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- 19:11, 17 July 2024 A24. Local therapy in dermatology (hist | edit) [128 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Principles of Topical Therapy|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course) Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 19:10, 17 July 2024 Principles of Topical Therapy (hist | edit) [4,945 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "* Unilateral treatment allows for easier treatment response evaluation than with systemic treatment * Topical preparations/formulations consist of a drug in a non-active base/vehicle * Drugs used on skin must be dissolved or suspended in a vehicle ** The choice of drug depends on the diagnosis ** The choice of vehicle depends on the state of the skin ** The drug will be transferred from the vehicle to stratum corneum ** The base determines the rate at which the drug is a...") Tag: Visual edit
- 19:05, 17 July 2024 A23. Acne and its treatment (hist | edit) [64 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Acne|dermatology}}")
- 19:05, 17 July 2024 Acne (hist | edit) [2,591 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Common acne = Acne vulgaris * (comedo/comedones = plugged hair follicle (pore)) * Risk factors ** Genetic predisposition ** Hormonal changes *** Puberty *** Menstrual cycle ** Certain foods ** Smoking ** Skin products that block pores * Pathomechanism ** Hyperactivity of sebaceous glands ** Hyperkeratosis of follicular keratinocytes ** Bacterial hypercolonization *** Propionibacterium acnes (= cutibacterium acnes) ** Inflammation * Clinic...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:04, 17 July 2024 A22. Diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhoea (hist | edit) [70 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Gonorrhoea|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 19:02, 17 July 2024 A21. Cutaneous and mucosal manifestations and treatment of syphilis (hist | edit) [68 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:syphilis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 19:01, 17 July 2024 Gonorrhoea (hist | edit) [1,770 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />Gonorrhoea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It mostly affects young adults. It may progress to pelvic inflammatory disease. === Clinical features === Women are often asymptomatic (30 – 60%). The incubation time can be days or weeks. Symptoms in women can be: * Dysuria * Yellow, purulent, malodourous discharge * Cervical tenderness and bleeding on physical examination === Diagnosis and evaluation === PCR of a vaginal and endocervica...")
- 18:53, 17 July 2024 Syphilis (hist | edit) [3,314 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Sometimes called ''lues'' * Treponema pallidum * Risk factors ** Men who have sex with men ** Promiscuity ** Unprotected sex * Incubation period 10 – 90 days (average 21) * Has 4 characteristic stages ** Primary syphilis *** Characterised by a special lesion called a ''chancre'' *** Chancres occur at the site where the bacterium enters the body *** It’s a painless, firm ulcer with indurated borders and a smooth base *** Chancres resol...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:50, 17 July 2024 A20. Precancerous lesions and intraepidermal carcinoma (hist | edit) [619 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "* Precancerous lesions ** Lentigo maligna ** Actinic keratosis *** Cutaneous horns ** Leucoplakia * Intraepidermal carcinoma/carcinoma in situ ** Bowen disease ** Erythroplasia of Queyrat ** Paget disease = Lentigo maligna = {{#lst:Lentigo maligna|dermatology}} = Actinic keratosis = {{#lst:Actinic keratosis|dermatology}} = Leucoplakia = {{#lst:Leucoplakia|dermatology}} = Bowen disease = {{#lst:Bowen disease|dermatology}} = Erythroplasia of Queyrat = {{#lst:Erythroplasia...") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:48, 17 July 2024 Paget disease of the breast (hist | edit) [251 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Ductal carcinoma in situ of the nipple and areola * Clinical features ** Erythematous, scaly, vesicular rash ** Pruritus ** Burning * Treatment ** Surgical removal<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Gynaecology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:47, 17 July 2024 Erythroplasia of Queyrat (hist | edit) [399 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Erythroplasia of Queyrat = Bowen disease of glans penis * Squamous cell carcinoma in situ of penile mucosa * Risk factors ** Chronic inflammation ** HPV 16, 18 * Clinical features ** Sharply demarcated, non-healing plaques or papules ** May ulcerate or bleed * Treatment ** 5-FU ** Imiquimod<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatology Category:Urology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:46, 17 July 2024 Bowen disease (hist | edit) [326 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Squamous cell carcinoma in situ of skin * Risk factors ** UV exposure ** HPV 16, 18 ** Arsenic * Clinical features ** Erythematous and scaly lesion ** Irregular shape, sharp borders ** On sun-exposed areas * Treatment ** 5-FU ** Imiquimod<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:46, 17 July 2024 Leucoplakia (hist | edit) [410 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Hyperkeratosis and dysplasia of epithelium and mucous membranes * Risk factors ** Smoking ** Alcohol * Clinical features ** White plaque that cannot be scraped off ** Most commonly in oral cavity * Differential diagnosis ** Oral candidiasis ** Oral hairy leukoplakia * Treatment ** Avoidance of risk factors ** Cryotherapy<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:45, 17 July 2024 Actinic keratosis (hist | edit) [469 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Precancerous lesions of squamous cells * Occurs in elderly with light skin * Risk factor: UV exposure * Clinical features ** Small lesion with rough surface ** -> lesion grows and becomes erythematous and scaly ** On sun-exposed areas ** May develop into a cutaneous horn * Treatment ** Few lesions *** Cryotherapy ** Many lesions *** 5-FU *** Imiquimod ** Prevention with sunscreen<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:44, 17 July 2024 Lentigo maligna (hist | edit) [355 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Precancerous lesion of dysplastic melanocytes * Occurs in elderly * Risk factor: UV exposure * Darkly pigmented macule ** On sun-exposed areas *** Face, neck ** Irregular borders ** 1 mm – 2 cm ** Irregular colour * Treatment ** Surgical excision with safety margin<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:43, 17 July 2024 A19. Contact dermatitis (hist | edit) [78 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Contact dermatitis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:42, 17 July 2024 Contact dermatitis (hist | edit) [3,130 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Contact dermatitis ** Types *** Important types **** Allergic contact dermatitis **** Irritant contact dermatitis **** Phototoxic contact dermatitis **** Photoallergic contact dermatitis *** Not so important types **** Seborrheic dermatitis **** Infectallergic dermatitis **** Perioral dermatitis **** Stasis dermatitis ** Clinical features (rash) *** Acute **** “Sunburn type” ***** Erythema ***** Oedema ***** Vesicles ***** Urtica ****...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:41, 17 July 2024 A18. Vasculitides (hist | edit) [613 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis = {{#lst:Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis|dermatology}} = Cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis = {{#lst:Cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis|dermatology}} = IgA vasculitis = {{#lst:IgA vasculitis|dermatology}} = Urticarial vasculitis = {{#lst:Urticarial vasculitis|dermatology}} = Granulomatosis with polyangiitis = {{#lst:Granulomatosis with polyangiitis|dermatology}} = Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis = {{#lst:Eosinophilic granulomatosis...") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:38, 17 July 2024 Polyarteritis nodosa (hist | edit) [318 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Medium-sized vessel vasculitis * Clinical features ** Skin symptoms (in 25%) *** Palpable purpuras *** Punched-out ulcers ** Coronary artery disease ** Renal disease ** Polyneuropathy * Treatment ** Steroids ** Immunosuppressants<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Rheumatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:37, 17 July 2024 Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (hist | edit) [282 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Clinical features ** Skin symptoms (in 50%) *** Nodules *** Palpable purpuras ** Severe asthma ** Allergic rhinitis ** Respiratory tract infections * Treatment ** Steroids ** Immunosuppressants<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Rheumatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:37, 17 July 2024 Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (hist | edit) [326 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Potentially lethal * Clinical features ** Skin symptoms (in 50%) *** Papules *** Purpuras *** Oral ulcers ** Chronic rhinosinusitis ** Lower respiratory tract