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Dermatology
Dermatoses of systemic Dz, Hair, Sebaceous glands
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Health Care
Graduate
10/14/2007

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Term
Types of Dermatologic manifestations of systemic Dz
Definition
Diabetes
neurofribromatosis
Sarcoidosis
SclerodermaSystemic Lupus Erythema
Tuberculosis
Term
Poorly controlled __ is associated with incr incidence of primarily (furuncles, carbuncles) and secondary (wound/ulcer infections)
Definition
Diabetes
Term
What are the 2 types of diabetes?
Definition
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic dermopathy
Term
often seen as "diabetic foot," sensory, and ulcerations; usually effects great toe and soles
Definition
diabetic neuropathy
Term
in this Dz... ulcers are surrounded by ring of callus and may extend to interlying joint and bone --> osteomylitis
Definition
Diabetic neurology
Term
Dz with atrophic slightly depressed lesions; on anterior lower legs
Definition
diabetic dermopathy
Term
autosomal dominant trait manifested by changes in the skin, nervous system, bones, and endocrine glands
Definition
neurofibromatosis
Term
what are the 2 types of neurofibromatosis
Definition
1. Classic Von Recklinhausen's (NF1)
2. Central or acoustic (NF2)
Term
where can u find cafe-au-lait macules?
Definition
neurofibromatosis
Term
"buttonhole sign"
Definition
neurofibromas
Term
what are the 2 bone problems associated with neurofibromatosis
Definition
kyphoscoliosis
tibial bowing
Term
has pigmented hamartomas of the iris
Definition
NF1 (classic von Recklinhausen's neurofibromatosis)
Term
lesions reveal "apple jelly" color when blanching
Definition
sarcoidosis
Term
> in black males
frequent in Scandinavia
Definition
sarcoidosis
Term
Tx for sarcoidosis
Definition
ACE inhibitor
Term
Hx of Raunaud's phenomenon
Definition
scleroderma
Term
pt presents with CHF, difficulty swallowing, cardiomyopathy
Definition
scleroderma
Term
"rat bite necrosis"
Definition
scleroderma
Term
waxy, shiny, tight skin; does not permit folding or wrinkling; crest syndrome
Definition
scleroderma
Term
Tx for scleroderma
Definition
ACE inhibitors
Ca channel blockers
Methotrexate
Term
autoimmune Dz based on polyclonal B cell immunity; effects all organs (kidney, heart, lung brain)
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
which Dz has a female to male ratio of 8:1?
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
Dz with Butterfly rash
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
erythematous lesions on face, dorsa of hands, arms, and V of neck
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
what lab/procedure should u do for systemic lupus erythematosus
Definition
diagnosed with biopsy
Immunoflurescence of the skin - lupus band test (LBT)
Term
Tx for systemic lupus erythematosus
Definition
Prednisone
Term
the organism reaches the skin via lymphatic or hematogenous spread; presentation depends on imuunologic status of pt and route of inoculation of the mycobacteria
Definition
Cutaneous tuberculosis
Term
Types of dermatoses of hair
Definition
Alopecia areata
Andronergic alopecia
Hirsutism
Hypertrichosis
Term
loss of hair in round or oval areas w/o any visible inflammation of the skin; most commonly on the scalp
Definition
alopecia areata
Term
band-like pattern of hair loss over periphery of scalp
Definition
ophiasis
Term
has fine pitting (hammered brass) of dorsal nail plate
Definition
alopecia areata
Term
Tx for alopecia areata
Definition
no cure
help induce remission: glucocorticoids, cyclosporine
Term
common progressive balding due to genetic predisposition and action of androgen on scalp hair follicles
Definition
androgenetic alopecia
Term
Facts about adrenogenetic alopecia
Definition
males: anytime after puberty; earliest 20s and fully expressed in 40s
Females: later then men (40% in the 60s)
look for signs of virilization in women
(acne, excess facial hair)
- hair becomes finer
- frototemporal and vertex areas
Term
Labs for adrogenetic alopecia
Definition
-abundance of telogen-stage follicles, associated w/hair follicles of decr size
- total and free testosterone, DHEAS, prolactin
- TSH, T4, serum ferritin
Term
Tx for adrogenetic alopecia
Definition
antiandrogens (for women), oral Finasteride
Term
excessive hair growth in androgen-dependent hair patterns, secondarily to increased androgenic activity
Definition
Hirsutism
Term
what are the adrogen-sensitive hair areas
Definition
upper lip, chin, chest, arm, forearm, thigh, leg, lower back, buttock
Term
use the Ferriman-Gallway scale
Definition
Hirsutism
nml: 0 to 4
Hirsutism: > or equal to 8
Term
labs in hirsutism
Definition
serum testosterone
urinary 17-ketosteroids
serum DHEA sulfate levels
Term
Tx for hirsutism
Definition
antiandrogen
Term
excessive hair growth beyond accepted limits in areas that are not androgen sensitive
Definition
hypertrichosis
Term
1. universal hypertrichosis
2. localized hypertrichosis
Definition
1. congenital/hereditary; increase of existing lanugo, vellus, or terminal hair
2. secondary to irritation, trauma, or drug induced; production of lanugo hair throughout entire body (except palms + soles)
Term
Tx for hypertrichosis
Definition
Vinequa
Term
Dermatoses of sebaceous glands
Definition
Acne rosacea
Acne vulgaris
Perioral dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Term
episodic reddening of face (flushing) with increases in skin temp in response to heat stimuli in mouth, spicy foods, and alcohol
Definition
acne rosacea
Term
have "red" eyes
Definition
acne rosacea
Term
episodic erythema, "flushing and blushing"
Definition
rosacea diathesis
Term
chronic inflammatory acneiform with incr reactivity of capillaries leading to flushing and telangiectasia
Definition
acne rosacea
Term
Tx for acne rosacea
Definition
Metronidazole gel/cream
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