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Define macule and papule

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Macule = small, flat lesion <5mm
Papule = small, raised lesion <5mm
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Define nodule and patch

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Patch = diffuse flat lesion >1cm
Nodule = discrete raised lesion >1cm
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Define vesicle, bulla and pustule

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Vesicle = small fluid filled lesion <5mm 
Bulla = large fluid filled lesion 
Pustule = pus filled blister <5mm
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What type of lesions is eczema?

Where are they found?

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-Papules (small raised) and vesicles (small fluid filled)
on an erythematous base
-Commonly on flexor parts (extensor on babies)

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What is the diagnostic criteria for atopic eczema?

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Itchy skin condition plus 3 of the following:

  • History of itchiness in skin creases
  • History of atopic disease (personal or familial)
  • General dry skin
  • Visible flexural eczema
  • Onset in first 2 years of life
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What genetic mutation is associated with atopic eczema?

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Filaggrin

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Where and how does discoid/nummular eczema present?

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  • Coin shaped lesions

- Commonly at wrist

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What type of hypersensitivity reaction is allergic contact dermatitis?

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Type IV hypersensitivity - occurs after sensitisation and re-exposure to allergen

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How can you distinguish between irritant and allergic contact dermatitis?

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Irritant = fast onset of burning, stinging, soreness in exposed area and resolves quickly after removal of irritant

Allergic = delayed onset of redness, itch, scaling in exposed area and other areas. Takes longer to resolve.

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Which type of contact dermatitis is more commonly associated with atopic eczema?

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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What is dyshidrotic eczema?

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-formation of small blisters on extremities (F>M)

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What is neurodermatitis

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-constant itchyness, worse at night/relaxation>causes leathery skin

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Eczema treatment:
1st line
2nd line
3rd line

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  1. Topical emollients (500g/week-adults) when skin is moist
    - creams, lotions, ointments, soap substitutes
  2. Topical steroids - hydrocortisone (mildest) to dermovate (most potent)
  3. Phototherapy or immunosuppressants (oral pred)
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What are some complications of eczema?

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Lichenification in adults
Staphylococcal infection
Eczema herpeticum = rapidly worsening, painful, clustered blisters and punched out erosions

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How would you treat an infection of eczema?

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Flucloxacillin for 14 days (erythromycin if penicillin allergic)

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How does seborrhoeic dermatitis present?

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Erythematous SCALING rash over NASOLABIAL FOLDS, bridge of nose, eyebrows, ears and scalp (dandruff)

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What medication can you give for seborrhoeic dermatitis?

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Ketoconazole = topical antifungal (inflamitory reaction to yeast (Malassezia spp))

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Pathophysiology of acne vulgaris?

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Increased androgens→spots→colonisation by propionibacterium Acnes

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What conditions can acne vulgaris be associated with?

What drugs can acne vulgaris be associated with?

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Excess androgens e.g:

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Cushing’s disease

Drugs

  • Steroid abuse
  • Lithium
  • Porgesterone (although COCP makes it better)
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What type of lesions do you see in acne?

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-comedones/papules (small raised)/pustules (pus filled raised)

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What are the 2 forms of severe acne?

what are the difference in spots/other features?

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Acne conglobata

  • cycts form
  • spots linked together under the skin

Acne fulimens

  • bleedy, crusty, ulcerated
  • SYSTEMIC FEATURES (fluctuating fever/joint pain/lose weight)

**immediate referral is indicated for both

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What is the treatment of mild acne? (3 options)

What about in pregnancy?

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1st line: (mild acne) TOPICAL TREATMENTS (1 then 2 of:)

  • Topical retinoids e.g. adapalene +/- benzoyl peroxide (burning>kills bacteria)
  • Topical antibiotic (1% clindamycin) AND benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid 20%.

PREGNACY

  • *retanoids are CONTRAINDICATED in PREGNANCY
  • *give topical erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide instead
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Side effects of retinoids?

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Teratogenic - don’t give in pregnancy
Photosensitivity
Dry skin

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If topical treatments haven’t worked, what else can you prescribe for acne?

What about in pregnancy?

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2nd line (moderate acne): ORAL ANTIBIOTICS 3 MONTHS

  • oral doxycycline/lymecycline
  • ALWAYS GIVE WITH topical retinoid (if not contraindicated) or benzoyl peroxide to reduce resistance

