Dermatology 01
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Atopic EczemaContact Dermatitis
Questions and Answers
- 1.List the criteria for Atopic eczema. Hint: Age, Where, etc.
- 2.How do you manage Atopic eczema? List the two main points and explain in detail.
- 3.Name one of the 3 layers of the skin.
- 4.Eczema is categorised into 2 types: Endogenous and Exogenous/dermatitis. True or False.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.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
- 6.Symptoms of Atopic Eczema (chronic and acute) includes
- A.
Vesicles
- B.
Erythema
- C.
Oedema
- D.
Bleeding
- E.
Oozing, crusting, scaling
- F.
Pruritic
- G.
Deterioration
- 7.Risk factors for Atopic eczema are
- A.
Genetic
- B.
Immunological
- C.
Environmental factors
- D.
All of the above
- 8.Hydration is important for managing Atopic Eczema. Name one of the 3 types of moisturisers you can use?
- 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
- 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
- 11.Dexchlorpheniramine an oral histamine and helps relieve itching.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.What helps form a layer and prevent moisture loss?
- A.
Emollients
- B.
Occlusives
- C.
Humectants
- D.
Astringent
- 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
- 14.Name one of the causes of allergic contact dermatitis in relation to drugs in skin creams.
- 15.What are the causes of allergic contact dermatitis? Name one only.
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