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What does ABCDE refer to with pigmented lesions?

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Indications of melanoma:

Asymmetry 
Border (irregular)
Colour 2+
Diameter: >6mm
Evolution: rapid change
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What is pruritis?

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Itching

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What is a comedone?

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A plug in a sebaceous follicle containing sebum and debris (open = blackheads / closed = whiteheads).

[present in acne]

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What is Koebner phenomenon?

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When a skin disorder is triggered by skin trauma e.g. psoriasis.

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What is a macule?

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A flat, small area of altered colour e.g. freckles.

If its large its called a patch e.g. port wine stain.

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What is a papule?

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A solid, raised lesion <0.5cm in diameter e.g. xanthomata.

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What is a nodule?

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A solid, raised, lesion >0.5cm in diameter.

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What is a vesicle?

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A raised, clear fluid filled lesion <0.5cm in diameter e.g. eczema or chicken pox.

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What is a bulla?

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Raised, clear fluid filled lesion >0.5cm in diameter

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What are striae?

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Linear areas which progress from purple to pink to white e.g. stretch marks of pregnancy or cushings.

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What is koilonychia, give a cause?

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Spooning of the nails.
Iron deficiency anaemia
GI malignancy
Coeliacs

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Give a cause of clubbing

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Lung cancer
Heart failure
Inflammatory bowel disease

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Give two functions of skin

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Temperature regulation
Protective barrier
Sensation
Vit D synthesis

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What are the 4 main types of cells in the epidermis?

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Keratinocytes

Melanocytes

Langerhans (immune response)

Merkels (nerve sensation)

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What are the 4 layers of the epidermis from inner to outer?

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Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum corneum

(Skin regenerates every 30 days from inner to outer)

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What are the 4 stages of wound healing?

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Haemostasis: Vasoconstriction + clot formation

Inflammation:
Vasodilation, neutrophil migration and phagocytosis.

Proliferation:
Granulation, angiogenesis, and re-epithelialisation.

Remodelling:
Collagen reorganisation and scar maturation.

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What is erythema multiforme? How does it differ from Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrosis?

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Inflammatory condition often caused by HSV presenting with target lesions.

[Only one mucosal surface max is affected]

SJS is more extreme with multiple mucosal surfaces involved (often drug caused).

TEN is the most extreme form, often caused by drug reaction with full thickness epidermal necrosis.

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What is erythema nodosum?

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A mild hypersensitivity reaction to various bacteria or chronic health conditions such as cancer. Presents as tender nodules on the shins especially.

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How quickly should contacts of a patient with meningococcal septicaemia be treated with prophylactic antibiotics?

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Within 14 days of exposure

[Rifampicin]

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What is the most common cause of meningococcal septicaemia?

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Neisseria Meningitidis

[G-ve diplococcus]

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Give three symptoms of meningitis

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Headache
Fever
Myalgia
Non-blanching rash
Photophobia
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What is erythroderma?

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AKA ‘Red skin’

Widespread ~90% of skin surface becomes inflamed, oedematous and scaly (exfoliative). Caused by existing skin conditon e.g. eczema, psoriasis or drug reaction.

Treatment: Emollients, Topical steroids, Treat underlying cause.

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What is the cause and treatment for eczema herpeticum?

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Cause: HSV

Treatment: Antivirals and antibiotics to prevent secondary infection.

[Tend to be systemically unwell]

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What is the common cause of necrotising fasciitis?

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Group A haemolytic strep

[76% mortality!]

