous DZ

Answer 1

group of derm lesions in the presence of fluid filled vesicles or bulllae.

Question 2

Pemphigoid

Answer 2

Blistering of the skin common in DM patients.

Question 3

Pemphigus Vulgaris

Answer 3

Rare autoimmune Dz. Characterized by blisters- happens to all.Diagnose w/ biopsy.

Question 4

Dyshidrotic Eczema

Answer 4

small blisters on the lateral surfaces of hands and feet. 2X more common in women. Can occur during periods of high stress.

Question 5

Dermatits Herpetiformis

Answer 5

Rare but persistent blistering of the skin associated with Celiac Dz. tX: dapsone, gluten free diet

Question 6

Desquamation Lesions

Answer 6

Before rash appears prodromal illness occurs. Stevens Johnson syndrome, sheet like and mucosal sluff off. Caused by medications common in HIV patients.Causes include: sulfonamide abx. Any medications really. Think: nikolsky sign. TX: rehydrate, temperature, admit

Question 7

Erythema multiforme

Answer 7

Eruption of mildly itchy, pink to red bloches with pale centers, common associated with herpes virus. TX: self limiting

Question 8

Epidermolysis bullosa

Answer 8

Rare genetic DZ- tissue adhesion properties disrupted, resulting in blister formation. Occurs shortly after birth. Insult occurs to the skin with trauma of putting clothes on. Diagnose: Skin biopsy. No cure. Reduce pain and discomfort. Drain blisters to promote healing.

Question 9

Eczematous eruptions/ Dermatits

Answer 9

skin condition caused by inflammation, atopic dermatitis is the most common eczema .atopic means allergic tendency and dermatitis means inflammation. Triad: eczema, allergic rhinitis, asthma, fmhx