infections ** Glomerulonephritis * Treatment ** Steroids ** Immunosuppressants<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Rheumatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:36, 17 July 2024 Urticarial vasculitis (hist | edit) [504 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Persistent urticaria * Associated with autoimmune connective tissue diseases * Can be due to hypocomplementemia (deficiency of complement factors) ** In which case there is also systemic involvement * Clinical features ** Recurrent episodes of painful, persistent urticarial lesions that last > 24 hours ** Angioedema can occur * Treatment ** Antihistamines ** Steroids ** NSAIDs ** Dapsone<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatolog...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:36, 17 July 2024 Cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis (hist | edit) [631 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Cryoglobulins = immunoglobulins that precipitate in the cold ** They precipitate within the walls of small vessels * Etiology ** Viral infections ** Autoimmune connective tissue diseases ** Haematological malignancies * Clinical features ** Palpable purpura (in 90%) ** Myalgia ** Arthralgia ** Peripheral neuropathy ** Glomerulonephritis * Diagnosis ** Examination of cryoglobulins in blood during attack * Treatment ** Treat underlying dise...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:35, 17 July 2024 IgA vasculitis (hist | edit) [415 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* IgA deposit in the vessels * Typically affect children after a respiratory tract infection * Clinical features (typical tetrad) ** Palpable purpura (in 100%) ** Arthritis ** Abdominal pain ** Haematuria * Treatment ** Self-limiting in most cases – no treatment needed ** NSAIDs ** Steroids if severe<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Rheumatology Category:Paediatrics") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:33, 17 July 2024 Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis (hist | edit) [731 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Small vessel vasculitides with cutaneous involvement * Most cases are idiopathic * Types ** Immune complex mediated vasculitides *** Cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis *** <abbr>IgA</abbr> vasculitis = Henoch Schönlein purpura *** Urticarial vasculitis ** ANCA-associated vasculitides *** Granulomatosis with polyangiitis *** Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis * Common clinical features ** Palpable purpuras ** Erythematous papules **...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:25, 17 July 2024 A17. Pigmented naevi (hist | edit) [66 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Naevus|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:24, 17 July 2024 Naevus (hist | edit) [1,781 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* A nevus is a benign lesion of melanocytes in the skin or oral mucosa * Can be pigmented or non-pigmented (most are pigmented) * Histological classification ** Junctional nevi *** Flat, well-demarcated brown macules *** Grows in the epidermis at the dermal-epidermal junction ** Compound nevi *** Elevated *** Grows in the epidermis at the dermal-epidermal junction and in the dermis ** Dermal nevi *** Elevated *** May be hard and grow hair *...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:22, 17 July 2024 A16. Scabies, pediculosis (hist | edit) [128 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Scabies = {{#lst:Scabies|dermatology}} = Pediculosis = {{#lst:Pediculosis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:21, 17 July 2024 Pediculosis (hist | edit) [1,442 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Lice infection * Transmission by direct physical contact or indirect contact with infected clothes, etc. * Risk factors ** Crowded places ** School ** Homeless * Pathomechanism ** Delayed allergic reaction to lice saliva ** May be asymptomatic for weeks while sensitization occurs * Pediculosis capitis ** Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) ** Most common in children ** Clinical features *** Scalp/neck pruritus *** Louse eczema on back...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:20, 17 July 2024 Scabies (hist | edit) [1,093 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis ** Obligate human parasite * Transmission by direct physical contact or contact with infected clothes * Highly contagious * Incubation period 3 – 6 weeks * Risk factors ** Nursing homes ** Childcare facilities ** Prisons * Pathomechanism ** Female mites burrow into stratum corneum, lays eggs and feces ** Feces and dead mites trigger type IV hypersensitivity * Clinical features ** Intense pruritus, especiall...