Dermatology

Question 1

Eczema symptoms

Answer 1

itchy, dry inflammatory skin

Question 2

types of eczema

Answer 2

atopic (genetic barrier dysfunction)

seborrheoic

discoid

varicose

Question 3

what is the most common type of eczema?

Answer 3

atopic

Question 4

atopy

Answer 4

overactive immune response to environmental stimuli

Question 5

what other 2 conditions are associated with eczema?

Answer 5

asthma

hay fever

Question 6

eczema in infants

Answer 6

face/ neck (cheeks commonly)

Question 7

eczema in older children

Answer 7

flexural pattern (hands, wrists, ankles etc)

Question 8

irritants and allergens can penetrate the skin in:

Answer 8

atopic eczema

Question 9

childhood eczema flares can be associated with:

Answer 9

infection/virus

environment (cold air, hot)

pets

teething

stress

Question 10

seborrheoic dermatitis is mainly on the

Answer 10

scalp and face

Question 11

how do you treat eczema?

Answer 11

emollients

topical steroids (hydrocortisone)

calcineurin inhibitors

UVB light therapy

immunosuppressive medication

Question 12

impetigo is usually from what bacteria?

Answer 12

staph aureus

Question 13

how do you treat impetigo

Answer 13

topical antibacterial

oral antibiotic (flucloaxcillin)

Question 14

Viral warts is associated with which virus?

Answer 14

HPV

Question 15

what virus gives chicken pox?

Answer 15

varicella zoster virus

Question 16

hand foot and mouth is due to what virus?

Answer 16

enterovirus

Question 17

what skin disease is linked to coeliac disease?

Answer 17

dermatitis herpetiformis

Question 18

Urticaria

Answer 18

associated with allergies/ angioedema

wheals and hived