SD & AV Flashcards

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Def of Seborrheic Dermatitis

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  • A common erythematous scaling eruption that is localized to the seborrheic sites.
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Etiology of Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Pityrosporum ovale may play a role.

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Pathogenesis of Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Prevalence of Seborrheic Dermatitis

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eczematous form is estimated at 5%

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Age affected by Seborrheic Dermatitis

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  • Usually begins in adolescence (9-11 years) (with puberty) peak at age 40
  • Uncommon in preadolescent childhood (exclude t.capitis)
  • Infantile SD
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which sex is more commnly affected by Seborrheic Dermatitis?

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More common in males than females. (M > F)

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what are sites of Seborrheic Dermatitis?

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  • Scalp, behind ears, face
  • Pre-sternal and interscapular areas
  • flexures (umbilicus, axilla, infra-mammary, inguinal fold, perineum or anogenital crease.
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Lesions of Seborrheic Dermatitis

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  • Scalp
  • Ears
  • Eyebrows & Beard
  • Galbrous skin
  • Nasolabial fold
  • Eyelid margin
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Scalp lesions of Seborrheic Dermatitis

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  • Non inflammatory (dandruff) (pityriasis capitis)
  • Inflammatory (seborrheic eczema)
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Shape of Non inflammatory
(dandruff) (pityriasis capitis) SD

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Diffuse fine white (branny) or greasy scales

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Characters of Non inflammatory
(dandruff) (pityriasis capitis) SD

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what is the mildest form of SD?

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Non inflammatory
(dandruff) (pityriasis capitis) SD

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Characters of Inflammatory Scalp SD (seborrheic eczema)

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SD in Ears

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  • retro-auricular scaling, crusting and fissuring.
    Persistent non purulent otitis externa may occur.
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SD in Eyebrows and beard

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fine scaling

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SD in Glabrous skin

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diffuse redness.

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SD in nasolabial fold

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greasy scales.

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SD in Eyelid margin

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seborrheic blepharitis.

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SD of facial skin

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SD of trunk

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Flexures (inverse SD) (axillae, groins, sub-mammary areas and umbilicus)

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erythematous patches with maceration and oozing.

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Types of inverse SD

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  • Scaling Intertrigo
  • Non-Scaling Intertrigo
  • Crusted Fissures
  • Weeping Dermatitis
  • Sebopsoriasis
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Scaling intertrigo

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  • Sharply marginated erythema and greasy scaling
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Non scaling intertrigo

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May be erythema only

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Weeping dermatilis

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  • Due to sweating, secondary infection, and inappropriate treatment,
  • Erythema, maceration, oozing, crusting.
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Sebopsoriasis

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  • features of both psoriasis and SD.
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Severity varies from mild dandruff to exfoliative erythroderma

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Examples of Extensive SD

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  • Erythrodermic: rare
  • HIV infection
  • Parkinson’s disease (with seborrhoea)
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Adult SD

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DDx of adult scalp SD

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Introduction to TTT of SD

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2 steps regimen in TTT of SD

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Def of Infantile SD

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  • SD inearly infancy due to stimulation of sebaceous glands by maternalandroge
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Charachters of Infantile SD

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  • simulates SD in adult, but the scaling on the scalp is thick forming yellowish heaped lesion (cradle cap).
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Onset of Infantile SD

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  • Begins 2-8 weeks after birth
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Healing of Infantile SD

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  • The lesions usually subside within 3-4 weeks.
  • May persist for several months
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CP od Infantile SD

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TTT of Infantile SD

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DDx of Scaly scalp in prepubertal children

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Def of Acne Vulgaris

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  • Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus, characterized by formation of comedones.
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Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris

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4 major factors (multifactorial disorder) are involved in the pathogenesis of acne in the genetically predisposed person.

  • Increased sebum secretion
  • Hyperkeratosis of pilosebaceous duct
  • Propionibacterium acne (P. acne) colonizes pilosebaceous duct
  • Propionibacterium acne (P. acne) colonizes pilosebaceous duct
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Increased sebum secreation

(Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris)

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  • which may result from increased local synthesis of androgen in sebaceous glands or increased response to it.
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Hyperkeratosis of pilosebaceous duct (Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris)

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Propionibacterium acne (P. acne) colonizes (Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris)

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  • Pilosebaceous duct and contributes in the formation of comedones and pustules.
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Inflammation
(Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris)

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initiated by P:acne

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what causes Hyperkeratosis of pilosebaceous duct?

