autoimmunity and sun damage to skin Flashcards
1
Q
epidaemiology of auo immune diseases
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10% adults affected
2/3 are women
80 different disseases 4 mill people affected uk
2
Q
thyrotoxicosis
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mother
thyroid stimulating IgG- this can be transferred accross the placenta
3
Q
phemphigus
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splitting in the skin
causes a blister (epideral layer)
very flaccid layer to the blister, bursts easily
kilolsky sign positive
4
Q
phemphigoid
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affects elderly patients
sub epideraml spit in the skin
5
Q
what do you need to do with dermatomyositis
A
investigate for underlying malignancy
6
Q
uva travels through glass and is the ageing one
uvb doesnt
both contribute to tan. - uvb is the burning one
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7
Q
blistering from a burn DOUBLES your risk of skin cancer
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