Dermatology 01

Name one of the 3 layers of the skin.

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

• True

• False

Dexchlorpheniramine an oral histamine and helps relieve itching.

• True

• False

Hydrocortisone creams

• Use twice a day, max 7 days

• 0.5% S2, 1% S3

• Can cause skin thinning

• Stop use after inflammation is under control

• All of the above

What is not correct about Contact Dermatitis?

• Cannot be allergic contact dermatitis

• Cause of exposure to irrants

• Demarcated lesions occur in acute/chroinc inflammation

• Can be painful and/or itchy

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

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.

What helps form a layer and prevent moisture loss?

• Emollients

• Occlusives

• Humectants

• Astringent

Symptoms of Atopic Eczema (chronic and acute) includes

• Vesicles

• Erythema

• Oedema

• Bleeding

• Oozing, crusting, scaling

• Pruritic

• Deterioration

Tick the correct medications for Atopic Eczema

• Tar Preparations

• Triptans

• Hydrocortisone Creams 0.5% or 1%

• Glucosamine

• Alumimium acetate (Burow's solution)

• Ergot alkaloids

Atopic eczema is found where?

• Axillae

• Extensor surfaces

• Flexor surfaces of joints

• Groins

• Intergluteal flexures

• Face

• Neck

• Hands

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.