W6: Acne & Rosacea, Acute & Emergency, Eczema, Psoriasis Flashcards
Describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology & common presentations of acneiform eruptions
(1) PAPULOPUSTURAL ACNE: inflamm.
*ACNE FULMINANS: sidden + eruption, systemic joints
=>isotretinoin+prednisolone
- NODULAR CYSTIC ACNE: pain++, large nodular
- COMEDOMAL ACNE
*ACNE KELOIDALIS NUCHAE: skinV-VI, 2º inflamm bacterial infection = chronic folliculitis
=> topical steroid + abx wash
Acne Vulgaris Management
TOPICAL:
=> benzoyl peroxide !bleaches
=> clindomycin, erythromycin (under 12)
=> Retinoids
combos: DUAC (BPO+clindamycin) TRECLIN (tretinoin + clindamicin) EPIDUO GEL (BPO + Adapalene) !DRY SKIN
systemic:
=> TETRACYCLINES; ERYTHROMYCIN; TRIMETHOPRIN
=> Anti-Androgens + Contraceptive pill
=> Isoretinoin (resistant only) !teratogenic
=> UVB
=> Dapsone
Acne Rosacea
ace of clubs, chronic, PSU inflamm, flushing, fair skin
Describe clinical features of acne vulgaris and rosacea
(1) ERYTHEMA-TELANGIECTATIC
PHYMATOUS: nose, M>F
=> ablative tx
PAPULO-PUSTULAR: rosacea+acne; nil comedomes
OCULAR
=> RETRONIDAZOLE
=> Azeleic Acid
=> Ivermectin
=> Brimonidine
Principles of Acute Skin Failure
Sepsis, hypo/hyper thermia, fluid loss d/t peripheral vasodilation
Acute (and chronic) urticaria
itching; oedema
ACUTE URTICARIA: viral, idiopathic, IgE-med.
(1) AuImm = systemic
=> antihistamine
=> oral steroid
CHRONIC URTICARIA
=> antihistamine
=> antileukotriene: tranexamic acid
=> Imm Mod: Omalizumab
Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum
often 2º to drugs w/ delayed onset, imm suppr Hx, prodromal flu>rashdev
systemic symptoms, papules, haemorrhagic, epitheliual detachment
+oral involvement
+ocular involvement
> scarring, blindness, nail+hair loss, joints
=> steroids => nutrition =>Ig => anti-TNF => Abx
blistering eruption
PEMPHIGUS - superfiicial splitting, Ab atttack of desmosomes, NIKOLSKY+, younger,
=> imm supp.
PEMPHIGOID - elderly, basal epidermal junction
=> imm supp
Erythroderma
ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME: HJV, mycoplasma, hypersens as a result of infection
- target lesions
- self-resolve, distal->proximal dev.
UNSTABLE PSORIASIS: systemic, 90% of body red, ?strept throat, new drugs?
=>emolients
=> underlying trigger?
=> monitor fluids, nutrition, humidity
=>topical corticost.
Eczema with secondary infection (including eczema herpeticum)
ECZEMA HERPETICUM: children systemic = monomorphic blisters punched out erosions, pain++ nil itch
=> aciclovir
=> emolient
=>abx
+cellulitis/impetigo
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
superficial peeling, macular rash, children + imm compr. adults,
- d/t toxin produ. stimulate response at flexural site
- biopsy, blood culture
=> IV Abx
Principles of managing dermatological emergencies
Treat underlying cause: drug? infection?
Monitor barrier: emollient? corticosteroids? humidity + temp? nutrients? hydration?
Describe the classification of dermatitis
inflamm nature @ flexurals; itchy skin condition in the last 12mos.
evinronmental vs FILAGGRIN GENE
ATOPIC DERM.
erythema, scale, papules, vesicles, leakage > fissuring+exudate !infection
CONTACT DERM.
- allergy: Type IV hypersens, delayed
- irritant
SEBORRHOEIC DERM.
-hair sites, self resolve
*malassezia yeast, scaly epidermis - dandruff
*sebaceous gland: red scaling | severe - HIV?
=> anti yeast
Internal Eczema
discoid: circular plaques, middle aged, trauma
vesicular: palm, sole itchy, acute
asteatotic: dry skin elderly, hot climate
venous
Topical and systemic management of atopic derm.
topical steroids, emolient, antihistamines, calcineurin inhib.
systemic:
- UV Tx
- imm suppr (azathiprine)
- biologics