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| What are the endogenous causes of dermatitis? (7) |
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Definition
| Atopic (eczema), seborrheic, discoid, asteatotic, lichen simplex, varicose, gravitational |
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| What are the exogenous causes of dermatitis? (4) |
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Definition
| irritant contact, allergic contact, photoallergic, phototoxicity |
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| What is the causative agent of seborrhoeic dermatitis? |
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Definition
Pityrosporum ovale (yeast)
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| Where is discoid dermatitis usually found? |
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Definition
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| What are three modes of management of dermatitis? |
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Definition
Skin maintenance care techniques
Environmental change (avoid allergen)
Drugs: antiinflammatory, antihistamine, corticosteroids, antibiotics |
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| What based topical agent is used for weeping dermatitis? |
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Definition
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| What based topical agent is used for dry/lichenified dermatitis? |
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Definition
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| What type of formulation is used for hairy areas of dermatitis? |
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Definition
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Term
| When are anitseptic/astringent soaks indicated in dermatitis? |
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Definition
| weeping dermatitis (dry up exudate) |
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Term
| What topical product is indicated for mild, localised cases of dermatitis? |
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Definition
| corticosteroid cream or ointment |
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Term
| What is the order of potentcy of steroid products for dermatitis? |
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Definition
hydrocortisone
betamethasone valerate/triamcinolone
betamethasone dipropionate
Me.prednisolone |
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Term
| What are the adverse effects of topical steroids? |
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Definition
| skin atrophy, fragility, easy bruising, telangiectasia, purpura |
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Term
| What is used when topical steroids fail in the treatment of dermatitis? |
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Definition
| Topical immunosuppressants: pimecrolimus, tacrolimus (short term) |
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Term
| What is the mechanism of action of pimecrolimus, tacrolimus? |
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Definition
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Term
| When may systemic steroids be indicated in dermatitis? |
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