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What is the management of acne?

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1st line = topical retinoids/benzoyl peroxide
2nd line = Oral tetracycline/erythromycin + topical retinoid/benzoyl peroxide
3rd line = oral isotretinoin (must be prescribed by derm)

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Describe eczema herpeticum?

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An area of rapidly worsening painful eczema. Lesions may be fluid filled/blood stained with a central umbilication
Mx = admit for urgent IV aciclovir

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Describe erythema multiforme?

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A hypersensitivity reaction e.g. to penicillins or infection
Sx = target lesions on the hands/feet which spread to the torso. No or mild itch

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Describe granulomatosis with polyangitis?

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Haemoptysis, cough wheeze, epistaxis, crusty nasal secretions, sinusitis, saddle shaped nose, hearing loss and glomerulonephritis.

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Describe goodpasture’s syndrome?

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Haemoptysis, glomerulonephritis and rapidly deteriorating kidney function

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Describe Henoch-Scholein Purpura?

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In children post-infection
Purpuric rash over the buttocks and extensor surfaces of the legs, abdo pain and polyarthritis

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Describe Polyarteritis Nodosa?

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Vasculitic rash and malaise with weight loss and joint pain. Seen in those with a Hx of Hep B infection

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Name 4 causes of erythema nodosum?

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TB, Sarcoidosis, Infection and Pregnancy

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What is the most common cancer seen in those who have had a renal transplant?

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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What is the management of chronic plaque psoriasis?

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Potent topical corticosteroids (e.g. beclametasone) and vitamin D analogues (e.g calcipotriene)

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What is normal ABPI? What does an abnormal result indicate?

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Normal = 0.9-1.2
<0.9 = arterial disease

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What is the most common causative organism in fungal toe infection?

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Trichophyton Rubrum

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Sx, Ix and Mx of fungal toe infection?

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Sx = thickened, rough or opaque nails
Ix = nail clippings/scrapings
Mx = amorolfine 5% nail lacquer. If unsuccessful or extensive infection give oral terbinafine

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Describe Guttate Psoriasis?

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Tear drop scaly papules on the trunk and limbs. Occurs 2-4 weeks after a strep sore throat and lasts 2-3 months.

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Describe Pityriasis Rosea?

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Herald patch followed 1-2 weeks later by multiple erythematous raised oval lesions with a fine scale. Follows URTI and lasts 6-12 weeks

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Describe Erythema ab Igne?

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Reticulated erythematous patches with hyperpigmentation and telangiectasia secondary to heat (e.g. hot water bottle or fire).
If untreated may lead to squamous cell skin cancer

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Describe the appearance of plaque psoriasis?

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Erythematous papules covered with a silvery-white scale. If the skin is removed a red membrane with bleeding may be seen

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Describe seborrheic dermatitis?

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A fungal skin infection causing eczematous lesions of the scalp/eyebrows, and periorbital/auricular/nasolabial folds

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Mx of seborrheic dermatitis?

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Scalp = Head and shoulders and T-gel
Face/Body = Topical ketoconazole

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How do you manage urticaria?

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1st line = non-sedating anti-histamines
If severe give oral prednisolone

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What is Tinea Capitis? How do you treat it?

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A fungal infection causing scarring alopecia in children
Mx = oral terbinafine and topical ketoconazole

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How do we manage ringworm?

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Oral fluconazole

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What is Pompholyx?

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Eczema of the hands and feet. It is intensely itchy and burning with blisters on the palms/soles. The rash is exacerbated by humidity and high temperatures

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What is the most important prognostic factor in melanoma?

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The invasion depth of the tumour

