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Which surfaces does eczema appear on usually?

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Flexor surfaces and face and neck

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What are periods of uncontrolled eczema called?

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Flares

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Give a brief overview pathophysiology of eczema

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Break in skin barrier -> entrance for irritants, microbes and allergens -> immune response -> inflammation and other symptoms

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What are management ideas for mild eczema?

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Emollients
Soap substitutes
Avoid activities breaking down skin barrier
Destress
Avoid irritants
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How do you manage eczema flares?

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Topical steroids
Thicker emollients
“Wet wraps”

Treat complications

(rare) - IV abx or oral steroids for severe flares
(specialist) zinc bandanges, topical tacrolimus, phototherapy, immunosuppressants (methotrexate, aziathoprine)

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Side effects of steroid use in eczema?

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Thinning of skin
Telangiectasia
Systemic absorption of steroid

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Most common bacterial infection in eczema?

How to treat?

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Staph aureus

Oral flucloxacillin

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Eczema herpeticum is caused by which virus(es)?

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HSV-1 or VZV

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Give a typical presentation of eczema herpeticum

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Widespread, painful, vesicular rash

Systemic symptoms - fever, lethargy, irritability, reduced oral intake

Swollen lymph nodes

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How do you confirm a diagnosis of eczema herpeticum?

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Viral swabs of the vesicles

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Gold standard drug to treat eczema herpeticum

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Oral aciclovir

Severe = IV aciclovir

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In which group of children is eczema herpeticum more dangerous?

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Immunocompromised children

Can get bacterial superinfection (more severe illess) which needs abx

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What is the hallmark pathology of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?

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Epidermal necrosis

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Main difference between Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis?

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SJS affects <10% of body surface area, TEN affects >10%

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Give medication causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Anti-epileptics
Antibiotics
Allopurinol
NSAIDs

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Give infection causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Herpes simplex
Mycoplasma pneumonia
CMV
HIV

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What is a common presentation of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?

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Non-specific symptoms (cough, fever, sore mouth/eyes/skin)

Followed by purple/red rash

Followed by blistering of skin, peeling away - leaving raw tissue underneath

Lips and mucus membranes, eyes inflamed and ulcerated

Also affects urinary tract, lungs and internal organs

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What management is appropriate for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?

a) admit where?
b) conservative care
c) what drugs?

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a) Admit to derm/burns unit
b) Supportive care - nutrition, antiseptics, analgesia, opthalmology.
c) Tx: steroids, immunoglobulins and immunosuppressants

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Give 3 complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Secondary infection

Permanent skin damage

Visual complications

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What hypersensitivity type is allergic rhinitis?

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IgE-mediated Type 1 hypersensitivity

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Allergic rhinitis can occur at different times of the year: on a ______ level, a _______, level and also be associated with _______ (e.g. work/school)

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Seasonal
Perennial
Occupational

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Runny, blocked and itchy nose, sneezing and itching, red swollen eyes is associated with?

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Allergic rhinitis

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Investigations for allergic rhinitis?

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History

Skin prick testing (? allergies)

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Management of allergic rhinitis

a) conservative
b) pharmacological

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a) Avoid trigger
b) Oral antihistamines - non-sedating (cetirizine) and sedating (chlorphenamine)

Nasal corticosteroids sprays (fluticasone)

