Inflammatory Skin Disease Flashcards
what immune reactions are most commonly seen in the skin?
type I
type IV
what is type I hypersensitivity?
immediate hypersensitivity
name three cutaneous examples of type I hypersensitivity
urticaria
angio-oedema
anaphylaxis
what happens in urticaria?
red wheals develop after eating an allergen
describe the onset of urticaria
rapid after the ingestion of the food allergen
what is angio-oedema?
a deep cutaneous reaction causing swelling of subcutaneous tissues
name an example of type IV hypersensitivity in the skin
allergic contact dermatitis
name three reversible side effects of topical steroids
acneiform eruptions
folliculitis
pigmentary changes
name three permanent effects of topical steroids
striae
atrophy
hirsutism
name three diseases in which there is no use for topical steroid
urticaria
rosacea
acne
what skin change is associated with diabetes mellitus?
necrobiosis lipoidica
what skin condition is associated with coeliac disease?
dermatitis herpetiformis