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:19, 17 July 2024 A15. Urticaria (hist | edit) [69 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Urticaria|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:19, 17 July 2024 Urticaria (hist | edit) [1,647 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Also called hives * Etiology ** Basically anything, but often idiopathic ** Physical urticaria *** Most common *** Pressure *** Dermatographic urticaria *** Elevated/decreased body temperature *** Sweating *** Sun-exposure ** Allergic urticaria *** Foods **** Fish **** Shellfish **** Nuts **** Eggs *** Drugs **** Penicillin **** Aspirin **** ACE inhibitors **** NSAIDs *** Inhalants ** Autoimmune urticaria ** Vasculitic urticaria ** Infect...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:18, 17 July 2024 A14. Drug allergy (hist | edit) [184 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Drug allergy = {{#lst:Drug allergy|dermatology}} = Severe cutaneous adverse reactions = {{#lst:Severe cutaneous adverse reactions|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:17, 17 July 2024 Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (hist | edit) [1,674 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* DRESS syndrome ** Drug-related eosinophilia and systemic symptoms *** Also called drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome ** Drugs *** Allopurinol *** Antiepileptics *** Antibiotics ** Risk factors *** Older age *** Renal failure *** Certain HLA alleles ** Clinical features *** Fever *** Pruritic morbilliform rash *** Facial oedema ** Multiorgan failure can occur ** Fatal in 10% ** Treatment *** Drug cessation *** Steroids * Toxic epiderma...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:12, 17 July 2024 Drug allergy (hist | edit) [2,796 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Classification according to timeline ** Immediate (< 1 hour) *** Urticaria *** Angioedema *** Rhinitis *** Bronchospasm *** Anaphylaxis ** Non-immediate (> 1 hour) *** Delayed urticaria *** Maculopapular exanthema *** Erythroderma *** Vasculitis *** Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) *** Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) *** Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) *** Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) ***...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:08, 17 July 2024 A13. Fungal diseases of the skin and its appendages (hist | edit) [106 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Fungal diseases of the skin and its appendages|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:07, 17 July 2024 Fungal diseases of the skin and its appendages (hist | edit) [2,455 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Diagnosis of fungal infections ** KOH preparation -> hyphae/yeasts visible under microscope *** KOH dissolves keratin ** Culture ** Wood-light – green fluorescence UV lamp * Treatment of fungal infections ** Terbinafine – for dermatophytoses ** Fluconasol – for candida ** Itraconazole – for candida, dermatophytoses ** Ketoconazole – for Malassezia (pityrasis versicolor) * Epidermomycoses ** By dermatophytes ** Risk factors *** C...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:06, 17 July 2024 A12. Malignant melanoma (hist | edit) [68 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Melanoma|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:03, 17 July 2024 Melanoma (hist | edit) [4,145 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Epidemiology ** Only 2% of skin cancer ** Responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths ** Higher incidence in sun-rich countries like Australia compared to Europe ** Average age at onset ~50 * Risk factors ** Excessive UV exposure ** Fitzpatrick skin type I and II *** Easily burns *** Almost never suntans *** Often have freckles ** Precancerous lesions *** Dysplastic nevi *** Dysplastic nevus syndrome – 100% risk of developing melano...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 18:02, 17 July 2024 A11. Scleroderma and its variants (hist | edit) [71 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{#lst:Scleroderma|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 18:01, 17 July 2024 Scleroderma (hist | edit) [1,856 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Scleroderma = Abnormal growth of connective tissue * In all types the skin is thickened and hardened * Classification of scleroderma ** Systemic sclerosis/systemic scleroderma *** Limited systemic sclerosis/CREST syndrome *** Diffuse systemic sclerosis *** Systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma ** Localized scleroderma *** Morphea *** Linear scleroderma * Systemic sclerosis ** Sclerosis of internal organs in addition to the skin ** Skin symp...