Nasal antihistamines

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What is another name for urticaria? What is urticaria?
Hives Small itchy lumps on skin Sometimes patchy, red rashes on skin
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What chemical is responsible for urticaria and which cells release it?
Histamine - released by mast cells
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How do acute urticaria and chronic idiopathic urticaria differ in terms of pathology?
Acute - allergic reaction Chronic - autoimmune reaction
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What are potential causes of acute urticaria?
``` Allergies to food, meds, pets Chemicals, latex contact Medications Viral infections Insect bites Dermatographism (skin rubbing) ```
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What triggers can happen with chronic urticaria?
``` Sunlight Temp change Exercise Strong emotions Hot/cold weather Pressure ``` Autoimmune - SLE
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What is the gold standard treatment for urticaria?
Antihistamines - Fexofenadine Short course of oral steroids only for severe flares (Specialist) - Anti-leukotrienes (montelukast), Omalizumab (anti-IgE), Cyclosporin
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What type of hypersensitivity reaction is anaphylaxis?
Type 1 IgE mediated
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What key feature separates anaphylaxis from non-anaphylactic allergic reaction?
Compromised A B C
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What acute symptoms can appear with anaphylaxis?
``` Urticaria Itching Angiooedema (swelling lips/eyes) Abdo pain SOB Wheeze Stridor (larynx is swollen) Tachycardia Lightheaded Collapse ```
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What is the ABCDE management approach to anaphylaxis?
A – Airway: Secure the airway B – Breathing: Provide oxygen if required. Salbutamol can help with wheezing. C – Circulation: Provide an IV bolus of fluids D – Disability: Lie the patient flat to improve cerebral perfusion E – Exposure: Look for flushing, urticaria and angio-oedema
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What are the 3 medications given to anaphylactic patients?
1. IM adrenaline (repeat after 5mins as needed) 2. Antihistamines (cetirizine) 3. Steroids (IV hydrocortisone)
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What can happen after the initial anaphylaxis?
Rebound anaphylaxis
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What gold standard lab test can confirm anaphylaxis within 6 hours of the event?
Serum mast cell tryptase
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What is crusted dry flaky scalp on infants caused by?
Seborrhoeic dermatitis due to Malassezia yeast
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What drug can be used to treat seborrhoeic dermatitis?
Antifugals e.g. ketoconazole shampoo or miconazole cream Localised areas can be treated with topical steroids (hydrocortisone)
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List the 5 ringworm pathologies
``` Tinea capitis Tinea corporis Tinea cruris Tinea pedis Oncychomycosis (nail) ```
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What is the most common type of fungus that causes ringworm?
Trichophyton
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What is the risk of fungal toenail infections?
Infection can spread to the skin
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Treatment for ringworm
Antifungals - creams/shampoos, oral anti-fungals Conservative treatment such as loose clothing, good hygiene
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Clinical features of ringworm infection
Itchy rash that is: Erythematous, scaly and well-demarcated
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What is nappy rash caused by?
Contact dermatitis due to friction between skin and nappy +/- urine/faeces Sometimes staph/strep/candida can complicate
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Give some risk factors for nappy rash
``` Delayed nappy changing Irritant soaps Vigorous cleaning Poorly absorbent nappies Diarrhoea Pre-term infants ```
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How do candida and nappy rash differ?
``` Candida rash extends into skin creases Larger red macules Well-demarcated scaly border Circular pattern to rash, going outwards Satellite lesions Oral thrush (white tongue coating) ```
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How can nappy rash be managed?
``` Switch to high absorbing nappies Change nappy often and clean skin Water/alcohol-free cleaning Dry nappy area before replacing Maximise time free of wearing nappy ``` Treat complications - e.g. antifungal miconazole for candida or antibiotic flucloxacillin for staph
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What organism causes scabies?
Mites
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What is the classic location of scabies rash?
Between finger webs
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What does scabies rash look like?
Little red, itchy spots on skin
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What is the gold standard treatment for scabies?
Permethrin cream (if difficult to treat, use oral ivermectin single dose) Treat all household members even if asymptomatic Wash and hoover and clean all clothes
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What is Norweigian scabies?
Crusted scabies - occurs in immunocompromised patients Admit for treatment with oral ivermectin and isolated nursing!! (highly contagious!)
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Treatment of choice for headlice?
Dimeticone 4% lotion applied to hair Fine combs (Bug buster kit)
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Give differential diagnoses for NON-BLANCHING rashes (8 total)
1. Bacterial sepsis 2. HSP 3. ITP 4. Acute leukaemia 5. HUS 6. Mechanical 7. Traumatic 8. Viral illness
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Investigations for NON-BLANCHING RASHES
FBC (HUS/Leukaemia/ITP/Sepsis) U&Es (HUS/HSP) CRP ESR (HSP/infection) Coag screen (clotting abnormalities) Blood culture (sepsis) Meningococcal PCR LP (meningitis/encephalitis) BP check (HSP, HUS. HypoTN in septic shock) Urine dipstick (proteinuria/haematuria with HSP or HUS)
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What 2 chronic conditions can erythema nodosum indicate?
IBD | Sarcoidosis
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What conditions can erythema nodosum be caused by usually?
``` Strep throat infections Gastroenteritis Mycoplasma pneumonia TB Pregnancy Meds (OCP and NSAIDs) ```
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Which investigations to carry out for erythema nodosum and find the underlying cause?
ESR/CRP Throat swab (?strep) CXR (mycoplasma, TB, sarcoidosis, lymphoma) Stool MC&S (campylobacter, salmonella) Faecal calprotectin (IBD)
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How is erythema nodosum managed?
Conservatively - rest and analgesia Steroids for inflammation if needed Self-resolving in 6 weeks usually
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What is a typical presentation of erythema nodosum?
Red, inflammed subcut nodules on both shins Painful, tender Bruises can appear too later over nodules
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What causes Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome?
S. aureus producing epidermolytic toxins
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What age is Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome most common in?
Children under 5 years | older children usually have developed immunity to it
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What is Nikolsky sign?
Positive sign seen in SSSS Gentle rubbing of skin causes it to rub away.
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What are important features of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome?
Erythema --> Bullae blisters --> Burst ---> Expose skin below Can progress to fever, irritability, lethargy, dehydration. Dangerous: sepsis and death
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How is Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome treated?
Admit and start IV antibiotics Fluid and electrolyte balance (due to dehydration)
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What are the 4 types of psorasis?
1. Plaque (mostly in adults) 2. Guttate - (strep infection, mostly in children, trunk and limbs) 3. Pustular (rare, severe) 4. Erythrodermic (rare, severe)
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Auspitz sign, Koebner phenomenon and residual pigmentation of skin are seen in what condition?
Psorasis Auspitz sign = small points of bleeding when plaque scraped of Koeber phenomenon = psoriatic lesions to skin affected by trauma) Residual pigmentation left on skin after resolution of psoriasis
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Which surfaces does psoriasis usually occur on?
Extensor surfaces + scalp
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What are pharmcological management options for psoriasis?
Steroids Vit D analogues Dithranol Phototherapy (if extensive)
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What non-skin issues can be seen with psoriasis?
Nail psoriasis Psoriatic arthritis (usually in middle age) Psychosocial issues

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