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results from the irritant effect of excess sebum.

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what does Obstruction of pilosebaceous duct result in?

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result in comedones which consist of horny cells, sebum, and bacteria.

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Types of comedoens according to level of obstruction

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  • If obstruction is deep: comedones are closed with narrow orifice (white head).
  • If obstruction is superficial: the comedones are open and have a patulous orifice (black head).
49
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what does Propionibacterium acne (P. acne) colonize?

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pilosebaceous duct

50
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what initiates inflammation in Acne Vulgaris?

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P. acne

51
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what are Micro-comedones?

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Invisible hyperkeratotic plug made of sebum and keratin in follicular canal

52
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Excerbating factors of Acne Vulgaris

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53
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Age of Acne Vulgaris

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  • Adolescence of both sexes. (12-24 years ) mainly
  • May start at 10 years and persist up 50 years
54
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Lesions in Acne Vulgaris

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55
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Characters of Closed Comedones

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  • Skin coloured
  • No visible follicular opening.
  • Often inconspicuous and require adequate lighting and stretching of the skin to be seen
56
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Classification of Acne Vulgaris

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1- Mild acne: comedones with little or no papules.

2- Moderate acne: comedones, papules and pustules.

3- Severe acne: nodules and cysts predominate.

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Course of Acne Vulgaris

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Sites of Acne Vulgaris

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face, back, chest and shoulders.

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TTT of Acne Vulgaris

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60
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Topical in TTT of Acne Vulgaris

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  • Comedolytic agents
  • Antibacterial agents
61
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Comedolytic agents in TTT of Acne Vulgaris

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62
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what is cornerstone in acne ttt?

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Topical retinoids

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AV = Acne Vulgaris

Topical retinoids in TTT of AV

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Retinoic acid (0.05-0.1%) is used in gradually increasing concentration

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SE of Topical retinoids in TTT of AV

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It may cause dryness & irritant dermatitis. (Most common side effect)

65
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what are examples of Topical Retinoids?

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66
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Antibacterial agents in TTT of AV

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67
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Characters of Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) (2.5, 5, 10)%

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  • no resistance has mild comedolytic effect.
  • It may cause contact dermatitis.(irritant)
68
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what are topical antibiotics used in TTT of AV?

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erythromycin and clindamycin are effective in pustular lesions. (not alone)

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Indication for topical TTT of AV

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70
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Systemic TTT of AV

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  • Antibiotics
  • Antiandrogens
  • Isotretinoin
  • Dapsone
  • Miscellanous therapy
  • TTT of scars
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what is the systemic antibiotic of choice in acne?

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  • Doxycycline: 100mg/day is the antibiotic of choice in acne.
  • This dose is given until acne clears then dec. the dose gradually for 6 months
  • Erythromycin and Azithromycin are good alternatives.
  • clindamycin
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MOA of antibiotics in systemic TTT of AV

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  • Reduce inflammation
  • Reduce P: acne population> reducing bacterial production of inflammatory factors as FFA
  • Intrinsic anti-inflammatory
  • Reduce PMN (poly morphonuclear leukocytes) migration
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Indication of using of antiandroges on TTT of AV

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used only in females with severe nodulocystic acne

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Examples of antiandroges used in TTT of AV

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1- contraceptive as Yasmin

2- Cyproterone acetate (with OCPs diane)

3- Spironolactone (K sparing diuretic but has
antiandrogen effect)

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Effects of isotretinoin used in systemic TTT of AV

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  • It decreases sebum secretion
  • Decrease P. acne.
  • Decrease follicular hyperkeratosis
  • has anti-inflammatory effect
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AE of isotretinoin used in systemic TTT of AV

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It is teratogenic drug with serious side effects, so it should be used only in severe acne and by highly experienced dermatologists.

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Dapsone Systemic TTT of AV

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Anti-inflammatory drug used in severe acne with special precautions.

