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ab’s to intercellular space of epidermal cells

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pemphigus vulgaris

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causes of pemphigus vulgaris:

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idiopathic
ACE inhibitors
Penicillamine

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3 diseases that have positive Nikolsky’s sign

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pemphigus vulgaris
TEN
SSSS

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are the lesions in pemphigus painful or pruritic?

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painful

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most accurate dx test - pemphigus vulgaris

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biopsy of the skin

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DOC: pemphigus vulgaris

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glucocorticoids - prednisone

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what drugs can be used in pemphigus if steroids are ineffective?

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azathioprine
mycophenolate
cyclophosphamide

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dz characterized by tense bullae formation, usually in an elderly person

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bullous pemphigoid

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Dx. test - bullous pemphigoid

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biopsy w/ immunofluorescent abs

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Tx. bullous pemphigoid

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systemic steroids (prednisone)
alternatives:
- tetracycline
-erythromycin w/ nicotinamide

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Pemphigus Foliaceus

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blistering dz assoc with other autoimmune diseases or drugs (ACE inhibitors or NSAIDs); much more superficial than pemphigus

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a patient presents with nonhealing blisters on sun-exposed parts of the body, hyperpigmentation of the skin and hypertrichosis of the face - dx?

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porphyria cutanea tarda

- abnormal photosensitivity reaction

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porphyria cutanea tarda is associated with…

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alcoholism
liver disease
hep C
OCP use
liver dz - chronic hepatitis, hemochromatosis
diabetes
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Dx test - porphyria cutanea tarda

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urinary uroporphyrins

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Tx. porphyria cutanea tarda

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  • stop drinking alcohol
  • stop estrogen use
  • use barrier sun protection
  • use phlebotomy or deferoxamine
  • chloroquine (increases excretion of porphyrins)
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uriticaria

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hypersensitivity reaction mediated by IgE and mast cell activation resulting in wheals and hives and pruritus.

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Medications causing uriticaria

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aspirin
NSAIDs
morphine/codeine
penicillins
phenytoin
quinolones
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MCC of uriticaria

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medications
insect bites
foods
emotions
contact w/ latex
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Management - uriticaria

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severe and acute? first generation anti-histamines

chronic? newer gen, nonsedating anti-histamines

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morbilliform rash

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typical type of drug reaction - generalized maculopapular eruption that blanches with pressure; mediated by lymphocytes

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tx. morbilliform rash

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antihistamines

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causes of erythema multiforme

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penicillins
phenytoin
NSAIDs
sulfa drugs
infection w/ herpes simplex or mycoplasma
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describe erythema multiforme

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targetlike lesions esp. on palms and soles; does not involve mucosal membranes

