Atopic dermatitis

Question 1

Primary symptom of atopic dermatitis

Answer 1

Itch that rashes

Question 2

infants and toddlers commonly have eczematous plaques on what surfaces

Answer 2

extensor incontrast to adults and older children - flexural

Question 3

what is a common characteristic of all stages of AD

Answer 3

xerosis

Question 4

what pecentage of children with AD also have or will develop asthma or allergic rhinitis

Answer 4

50-80%

Question 5

What is the preferred method of corticosteroid application in a patient with AD to treat inflammation

Answer 5

Ointments - over creams

Question 6

2nd line therapy for AD

Answer 6

Topical calcineurin inhibitors

Question 7

most common skin infection with AD

Answer 7

Staph

Question 8

How do you reduce Staph infections

Answer 8

dilute bleach baths

Question 9

what type of antibiotics should be used to treat Staph infections associated with AD

Answer 9

systemic

Question 10

Sharply demarcated lesion that is depigmented round or oval macules, patches

Answer 10

Vitiligo

Question 11

Poorly defined hypopigmented scaly patches on face

Answer 11

Pityriasis alba

Question 12

What is Pityriasis alba

Answer 12

mild AD of the face

Question 13

first line treatment for Pityriasis alba

Answer 13

Emollients and sunscreen

Question 14

when does AD develop?

Answer 14

before Age 5

Question 15

What type of moisturizer has less preservatives

Answer 15

Ointments less than creams

Question 16

Calcineurin inhibitors are NOT useful when..

Answer 16

there is an AD flare