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Miscellaneous therapy

Systemic TTT of AV

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Comedonae removal:
- If comedones are resistant

intralesional steroids:
- Triamcinolone acetonide (2-5 mg/ml)
- Used for large inflammatory nodules/cysts

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TTT of scars

Systemic TTT of AV

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  • Dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, deeper chemical peels
  • Filler substances
  • Punch excision (ice-pick) scar
80
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Treatment according to the severity of acne can be given as follow (overview)

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81
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Def of Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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A disorder of the sweat duct in which obstruction of the sweat ducts at various levels occurs in association with excessive sweating&raquo_space; sweat retention

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Etiology of Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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Common in:
- Neonates: immature eccrine sweat ducts
- Adults: living in hot humid condition

Resolve in cool environment

83
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Predisposing factors for Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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1- Hot humid condition.
2- Excessive clothing.
3- Obesity.
4- Febrile illness.

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Incidence of Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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  • The disease occurs in the tropics and subtropics
  • Affects persons of all ages and both sexes.
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Site & Size of lesion of Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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  • Any site
  • Pin head size
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Lesions of Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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  • The eruption consists of closely set red papules, vesicles
  • It is associated with itching, prickling, or burning sensation.
  • In infants the eruption may be generalized,
    and it may occur in any season depending on the habits of overclothing.
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Complications of Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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impetigo, folliculitis, and boils.

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Types of Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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89
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TTT of Miliaria (Sweat rash)

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90
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Stages of Hair growth

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91
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Causes of hair loss

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  • Physiological
  • Pathological (Alopecia)
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Definition of Alopecia

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loss of hair from normally hairy area

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Types of Alopecia

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  • Cicatricial or scarring alopecia (permanent)
  • non Cicatricial or nonscarring (transient)
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Causes of Non-cicatricial alopecia

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  • Conginetal
  • Aquired
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Aquired Causes of Non-cicatricial circuscribed (Patterned) alopecia

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96
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Aquired Causes of Non-cicatricial alopecia

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  • Circumscribed (Patterned)
  • Diffuse
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Aquired Causes of Non-cicatricial Diffuse alopecia

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98
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Congenital causes of cicatricial alopecia

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developmental defect

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Aquired causes of cicatricial alopecia

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100
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Definition of Alopecia Areata

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circumscribed non scarring hair loss with normal skin

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Etiology of Alopecia Areata

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102
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CP of Alopecia Areata

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103
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Lesions in Alopecia Areata

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  • Circumscribed area of hair loss, nonscarring with normal skin
  • Positive exclamation mark! (tapered proximal end of the hair shaft)
  • May affect scalp, face or body hair
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Clinical types of Alopecia Areata

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105
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Prognosis of Alopecia Areata

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Bad prognosis in the following conditions:
1- Alopecia totalis, universalis and ophiasis
2- Alopecia areata with nail pitting
3- Alopecia areata in atopics

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Associated features to Alopecia Areata

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1- Nail pitting
2- Atopy (atopic dermatitis)
3- Vitiligo
4- Cataract

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DDx of Alopecia Areata

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108
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TTT of Alopecia Areata

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109
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Causes of hyperpigmentation

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110
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Causes of Hypopigmentation

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Casues of depigmentation

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112
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Def of Vitiligo

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acquired idiopathic depigmentation (leukoderma) of the skin

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Etiology of Vitiligo

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114
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Precipitataing factors for Vitiligo

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1- Emotional stress
2- Sun burn
3- Physical trauma (Koebner’s phenomenon)

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CP of Vitiligo

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  • Milky white depigmented macules or patches affecting any area.
  • Hair and mucous membranes may be affected

Sites: face, hand, feet. back are sires of predilection

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Classification of Vitiligo

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117
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Prognosis of Vitiligo

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1- Unpredictable
2- Stationary
3- Spontaneous re-pigmentation
4- Slowly progressive
5- Rapidly progressive

118
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DDx of Vitiligo

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1- Pityriasis alba
2- Pityriasis versicolor (hypopigmented type)
3- Post inflammatory hypopigmentation
4- Albinism
5- Post-burn and post-chemical depigmentation

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TTT of Vitiligo

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