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Atopic Eczema
Contact Dermatitis

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1.

Name one of the 3 layers of the skin.
2.

Eczema is categorised into 2 types: Endogenous and Exogenous/dermatitis. True or False.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Endogenous (family history) & atopic
Exogenous (external contact)

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3.

Atopic eczema is found where?
- A.
  
  Axillae
- B.
  
  Extensor surfaces
- C.
  
  Flexor surfaces of joints
- D.
  
  Groins
- E.
  
  Intergluteal flexures
- F.
  
  Face
- G.
  
  Neck
- H.
  
  Hands
Correct Answer(s)
B. Extensor surfaces
C. Flexor surfaces of joints
F. Face
G. Neck
H. Hands

Explanation
Axillae = underarm
Intergluteal flexures = buttocks
Extensor surfaces = wrists, limbs (infants)
Flexor surfaces = e.g. arm bend to touch skin

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4.

Symptoms of Atopic Eczema (chronic and acute) includes
- A.
  
  Vesicles
- B.
  
  Erythema
- C.
  
  Oedema
- D.
  
  Bleeding
- E.
  
  Oozing, crusting, scaling
- F.
  
  Pruritic
- G.
  
  Deterioration
Correct Answer(s)
A. Vesicles
B. Erythema
C. Oedema
E. Oozing, crusting, scaling
F. Pruritic

Explanation
Erythema = redness
Oedema = swelling
Pruritic = itching (only for chronic Atopic Eczema)

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5.

Risk factors for Atopic eczema are
- A.
  
  Genetic
- B.
  
  Immunological
- C.
  
  Environmental factors
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
6.

List the criteria for Atopic eczema. Hint: Age, Where, etc.
7.

How do you manage Atopic eczema? List the two main points and explain in detail.
8.

Hydration is important for managing Atopic Eczema. Name one of the 3 types of moisturisers you can use?

Correct Answer
Emollients
Occlusives
Humectants
9.

Hydrocortisone creams
- A.
  
  Use twice a day, max 7 days
- B.
  
  0.5% S2, 1% S3
- C.
  
  Can cause skin thinning
- D.
  
  Stop use after inflammation is under control
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
10.

Tick the correct medications for Atopic Eczema
- A.
  
  Tar Preparations
- B.
  
  Triptans
- C.
  
  Hydrocortisone Creams 0.5% or 1%
- D.
  
  Glucosamine
- E.
  
  Alumimium acetate (Burow's solution)
- F.
  
  Ergot alkaloids
Correct Answer(s)
A. Tar Preparations
C. Hydrocortisone Creams 0.5% or 1%
E. Alumimium acetate (Burow's solution)
11.

Dexchlorpheniramine an oral histamine and helps relieve itching.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
12.

What helps form a layer and prevent moisture loss?
- A.
  
  Emollients
- B.
  
  Occlusives
- C.
  
  Humectants
- D.
  
  Astringent
Correct Answer
B. Occlusives

Explanation
Astringent is not a moisturiser, it is a drying agent, which help dy up weeping dermatitis.
Emollients soften skin
Humectants attract moisture

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13.

What is not correct about Contact Dermatitis?
- A.
  
  Cannot be allergic contact dermatitis
- B.
  
  Cause of exposure to irrants
- C.
  
  Demarcated lesions occur in acute/chroinc inflammation
- D.
  
  Can be painful and/or itchy
Correct Answer
A. Cannot be allergic contact dermatitis
14.

Name one of the causes of allergic contact dermatitis in relation to drugs in skin creams.

Correct Answer
Antibiotics
anthihistamine
anesthetics
antispetics
stabilisers
preservatives
15.

What are the causes of allergic contact dermatitis? Name one only.

Correct Answer
Metal compound (nickel)
cosmetics
plants
drugs in skin creams
chemicals in clothing

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Dermatology 01

Name one of the 3 layers of the skin.

Eczema is categorised into 2 types: Endogenous and Exogenous/dermatitis. True or False.

Atopic eczema is found where?

Symptoms of Atopic Eczema (chronic and acute) includes

Risk factors for Atopic eczema are

List the criteria for Atopic eczema. Hint: Age, Where, etc.

How do you manage Atopic eczema? List the two main points and explain in detail.

Hydration is important for managing Atopic Eczema. Name one of the 3 types of moisturisers you can use?

Hydrocortisone creams

Tick the correct medications for Atopic Eczema

Dexchlorpheniramine an oral histamine and helps relieve itching.

What helps form a layer and prevent moisture loss?

What is not correct about Contact Dermatitis?

Name one of the causes of allergic contact dermatitis in relation to drugs in skin creams.

What are the causes of allergic contact dermatitis? Name one only.