Wk 3 Chronic Inflammatory Dermatoses Flashcards
1
Q
Psoriasis
- presentation
- pathophys
A
- scaley erythematous raised regions, white color
- autosomal dominant inheritance w/ environmental influences
2
Q
Micaceous
A
peels in layers, characteristic of psoriasis
3
Q
Auspitz sign
A
bleeds when rubbed
out it spits
4
Q
Chronic plaque psoriasis
-location
A
-scalp, extensor surfaces, palms and soles
5
Q
Inverse psoriasis
-location
A
-fold areas: gluteal fold, axillae, glans of penis
scales may not be present
6
Q
Guttate psoriasis
- presentation
- pathophys
- location
A
- sudden onset tear-shaped scaled spots
- post Strep
- trunk of body
7
Q
Pustular psoriasis
-types
A
generalized (potentially lethal)
local (on palms and soles)
8
Q
Most prominent non-dermatological complication of psoriasis
A
psoriatic arthritis (~33% pts)
9
Q
Lichen planus
- presentation
- pathophys
- location
A
- straight lines of small, erythematous, palpable lesions. mouth lesions often also present
- chronic autoimmune inflammatory condition
- wrists, shins, mucous membranes
10
Q
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- presentation
- pathophys
- location
A
- “butterfly rash” on cheeks, nonspecific symptoms ie Raynauds
- chronic systemic autoimmune disorder
- many different organs/organ systems
11
Q
Subacute systemic lupus erythematosus
-distinguishing feature
A
scaling rash on trunk and extensor surfaces
