SKIN - Cardio - Nephro Flashcards
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Name the Endocrine Conditions causing Acathosis Nigricans
Type 2 DM
Cushing Syndrome
Hypothyrodism
Acromegaly
PCOs
Name the Non Endocrine Conditions causing Acathosis Nigricans
GIT Cancer
Obesity
Prader willi Syndrome
Drugs induced like COCP and Nicotinic acid
How does Acathosis Nigricans occur?
Insulin resistance causing proliferation of kertinocytes and dermal fibroblast through IGFR1
Is Chondrodermatitis nodularis helicas painful condition? YES OR NO
YES
Name the premalignant lesion of Skin
Actinic Keratoses
Bowen’s Disease
How to treat Actinic Keratoses?
fluorouracil cream
Topical Diclofenac
Topical Imiquimod
Cryotherapy
Curettage and cautery
How to treat fluorouracil cream induced inflammation of skin?
Topical Hydrocortisone
What step to take if BCC is suspected?
Refer the patient
How to treat Bowen disease?
Topical 5 fluorouracil
Cryotherapy
Excision
Name the antibodies made in Bullous Pemphigoid
Antibodies against Hemidesomal proteins BP180 and BP230
Important Statement of Bullous Pemphigoid
Blisters healed without scarring
What does Skin Biopsy show in Bullous Pemphigoid
Immunoflourescence shows IGG and C3 at the dermoepidermal Junction
What are the two important steps of Bullous Pemphigoid?
Always Refer for biopsy and confirmation
Give Oral Steriods is TOC
What is Cherry Hemangioma?
Abnormal Proliferation of capillaries
Does Cherry Hemangioma found in Mucous and Does it blanch?
NO
How to treat cherry hemangioma?
No treatment is required
What is Chrondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis?
PAINFUL nodule development of the EAR
What are the risk factors Chrondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis?
Persistent pressure on Ear
Trauma
Cold
Where does typically Chronic Plaque Psoriasis found?
Extensor Surfaces such as Knees and ELBOW
Name the important sign seen in Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Auspitz’s sign
Name the medicine given in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dapsone and if fail, give oral steriods
What is Dermatofibroma?
Abnormal growth of dermal dendritic histiocyte cells, often following a precipitating injury
Important sign seen in Dermatofibroma
Overlying Skin dimples on pinching the lesion, typically seen in LIMB
What is erythema Ab Igne?
Happens due to over exposed radiation shows red patches with hyperpigmentation and telangiectaisa