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Dermatology Flashcards

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What is the structure of the skin?

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Structure of skin more detail

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What are the functions of the skin?

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• Protection from the environment
Chemical, thermal, physical, UV injury
• Thermoregulation
• Neuroreceptor
External stimuli
• Antigen processing
• Synthesis of vitamin D
• Cosmetic

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History taking in a patient with a skin disorder?

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• Age, sex occupation
• History of presenting complaint
- symptoms/ initial site/ subsequent involvement
• Relevant systems review
• Current/past treatment
• Past medical history
• Family history
• Drug history
• Allergies

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What does examination involve?

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• should include careful complete skin inspection
Remember also
• ‘Hidden sites’ e.g. scalp, nails, umbilicus, natal cleft

• mucous membranes
oral mucosa
eyes
nasopharynx
± genitalia

site: e.g. localised / generalised/ distribution skin and/or mucous membranes
morphology: e.g. mono / polymorphic, blister/ erosion/ scarring
background skin: normal/ erythema

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What is a macule and what is a patch?

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What is a plaque?

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What is a papule?

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What is a nodule?

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What is a vesicle?

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What is a bulla?

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What is a scale?

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What is Lichenification and Excoriation?

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What is an ulcer?

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What is a scar?

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Investigations ?

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In order to clarify or confirm a diagnosis the following tests may be
needed:
• Skin swabs/scrapings
Bacteriology, virology, mycology

• Skin biopsy
Histology Culture Immunofluorescence

• Patch tests
Undertaken if a contact allergy is suspected

• Photo-tests
to investigate a possible sensitivity to UV

If a patient is unwell and either infected or in need of systemic therapy, the following blood investigations may be required
• Haematology: FBC, ESR
• Biochemistry: U+E, LFT, glucose, CRP
• Immunology: ANA, DNA, organ specific antibodies
• Virology: herpes simplex serology

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Management of skin disorders?

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18
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What is eczema?

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This is a pruritic inflammatory condition associated with dryness and erythema of skin. Scratching results in excoriation and lichenification

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What are the different types of eczema?

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Atopic/flexural
Varicose
seborrhoeic
discoid
Lichen simplex

20
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Dermatitis may also be secondary to contact with a substance leading to:
(After eczema slide)

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Irritant contact e.g.. over hand washing
Allergic contact dermatitis

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What can eczema be secondarily infected by? (2)

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Staphylococcus aureus (impetiginised eczema) yellow crust and weeping

Herpes simplex (eczema herpeticum) Monomorphic lesions

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Management of eczema

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Avoid soap, shower gel and contact with irritants such as domestic cleaning agents
Advise use of:
• Emollients e.g. soap substitutes, moisturisers
• Topical steroids • Oral antibiotics
• Antihistamines (sedative)
• Wet wraps
• Acyclovir if suspect herpes simplex (eczema herpeticum)

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What are the clinical features of psoriasis?

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• 2% prevalence. Strong family history
• Symmetrical well-defined red plaques with thick silvery scale
• Elbows and knees common sites
• Lasts for many years
• Types
Psoriasis vulgaris
Guttate
Erythrodermic
Pustular

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What is psoriasis vulgaris?

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25
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Psoriasis - scalp, hairline and nails?

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What is Guttate Psoriasis

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M

27
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Generalised pustular psoriasis

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28
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What is the treatment of psoriasis?

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29
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What is lichen planus ?

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• Unknown aetiology 1-2% population
• Onset 30-60yrs
• Flat-topped violaceous papules on skin
• Predilection for flexor surfaces and lower back
• Clinical variants
Hypertrophic
annular
plantar
Oral – several sub-types
Lip
genital
scalp – lichen planopilaris

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Oral lichen planus

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31
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Treatment of lichen planus?

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32
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Pruritis (itchy skin)

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33
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Varicella

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34
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What are warts caused by?

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35
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Bacterial infections Staphylococcus aureus/ streptococcal infections

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36
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Fungal infections

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37
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SEE SUMMARY NOTES - VERY VERY IMPORTANT TO LEARN FROM THERE BEFORE THIS FLASHCARDS

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