Dermatology 01

1. Risk factors for Atopic eczema are

Genetic

Immunological

Environmental factors

All of the above

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

4. Dexchlorpheniramine an oral histamine and helps relieve itching.

True

False

5. 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

6. 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

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10. What helps form a layer and prevent moisture loss?

Emollients

Occlusives

Humectants

Astringent

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

Explanation

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

11. Symptoms of Atopic Eczema (chronic and acute) includes

Vesicles

Erythema

Oedema

Bleeding

Oozing, crusting, scaling

Pruritic

Deterioration

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

Explanation

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

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12. Tick the correct medications for Atopic Eczema

Tar Preparations

Triptans

Hydrocortisone Creams 0.5% or 1%

Glucosamine

Alumimium acetate (Burow's solution)

Ergot alkaloids

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13. Atopic eczema is found where?

Axillae

Extensor surfaces

Flexor surfaces of joints

Groins

Intergluteal flexures

Face

Neck

Hands

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

Explanation

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

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Dermatology 01

1. Risk factors for Atopic eczema are

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

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

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

4. Dexchlorpheniramine an oral histamine and helps relieve itching.

5. Hydrocortisone creams

6. What is not correct about Contact Dermatitis?

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

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

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

10. What helps form a layer and prevent moisture loss?

11. Symptoms of Atopic Eczema (chronic and acute) includes

12. Tick the correct medications for Atopic Eczema

13. Atopic eczema is found where?