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What is the difference between Erysipelas and Cellulitis?
Erysipelas is a superficial form of cellulitis involving only the dermis and upper subcutaneous tissue. Cellulitis affects the deep subcutaneous tissue.
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What are the two common causes of cellulitis?
Strep pyogenes | Staph aureus
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What antibiotic would you use to treat cellulitis?
Flucloxacillin | Benzylpenicillin
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A child presents with pearly, papules over their back and trunk. What do you suspect?
Molluscum Contagiosum
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What is the cause of bullous pemphigoid?
Autoimmune where IGG/E attacks the basement membrane causing tense fluid filled bullae.
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What is the treatment for bullous pemphigoid?
Potent topical steroids Emollient e.g. diprobase Immune suppression e.g. azathioprine.
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What is the difference between bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris?
BP is deeper (at the dermo-epidermal junction and therefore the blisters are tense). PV is more superficial so the blisters rupture more easily.
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Name two skin conditions sensitive to UV light
Psoriasis Eczema Rosacea SLE
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What is Rosacea?
Red/flushing of the face in older people 30-60yo. Particularly affects celtic people. [Rhinophyma = the bulbous nose commonly seen]
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What is the treatment for atopic eczema?
Topical emollient Mild corticosteroid Antihistamine Alternative soap e.g. dermol
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What is the difference between contact dermatitis and eczema?
Contact dermatitis is eczema caused by direct skin contact with the allergen.
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Which is the stronger topical steroid. eumovate or dermovate?
Dermovate. Only used for severe cases.
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A patient with a history of eczema presents as systemically unwell with punched out lesions and fever, what do you suspect?
Eczema Herpeticum Caused by HSV 1 or 2.
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What are the 4 types of psoriasis?
Plaques (most common) Guttate (small red spots) Erythrodermic (like severe burns) Pustular (multiple white pustules)
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How is psoriasis treated?
``` Emollients Vitamin D Corticosteroids Coal Tar Immune suppression e.g. methotrexate ```
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What is the treatment of pressure sores?
Mobilisation (prevention) Warm the area (perfusion) Antibiotics Surgical debridement Negative pressure wound vac Skin grafts
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How do arterial and venous ulcers differ?
Arterial ulcers: - Pale - Cold to touch - Absent periph pulses - Punched out - Typically on toes Venous: - Swollen - Red - Irregular border - Typically lower leg
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How do you treat venous ulcers?
Elevate legs Debridement (chemical/magots) Grafts Compression devices
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How do you treat/prevent arterial ulcers?
``` Surgical revascularisation Avoid cold Analgesia Exercise Diabetic control Stop smoking ```
44
Give two risk factors for malignant melanoma
[MRISK] ``` Moles [>50 atypical] Red hair Inability to tan Sunburn Kin [Fhx] ```
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What is the first line treatment for SCC?
Initial biopsy (incisional) then wide excision. [Radiotherapy and photodynamic therapy is also an option]
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What is Bowen's disease?
A superficial keratinocytic dysplasia and precursor to SCC. Actinic keratosis --> Bowen's --> SCC [if untreated]
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Which is more invasive BCC or SCC?
SCC is more invasive and spreads via the lymphatic system.
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What is a dermatofibroma?
A non cancerous raised lump that resembles an insect bite. Biopsy and if confirmed can remove (cryotherapy) or leave.
49
Describe two observable features of a BCC
Pearly surface Telangiectasia Non pigmented
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How is BCC treated?
Excision with 3-4mm margin
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What is anaphylaxis?
Acute, severe hypersensitivity reaction [Type 1 - IgE mediated] Rapid Mast cell degranulation.
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Give two common causes of anaphylaxis
``` Latex Food allergy Hair dyes Drugs Insect stings/bites ```
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What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?
IM adrenaline 1 in 1000 (1mg in 1ml) IM/IV Chlorphenamine IM/IV Hydrocortisone Salbutamol if breathing problems.
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Why is it important to monitor patients following anaphylaxis for at least 12 hours?
5-10% get a Biphasic reaction where they have a second occurrence within 12 hours.
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What enzyme is diagnostic of anaphylaxis? How many samples are needed?
Mast Cell Tryptase 3 samples: - Immediately - 1-2 hrs post onset of symptoms - >24hrs post symptoms
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What is the difference between anaphylaxis and anaphyactoid?
Anaphylaxis is IgE mediated. Anaphylactoid is non-IgE mediated i.e. caused by direct Mast cell degranulation e.g. opiates, contrast, heat etc.
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What is the first line treatment for acne vulgaris?
Benzoyl peroxide [1st line] Topical Retinoid Oral antibiotics e.g. doxycycline or lymecycline. COCP [NB: Steroids are not NICE recommended]
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How is actinic keratosis aka solar keratosis treated?
``` Cryotherapy Shave Curettage Electrocautery Excision Diclofenac 5-Fluorouracil Imiquimod Photodynamic therapy ```
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What is the treatment for tinea pedis (athlete's foot)?
Imidazole / Clotrimazole / Miconazole Whitfield ointment (Benzoid acid, Salicylic acid) Tipical steroid Antibiotics if infected.
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How would you treat asymptomatic carriers of tinea capitis?
Antifungal shampoo
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How woul dyou investigate tinea capitis?
Skin scrapings must be analysed in a lab before treatment.
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What are the three tinea infections?
``` Tinea capitis (head) Tinea corporis (body) Tinea pedis (foot) ```
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What are seborrhoeic keratoses?
``` Benign Warty plaques Occur commonly with age Cobble-stone surface. (Start as flat) ``` Can be removed (shaved, curettage, cautery etc) or left alone. Unknown cause

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