1
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What is vitiligo?
A
Acquired autoimmune depigmentation of the skin
2
Q
What is the pathophysiology of vitiligo?
A
Destruction of melanocytes
3
Q
What are typical sites affected by vitiligo?
A
Exposed areas
- face
- neck
- fingertips
Body folds
4
Q
What are the features of vitiligo?
A
Well demarcated patches of depigmented skin
5
Q
What conditions are associated with vitiligo?
A
T1DM Addison's Hashimoto's Graves' Pernicious anaemia Alopecia areata
6
Q
How is vitiligo managed?
A
Use suncream
Topical steroids - use early
Dermatology
flashcards
Decks in class (38)
# Cards
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Dermatological Terminology11
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Skin Cancer6
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SCC13
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BCC15
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Melanoma28
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Impetigo6
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Scabies6
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Neonatal Skin Conditions14
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Acne Vulgaris17
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Psoriasis12
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Eczema18
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Burns19
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Acanthosis Nigricans11
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Bullous Pemphigoid8
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Pemphigus Vulgaris7
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Cellulitis9
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Contact Dermatitis9
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Erythema Multiforme4
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Fungal Nail Infection6
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Steven-Johnson Syndrome9
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Keloid Scars3
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Lichen Planus6
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Lichen Sclerosus5
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Molluscum Contagiosum6
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Pityriasis14
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Rosacea5
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Actinic Keratosis4
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Tinea14
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Urticaria5
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa6
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Alopecia Areata4
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum5
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Vitiligo6
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Nail Signs7
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis5
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Erythema Nodosum5
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Keratocanthoma3
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Seborrhoeic Dermatitis6