Can give COCP as an alternative to antibiotics

Pregnancy
**cant ive doxycycline (teratogenic)>give erythromycin

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When would you consider a referral to dermatology for 3rd line acne treatment?
- acne worsens on treatment - unable to tolerate side effects - they are starting to scar - if they have not responded to 2 different courses of antibiotics Refer to derm for 3rd line treatment (isotretanoin)
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What are the side effects of doxycycline?
- TERATOGENIC - teeth/nails discolouration - crazy dreams
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What is the 3rd line treatment for acne? | How does it work?
``` 3rd line (severe acne): ISOTRETANOIN -works by reducing sebum ```
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What are the side effects of isotretanoin?
Side effects - TETAROGENIC (need neg test and contraception 1 month after) - flakey dry lips and eyes (DRY EVERYWHERE) - hyperlipideamia - suicidal thought
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What is the pathophysiology behind psoriasis? | Most common type?
- Hyperproliferation of keratinocytes - Inflammatory autoimmune T-cell mediated - Most common is chronic plaque psoriasis
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What is Auspitz' sign?
Bleeding on scraping of a psoriatic lesion
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What is Kobner's reaction? What conditions demonstrate this reaction?
Lesions arising following trauma to skin in otherwise health skin - Psoriasis - Lichen planus - Vitiligo
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What nail changes are seen in psoriasis?
- Pitting - superficial depressions in nailbed - Onycholysis - separation of nail plate from nailbed - Subungual hyperkeratosis - thickening of nailbed - Oil drop discolouration (50% will have nail changes)
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What antigens is psoriatic arthritis associated with?
HLA-B27 (also ankylosing spondylitis, IBD, reactive arthritis) HLA-DR4 (also RA and type 1 diabetes)
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List the topical steroids in order of potency?
HEBDon bridge - Hydrocortisone (mild) - Eumovate (mod) - Betnovate (potent) - Dermavate (very potent)
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What topical treatment can be used in psoriasis?
- Topical emollients - Topical Vitamine D anaglogues e.g. calipotriol (reduces keratinocyte proliferaiton) - Topical steroids (betnovate) used for flares
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Which psoraisis patients can be offered 2nd/3rd line therapy?
If extensive disease (>10% body affected) 2nd line: Phototherapy 3rd line: systemic therapy
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What systemic therapy is used in psoriasis?
First-line - Methotrexate Second-line - Ciclosporin (1st line if rapid disease control in flares> need contraception) Third-line -Acitretin **Biologics if above hasn't worked-mab
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What triggers a relapse of psoriasis?
``` · Skin trauma (Koebner phenomenon) · Infection - strep, HIV (GUTTATE) · Drugs - BALI - Beta-blockers - Anti-malarials - Lithium - Indomethacin/NSAIDs · Withdrawal of steroids · Stress · Alcohol and smoking · Cold/dry weather ```
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What disease is oral lichen planus associated with?
Hepatitis C
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What is the management of eczema herpeticum?
Oral acyclovir Oral flucloxacillin (to cover secondary bacterial infection) Stop topical steroids ***children should be admitted for IV aciclovir
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What phototherapy is used to treat psoriasis?
1st line: Narrowband UVB phototherapy | 2nd line:. Psoralen + UVA (PUVA)
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Side effects of ciclosporin
5 H's - Hypertrophy of gums - Hypertrichosis - Hypertension - Hyperkalaemia - Hyperglycaemia (diabetes) Requires monitoring of U&Es, BP and fasting glucose
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Describe a classic BCC
- Waxy - Rolled edges - Central depression
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What are the types of BCC? | What do they look like?
Nodular -shiney round edge/central depression/rolled edges Superficial -red scaley plaques Morphic - blend in more (ill defined edges) - waxy - more aggressive
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Treatment of BCCs?
- Mohs micrographic surgery (good healing) | - Radiotherapy if surgery not appropriate
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BCC vs SCC (appearance/growth)
BCC - WAXY - slow growing - locally invasive, less likely to metastasise SCC - SCALEY/CRUSTY (keratotic) - more likely to metastasise - common post liver transplant (immunocompromised)
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What are the main precursors to SCC?
- Actinic keratoses (aka solar keratosis) - 10% progress to SCC - Bowen's disease - P53 supressor gene mutation
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Treatment of SCC?
Surgery with 4mm boarder
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How do you treat actinic keratoses?
Topical 5 fluorouracil (5FU)
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What is a slow growing patch of brown skin (often resembles a freckle on face)?
Lentigo maligna (in situ melanoma) - irregularly shaped brown macule that grows slowly - can progress to lentigo maligna melanoma
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What is a melanoma? | Where do you most often get them?
Cancer: problem with epidermal melanocytes Women: legs Men: trunk
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What is the most common type of melanoma?
Superficial spreading melanoma is most common | grows laterally→less likely to metastasise unlike nodular→grows downwards
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What is the name of melanoma on the sole of foot? | What is unique about these?
Acral melanoma - sole of foot/nail bed - ONLY ONE NOT EFFECTED BY UV LIGHT
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What is the management of melanomas?
- Biopsy and determine breslows thickness - Wide local excision - May need lymphadenectomy (mets to LN are common) - Chemotherapy if metastatic
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What is a Kaposi sarcoma? (how does it look)
Soft tissue tumour presents with purple cutaneous nodules
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Who does kaposi sarcoma tend to affect? Whats the treatment?
Those with HIV (or other forms of immunosuppression) Treatment: - Give HIV treatment (combination of antivirals) - Reducing transplant medication Chemo or interferon if not worked
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What is the management of keloid scars?
- Silicone dressings | - If failed>steroid injections
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What is a ganglion?
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that usually develops near a joint or tendon Usually back of wrist 3x more women
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How long do ganglions last for? What is the management?
-Usually self limiting: Several months then usually disappear - If pain or loss of movement: a) aspiration b) excision
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What is a cherry hemangioma?
Campbell de Morgan spot Benign proliferation of mature capillaries
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Treatment of common warts?
Self limiting, however treat if painful/cosmetic/patient request - Cryotherapy every 2 weeks until gone (max 6) - Topical salicylic acid for 12 weeks *not for face>refer to derm

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