Week 2 Formative Flashcards
how is tuberous sclerosis inherited?
autosomal dominant
how is atopic dermatitis and psoriasis inherited?
autosomal recessive?
who is rosacea more common in?
women
but more severe in men
how does rosacea affect sebaceous glands?
sebaceous gland hyperplasia, however sebum secretion is normal
are very potent steroids used in psoriasis?
no
which types of HPV are responsible for warts/verrucas?
1-4
what types of HPV are responsible for genital warts?
6 and 11
what types of HPV are responsible for cervical cancer?
16 and 18
which is more likely to cause a contact sensitisation, cream or ointment and why?
creams
they contain preservatives
what are lotions good for?
less dry skin
hairy areas
what is a common history in bullous pemphigoid?
itch in months leading up to the blisters forming
what type of skin disease is associated with bowel symptoms?
dermatitis herpatiformis as related to coeliac disease
how do steroids enter the skin?
they are lipophilic so can cross cell membrane via passive diffusion where they then combine with cell receptors and bind to steroid response elements in DNA
what is first and second line treatment for rosacea?
1st = topical metronidazole 2nd = oral tetracycline
