Inflammatory Skin Disorders Flashcards
What type of infection is aggravated by steroids?
Fungal
what is the causative organism of pityriasis rosea?
unknown, believed to be viral
protracted lichen planus of oral/genital mucosa puts you at risk for developing what?
squamous cell carcinoma
what disease are people with lichen planus more at risk for having?
Hep C
what is the primary treatment for lichen planus?
corticosteroids
(mid to high potency is what you need)
what is Koebner phenomenon?
areas that experience trauma develop lesions
which inflammatory dermatological condition has little to no oral involvement?
erythema multiforme minor
What is Nikolosky sign?
when you rub the lesion, the skin comes off
how long does it take for erythema multiforme to resolve?
usually resolves spontaneously in 3-5 weeks
severe erythema multiforme (major) can progress to what disease?
Stevens-Johnsons (TENS)
particularly drug-induced
what is secondary syphilis?
disseminated infection that appears after primary syphilis infection
(time varies by indvidual)
what skin condition is characterized by coin-shaped, pruritic lesions?
nummular eczema
With nummular eczema, what is important in the history?
atopy
what skin disorder has plaques with crusts within advancing edge?
tinea corporis
pityriasis (tinea) versicolor is caused by what?
yeast - Malassezia furfur
