Medicine - Dermatology Flashcards
(49 cards)
presentation of acne rosacea?
- 1st symptom is usually flushing - affects: nose, cheeks, forehead- telangiectasia - persistent erythema with pustules and papules - rhinophyma of nose- worsened by sunlight
how can acne rosacea affect the eyes?
NAME?
management of acne rosacea?
NAME?
what is a keloid scar?
abnormal growth of scar tissue at the site of a skin injury
epidemiology of keloid scars?
- 15x more likely in POCs than white people| - typically aged 10-30
how to differentiate between a keloid scar and hypertrophic scar tissue?
hypertrophic scars don’t grow beyond boundaries of the original wound and shrink over time
where are keloid scars most likely to be found?
- upper chest| - shoulders
what are the 4 pressure areas of the body?
NAME?
describe a koebner phenomenon
a linear eruption arising at the site of trauma
describe a target lesion. where are these seen?
- concentric rings, like a dart board| - erythema multiforme
describe an annular lesion. where are these seen?
- in a circular shape| - tinea corporis (ringworm)
describe a discoid lesion. where are these seen?
NAME?
is purpura blanching or non-blanching? how can the lesions within this be described?
NAME?
what should be commented on when palpating a skin lesion?
NAME?
give some examples of dermatological emergencies
NAME?
causes of urticaria / angioedema / anaphylaxis?
NAME?
management of urticaria?
NAME?
complications of anaphylaxis?
NAME?
causes of erythema nodosum?
NAME?
presentation of erythema nodosum?
- tender nodules - typically on shins- may be confluent- leave bruise-like mark when they go, but no scarring- last 1-2 wks
key risk factor for erythema multiforme?
HSV infection
risk factors for stevens-johnson syndrome?
NAME?
how can stevens-johnson syndrome be differentiated from erythema multiforme?
in SJS, there’s more widespread skin involvement
classic description of erythema multiforme?
target lesions