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Tx. erythema multiforme

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antihistamines

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Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Hypersensitivity reaction involving < 10-15% of BSA and mucous membrane involvement (oral cavity and conjunctivae)
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What meds can cause SJS?
``` penicillins sulfa drugs NSAIDs phenytoin phenobarbital ```
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Management of SJS
pts should be managed in burn unit (high risk for infection, dehydration and malnutrition) meds to try: IVIG, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, thalidomide
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
most serious version of cutaneous hypersensitivity | - involves from 30-100% of BSA w/ mortality of 40-50% (MCC of death is due to sepsis)
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Dx. TEN
skin biopsy
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fixed drug reaction
localized allergic drug reaction that recurs at precisely the same anatomic site on skin w/ repeated drug exposure leaving a hyperpigmented, sharply demarcated spot
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tx. fixed drug reaction
topical steroids
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causes of erythema nodosum
``` pregnancy recent streptococcal infection coccidioidomycosis histoplasmosis sarcoidosis IBD syphillis hepatitis enteric infections - Yersinia ```
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tx. erythema nodosum
analgesics, NSAIDs
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best initial test for fungal infection of the skin
KOH prep
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most accurate test for fungal skin infection
culture of fungus (take up to 6 weeks)
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Tx. onychomycosis or tinea capitis
oral terbinafine or itraconazole 6 weeks - fingernails 12 weeks - toenails
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s/e: terbenafine
hepatotoxic --> monitor LFTs periodically
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s/e: systemic ketoconazole
hepatotoxicity | gynecomastia
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which anti-fungal does NOT come in a topical form
fluconazole
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Tx. mild bacterial skin infections
dicloxacillin, cephalexin (Keflex) or Cefadroxil (Duricef)
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Tx. moderate-severe bacterial skin infections
IV oxacillin/nafcillin or IV cefazolin
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pt with bacterial skin infection, gets a rash with penicillin - what drug can you use?
cephalosporins are OK (Cefadroxil or cefazolin)
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pt with bacterial skin infection, anaphylaxis allergy to penicillin - what can you use to treat his infection?
macrolides - erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin | newer FQs
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MC organisms causing necrotizing fasciitis
Streptococcus | Clostridia
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CF: necrotizing fasciitis
``` very high fever portal of entry to skin pain out of proportion to superficial appearance bullae palpable crepitus ```
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Dx. necrotizing fasciitis
elevated CPK Imaging showing air in the tissue/necrosis best initial step: SURGERY (debridement)
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Tx. necrotizing fasciitis
Ampicillin/Sulbactam Ticarcillin/Clavulanate Piperacillin/Tazobactam if strep infection: Clindamycin + Penicillin
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what has the best efficacy for decreasing the risk of postherpetic neuralgia from herpes zoster
rapid admin of acyclovir
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most effective analgesic for postherpetic neuralagia
gabapentin
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Criteria for Toxic Shock Syndrome
``` fever > 102 systolic BP < 90 desquamative rash vomiting involvement of mucous mbs of eye, mouth and genitals ```
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Lab findings in TSS
elevated Cr, CPK, LFTs | lowers platelets
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Tx. TSS
1. IVF 2. pressors ie DA 3. antistaph meds: oxacillin, nafcillin or cefazolin (if MRSA - vancomycin, linezolid)
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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Skin infection mediated by toxin released by staphylococcus causing sloughing off of superficial layers of epidermis (granular layer) in sheets (positive Nikolsky); no other organ involvement like as in TEN
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Tx. SSSS
manage in a burn unit | Oxacillin/Nafcillin
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Tx. Anthrax
Ciprofloxacin | Doxycycline
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Tx. seborrheic dermatitis
liquid nitrogen or curretage | - removal only for cosmetic purposes
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Tx. actinic keratosis
cryotherapy, topical 5FU, imiquimod, topical retinoic acid, curettage
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chemotherapy for Kaposi's sarcoma
liposomal Adriamycin and vinblastine
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Tx. psoriasis
1. emollients 2. salicylic acid - removes crust 3. topical steroids (if localized) 4. topical vitamin D (calcipotriene) and vitamin A (tazarotene) (chronic psoriasis)
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if psoriasis covers > 30% of BSA, treatment?
PUVA therapy
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severe, widespread and progressive psoriasis - tx?
methotrexate
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seborrheic dermatitis
oversecretion of sebaceous material; HS rxn to a superficial fungal organism (pityrosporum ovale)
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Tx. seborrheic dermatitis
low potency topical steroids - hydrocortisone topical antifungals zinc pyrithione shampoo
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stasis dermatitis
hyperpigmentation that is built up hemosiderin in tissue from long periods of venous incompetence of LE (no way to reverse this)
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Tx. keloid scars
intralesional corticosteroids | - recurrence after treatment is common
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Tx. psoriasis localized to the skin
topical high potency steroids (betamethasone 0.05%)
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Tx. psoriasis that involves > 30% of the body surface area
phototherapy with UVB radiation
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when is MTX used in psoriasis?
severe psoriasis psoriatic arthritis psoriasis involving the nails
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drugs that may exacerbate psoriasis lesions
1. beta blockers 2. antimalarial drugs 3. NSAIDs 4. ACE inhibitors 5. lithium
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stage 1 pressure ulcers
nonblanchable erythema of intact skin
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stage 2 pressure ulcers
superficial ulcers causing a partial thickness of epidermis, dermis or both
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stage 3 pressure ulcers
full thickness loss with damage to subcutaneous tissue that may extend to but not through any underlying fascia
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stage 4 pressure ulcers
very deep ulcers causing full thickness loss with extensive destruction that may damage adjacent muscle, bone or supporting structures
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tx. stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcers
pack with saline moistened gauze or cover with occlusive dressing
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most accurate test for dx of psoriasis
skin biopsy - epidermal hyperplasia or hyperproliferation with neutrophillic infiltrate into stratum corneum and thinned to absent granular layer of epidermis
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initial drug of choice for psoriatic arthritis
Methotrexate | - once weekly low dose regimen
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topical treatments for psoriasis
low potency steroids (hydrocort) - face, intertriginous areas, thin plaques high potency steroids (thick plaques) anthralin - mild psoriasis calcipotriene - moderate plaque psoriasis
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clinical associations with alopecia areata
1. exclamation point hairs, esp at periphery 2. nail pitting 3. other autoimmune conditions: thyroid dz, vitiligo, pernicious anemia
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drugs implicated in telogen efflivum
``` beta blockers anticoagulants systemic retinoids anticonvulsants antithyroid medications ```
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