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When can we use oral steroids to treat pain in shingles?
If <2 weeks since symptom onset and there is severe pain which is not relieved by simple analgesia or neuropathic analgesia
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How can burns cause oedema?
They can cause hypoalbuminaemia which leads to oedema
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What is the gold standard for TB diagnosis?
Sputum culture
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What condition can serum ACE help us diagnose?
Sarcoidosis
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Name the drug causes of erythema nodosum?
Penicillins, COCP and Sulphonamides
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What findings are seen in acne vulgaris?
Comedones (whitehead if top is closed, blackhead if top is open), papules and pustules
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What should you do with healthworkers who are not immune to VZV?
Vaccinate them
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What are the complications of toxic epidermal necrolysis?
Fluid loss and electrolyte derrangement
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True or false, iron deficiency anaemia can cause pruritis?
True
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True or false palmar erythema may be seen in liver disease?
True
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Sx of Polycythaemia?
Pruritits after a hot bath, ruddy complexion, splenomegaly, HTN, hyperviscostity, bleeding, gout and peptic ulcer disease
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Describe dermatofibromas?
Benign skin lesions which occur secondary to injury, no Mx is needed
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Nail changes in psoriasis?
Pitting, onycholysis, subungual hyperkeratosis and loss of nail
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How much of a break should we aim for between courses of topical steroids in psoirasis?
At least 4 weeks
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Mx of Scabies?
Permethrin 5% applied to the whole body, leave to dry for 8-12 hours then remove. Repeat 7 days late. Do this in all close contacts. Malathion 1% is second line
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What is it called when you have fine unpigmented hair? What can it be associated with?
Lanugo hair, associated with chronic malnutrition
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What should you do with all children presenting with new onset purpura?
Refer to hospital to exclude ALL and meningococcal disease
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Shingles Mx?
PO antivirals and advise that they are infectious until all lesions have crusted over (5-7 days)
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Describe atopic eruption of pregnancy?
Most common skin condition of pregnancy, Eczematous itchy red rash No Mx neededd
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Describe polymorphic eruption of pregnancy?
Seen in the 3rd trimester it is an itchy lesion 1st appearing in the abdominal striae. Mx = emollients or steroids (topical or PO depending on the severity)
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Describe Pemphigoid Gestationis?
Seen in the 2nd/3rd trimester is a pruritic blistering lesion which starts peri-umbilical and then spreads to the trunk, back, buttocks and arms Mx = PO steroids
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Describe 1st degree burns?
Superficial epidermal Red, painful and dry with no blisters
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Describe 2nd degree burns?
Partial thickness (superficial dermal) = pale pink, painful, blistered with a slow capillary refill Partial thickness (deep dermal) = white, may have patches of non-blanching erythema, reduced sensation and pain only to deep pressure
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Describe 3rd degree burns?
Full thickness White (waxy)/brown (leathery)/black. No blisters, no pain
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Describe salmon patches?
Small, flat patches of red/pink skin with poorly defined borders. Resolve by 18 months
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Mx of scalp psoriasis?
Potent topical corticosteroids. If no resolution of symptoms by 8 weeks give topical vitamin D analogues
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What is the Koebner phenomenom?
New skin lesions occur at the site of cutaneous injury Seen in psoriasis and vitiligo
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Describe seborrheic keratoses?
Benign epidermal skin lesions seen in older people. Have a stuck on appearance and may vary in colour No Mx required
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How do we manage facial hirsutism?
Eflomithine
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Where are arterial and venous ulcers typically found?
Venous ulcers = above the medial malleolus Arterial ulcers = above the lateral malleolus
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When do we use a skin patch vs skin prick test to diagnose hypersensitivity reactions?
Skin patch to diagnose skin reactions e.g. nickel Skin prick to diagnose systemic reaction e.g. nuts
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Where are venous ulcers typically found? How do you investigate and treat?
They are typically seen above the medial malleolus Ix with ABPI to assess arterial flow Mx = compression bandaging +/- oral pentoxifylline
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Mx impetigo?
1st line = hydrogen peroxide 1% 2nd line = topical fusidic aid, use mupirocin if resistance e.g. in MRSA School exclusion until all lesions are crusted over and healed or 48 hrs after starting Abx treatment
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What happens to dermatofibromas when you pinch them?
They dimple
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Describe lichen scleorisis?
Itchy white patches on the vulva of elderly women. In men it may cause a tight white ring around the tip of the foreskin leading to phimosis
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Sx and Mx of Rosacea?
Facial flushing, telangiectasia, erythema with papules and pustules along side thickening of the skin e.g. over the nose Mx = high factor sun cream If only erythema and flushing = TOP brimonidine gel If mild/moderate papules/pustules = TOP ivermectin If mode/severe papules/pustules = TOP ivermectin + PO doxycycline If these fail you can offer laser therapy for telangiectasia
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What is a lipoma?
A smooth, mobile and painless lump found in the s/c tissue If >5cm, growing, painful or in a deep anatomical location US to exclude lipoma
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What is an important complication of ketoconazole?
Gynaecomastia
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What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
A viral lesion seen in childhood associated with Koebner's phenomenon (lesions seen at the site of injury)
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Mx of lichen sclerosis?
TOP strong steroids (e.g. clobetasol propionate) and emollients
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What is dermatitis herpetiformis?
Chronic itchy blister clusters seen in those with coeliac's disease (they may also be malnurished)
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What is a pyogenic granuloma?
Over growth of blood vessels leading to red nodules at the site of trauma - these will often bleed
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Describe Keratoacanthomas?
Friable (will bleed/come away when touching) lesions seen in older people. They look like a volcano (have a smooth dome but the crater is filled with keratin). They will slough off on their own but lead to scarring. 2WW these patients to exclude squamous cell carcinomas
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Describe Buerger's Disease?
Limb claudication, absent foot pulses and tortuos corkscrew collateral veins seen in smokers
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Describe Takayasu's arteritis?
Upper limb claudication, absent upper limb pulses and raised ESR in young women
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What is an important complication of psoriatic arthritis?
Cardiovascular disease
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What is Nikolysky's sign?
Gentle pressure on normal skin will cause the damaged area of skin and sloughing to extend. This is seen in toxic epidermal necrolysis
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What is the commonest form of pneumonia in alcoholics?
Klebsiella
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Describe Pyoderma Gangrenosum?
Very painful areas of rapidly enlarging skin ulceration following minor injury. The lesions will have undefined borders and are typically found on the lower leg Mx = oral steroids
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Which conditions can Pyoderma Gangrenosum be associated with?
RA, SLE, UC, Crohn's, PBC, lymphoma and AML/CML
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What is the most accurate way to assess burns?
Lund Browder chart
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Mx of plantar warts (verruca's)?
Salicylic acid
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What are actinic keratoses?
Dry scaly patches of skin which have been damaged by the sun Mx = cryosurgery or TOP fluorouracil
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Which neurological condition is associated with seborrheic dermatitis?
Parkinson's

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