B6.024 - Dermatopathology FLIP Prework Flashcards
(65 cards)
epidermal inflammatory diseases
- psoriasis
- eczema
- lupus erythematosus
- lichen planus
- erythema multiforme

psoriasis
Genetic/environmental etiology
4% pop
beefy red plaques with silver scale
scalp, elbowsm knees, sacrum


allergic skin diseases: eczemas
allergic contact eczema - potent exogenous allergen
atopic eczema - endogenous predisposition

allergic contact dermatitis
caused by contact with external allergen
poison ivy
nickel
balsam of peru
neomycin

atopic eczema





lupus erythematosus
Anti DNA Antibodies (ANA)
may affect any organ, butterfly malar rash, female>male, african american >





lichen planus
pruritic
purple
polygonal
papules
Wickam striae
symmetric distrubution
30-60 yo
hepatitis C, medication, contact allergen



erythema multiforme
acute eruption
HSV, mycoplasma
young adults
target lesions
self limited

acute eruption
HSV, mycoplasma
young adults
target lesions
self limited


blistering skin diseases
- pemphigus
- pemphigoid
- dermatitis herpetiformis

pemphigus vulgaris
40-60 yo
cutaneous erosions/oral ulcers
intact blisters are rare
Painful! Not itchy
Upper trunk and head
+nikolsky
Rx CTSD, immunosuppression

pemphigus vulgaris
40-60 yo
cutaneous erosions/oral ulcers
intact blisters are rare
Painful! Not itchy
Upper trunk and head
+nikolsky
Rx CTSD, immunosuppression




bullous pemphigoid
elderly pts
tense blisters and vesicles
lower abd, thighs, FAs
10-30% involve mucosa
severe pruritis
negativec nikolky sign
rx. topical / systemic CTSDs

Elderly, tense blisters and vesicles
lower abd, thighs, FAs
severe pruritis
negative nikolsky sign


elderly, tense blisters, vesicles
severe pruritis
negative niklosky sign




























































