Eczema and Psoriasis

Question 1

Different types of Eczema

Answer 1

Atopic derm
Sebhorreic derm
contact derm
Allergic derm

Nummular eczema
Dyshidrotic eczema

Question 2

Difference between acute and chronic dermatitis

Answer 2

acute: pruritis, erythema, vesiculation
chronic: pruritis, xerosis, lichenificaiton

Question 3

differentiate between acute and chronic contact dermatitis

Answer 3

Acute dermatitis often presents with edema and vesicle formation. Chronic dermatitis involves loss of elasticity of the skin including fissures in Lichenification and scaling

Question 4

contact dermatitis

Answer 4

May be classified as acute or chronic as well as irritant or allergic. Involves an inflammatory reaction to something that contacts the skin.

Question 5

Examples of contact dermatitis irritants

Answer 5

Harsh soaps, saliva, urine, bleach, acids, alkali, detergent, etc.

Question 6

Examples of contact dermatitis allergens

Answer 6

Neomycin, local anesthetics, sulfonamides, rubber, nickel, cobalt sulfate, and plants

Question 7

adverse effects of topical corticosteroids

Answer 7

Skin atrophy, telangectasia, striae

Question 8

atopic dermatitis

Answer 8

Fuor different varieties. Acute, subacute, chronic, relapsing.

Type I (IgE) hypersensitivity rxn

Question 9

three components of the atopic triad

Answer 9

Asthma, allergies, atopic dermatitis.

Question 10

diagnosis of atopic dermatitis

Answer 10

H&P

Could culture the crusts to screen for secondary infection.

Could do CBC with differential (eosinophilia)

Biopsy, KOH testing, mineral oil