Dermatology 01

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    Risk factors for Atopic eczema are

    • Genetic
    • Immunological
    • Environmental factors
    • All of the above
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Atopic Eczema
Contact Dermatitis

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  • 2. 

    Name one of the 3 layers of the skin.

  • 3. 

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

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Endogenous (family history) & atopic
    Exogenous (external contact)

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  • 4. 

    Dexchlorpheniramine an oral histamine and helps relieve itching.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Cannot be allergic contact dermatitis
  • 7. 

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

    Correct Answer
    Emollients
    Occlusives
    Humectants
  • 8. 

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

    Correct Answer
    Antibiotics
    anthihistamine
    anesthetics
    antispetics
    stabilisers
    preservatives
  • 9. 

    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
  • 10. 

    What helps form a layer and prevent moisture loss?

    • Emollients

    • Occlusives

    • Humectants

    • Astringent

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 11. 

    Symptoms of Atopic Eczema (chronic and acute) includes

    • Vesicles

    • Erythema

    • Oedema

    • Bleeding

    • Oozing, crusting, scaling

    • Pruritic

    • Deterioration

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Vesicles
    A. Erythema
    A. Oedema
    A. Oozing, crusting, scaling
    A. Pruritic
    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

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Tar Preparations
    A. Hydrocortisone Creams 0.5% or 1%
    A. Alumimium acetate (Burow's solution)
  • 13. 

    Atopic eczema is found where?

    • Axillae

    • Extensor surfaces

    • Flexor surfaces of joints

    • Groins

    • Intergluteal flexures

    • Face

    • Neck

    • Hands

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Extensor surfaces
    A. Flexor surfaces of joints
    A. Face
    A. Neck
    A. 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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  • 14. 

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

  • 15. 

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

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