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Decks in this class (18)

Structure
What are the layers of the epidermis,
What type of tissue does the derm...,
What type of tissue does the epid...
18  cards
Pathology
What stimulates vitamin d,
What is the epidermis mainly made...,
Where are melanocytes found
45  cards
Cases
0  cards
Allergy
Whatst the definition of hypersen...,
How long does a type 1 reaction t...,
What are the routes of exposure f...
13  cards
Pruritis
Name some chemical mediators of t...,
Nerve transmission mediators,
Name 4 casues of itch
6  cards
Bacteriology
What forms the keratin layer,
What do keratinocytes produce and...,
What else do keratinocytes produce
19  cards
Leg Ulcers
What is the most common ulcer type,
What complications can arise from...,
What other types of leg ulcer are...
16  cards
Drug Eruptions
What type of drug reaction occurs...,
Give an example of type 1 2 3 and...,
Name two chemicals that can be in...
21  cards
Porphyria
How could you test for porphyrias,
What investigations for epp,
Whats the management of epp
3  cards
Viriology
0  cards
Topical Skin Therapeutics
Name advantages and disadvantages...,
Describe creams,
Describe ointments
24  cards
Dermatitis / eczema
What is hyperkaratosis,
What is parakeratosis,
What is acanthosis
12  cards
Fungal
Describe staph sp,
What are the two types of staph,
What can staph saprophyticus cause
15  cards
Surgery
What skin diseases can result fro...,
Name potential treatments of comm...,
What preoperative information do ...
16  cards
Infections of the skin
What virus causes chickenpox and ...,
What complications can arise of c...,
What can cause neonatal vzv
41  cards
Rashes
Explain psoriasis,
What other types of psoriasis can...,
What can happen to nails in psori...
14  cards
Cancer
What is the 5 year survival of so...,
What is the 5 year survival of so...,
What is the 5 year survival of so...
11  cards
Photocarcinogenesis
What is carcinogenesis,
What gene damage takes place for ...,
Describe tumour suppression
16  cards

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