peds derm Flashcards
1
Q
main diff. between atopic dermatitis vs. psoriasis
A
derm -not well defined
psoriais - well defined
2
Q
what is diff. b/w atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis
A
vessicles/bullae in contact
3
Q
what is diff. b/w atopic dermatitis and scabies
A
scabies has inflamm. papules/nodules
4
Q
what is diff. b/w atopic dermatitis and seborreic dermatitis
A
seb. has yellow scaling (cradle cap)
5
Q
3 important Hx questions to ask
A
- itchy? scratches
- fever? secondary infection
- moisturizers? exacerbating dryness
6
Q
what is atopic triad
A
- atopic dermatitis
- asthma
- allergic rhinitis
7
Q
clinical features of atopic dermatitis by age
A
infants/toddlers: - eczematous plaques on cheeks, forehead, scalp, extensor surfaces older children - lichenified - plaques on flexural areas adults - lichenification of flexural region - hands and perorbital regions very common
8
Q
what are excoriations
A
little opening/breaks in skin
- 2ndry to scratching
- signal itch
9
Q
complications of atopic dermatitis
A
- bacterial infections secondary
- secondary viral infections
10
Q
Tx for atopic dermatitis
A
- moisturize
- topical steroids
- calcineurin inhibs
11
Q
what causes molluscum contagium
A
- poxvirus
- self-limted - 1-2 years
12
Q
what does MC look like
A
- small discrete, flesh colored-to-translucent, domes shaped umbilicted papules
13
Q
Tx of MC
A
destructive
14
Q
what is a wheal
A
edematous papules
15
Q
what is urticaria
A
- hives
- IgE mediated skin disease
- lasts less than 24 hours
