Dermatology Flashcards
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Atopy
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Genetic predisposition towards allergic tendencies
2
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Erythema Nodosum
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swollen fatty deposits under the skin causing bumps and patches of red/darkened skin. Other sx include fever, tiredness, joint and muscle pains.
3
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Necrobiosis Lipoidica Diabeticorum
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rare, granulomatous skin disorder normally occurring on the shins of diabetic patients. Not all cases require treatment but steroids and tacrolimus can be used
4
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Pyoderma gangrenosum
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Often treatable, rapidly expanding and painful ulcer
5
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Steven-Johnson syndrome
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an unpredictable adverse reaction to certain medications causing red-purple rashes, blisters, skin-peeling, and flu-like sx. Medical emergency requiring ICU intervention