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:59, 17 July 2024 A10. Lupus erythematosus and its variants (hist | edit) [181 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Systemic lupus erythematosus = {{#lst:Sle|dermatology}} = Cutaneous lupus erythematosus = {{#lst:Cutaneous lupus erythematosus|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 17:56, 17 July 2024 Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (hist | edit) [1,237 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Chronic discoid lupus erythematosus (CDLE) ** Epidemiology *** Most common cutaneous type *** African American women ** Clinical features *** Erythematous scaling plaques *** -> leaves atrophic scars *** Ocular and mucosal lesions *** Affects face, scalp, neck (sun-exposed areas) *** No systemic symptoms * Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) ** Clinical features *** Persisting diffuse erythema on face or sun-exposed areas *** An...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:54, 17 July 2024 A9. Autoimmune bullous skin diseases (hist | edit) [308 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Bullous pemphigoid = {{#lst:Bullous pemphigoid|dermatology}} = Pemphigus vulgaris = {{#lst:Pemphigus vulgaris|dermatology}} = Dermatitis herpetiformis = {{#lst:Dermatitis herpetiformis|dermatology}} = Epidermolysis bullosa = {{#lst:Epidermolysis bullosa|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 17:52, 17 July 2024 Epidermolysis bullosa (hist | edit) [308 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Group of disorders where subepidermal blisters form following trauma * Not autoimmune * Epidermolysis bullosa simplex * Junctional epidermolysis bullosa * Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa * Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit
- 17:52, 17 July 2024 Dermatitis herpetiformis (hist | edit) [611 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* In young adults * Risk factors ** Coeliac disease ** Iodide sensitivity ** HLA-DR3 ** HLA-DQ2 * Pathomechanism ** Tissue transglutaminase and epidermal transglutaminase antibodies * Clinical features ** Chronic, recurrent ** Tense, grouped, subepidermal vesicles *** Herpetiform appearance, hence the name ** Intensely pruritic ** Bilateral, symmetrical distribution *** Elbows, knees ** No mucosal involvement * Diagnosis ** Coeliac antibodi...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:51, 17 July 2024 Pemphigus vulgaris (hist | edit) [717 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* In middle-aged, elderly * Deadly without treatment * Pathomechanism ** Autoantibodies against desmosomes ** Acantholysis – loss of cell-cell adhesion * Clinical features ** Painful, flaccid, intraepidermal (superficial) blisters ** -> lesions rupture ** -> erosions and crusts ** -> re-epithelialization with hyperpigmentation but no scarring ** No pruritus ** Lesions often begin in oral mucosa then to body parts exposed to pressure * Dia...") Tag: Visual edit
- 17:51, 17 July 2024 Bullous pemphigoid (hist | edit) [627 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* In elderly * Benign disease, responds well to treatment * Most common autoimmune bullous disease * Pathomechanism ** Autoantibodies against hemidesmosomes * Clinical features ** Prodromal stage *** Weeks before onset of blistering *** Urticarial lesions ** Large, tense, subepidermal bulla *** Don’t rupture easily ** Intensely pruritic ** Lower limbs, axilla ** Rarely oral involvement * Diagnosis ** Negative Nikolsky ** Histology and imm...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 17:50, 17 July 2024 A8. Skin diseases caused by varicella zoster virus (hist | edit) [131 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "= Varicella = {{#lst:Varicella|dermatology}} = Shingles = {{#lst:Herpes zoster|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
- 17:48, 17 July 2024 Herpes zoster (hist | edit) [826 bytes] Nikolas (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Shingles (herpes zoster) ** Reactivation ** Older patients ** Triggers *** Immunosuppression *** Advanced age *** Malignancy *** Malnutrition ** Clinical features *** Erupts in dermatome pattern *** Severe pain *** Erythematous maculopapular rash -> vesicles -> rupture ** Complications *** Herpes zoster oticus **** Herpes in facial and vestibulocochlear nerve **** Blindness *** Herpes zoster ophthalmicus **** Herpes in ophthalmic part of...") Tag: Visual edit