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19:1119:11, 17 July 2024 diff hist +556‎ N Kaposi sarcoma ‎ Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Caused by HHV8 * Malignant tumor of endothelial cells * 4 types ** Classic – in older males ** Endemic – in Africa ** Immunosuppressive therapy-related ** AIDS-related * Clinical features ** Multiple cutaneous lesions *** Purplish macules -> patches -> papules -> plaques -> nodules ** Rapidly growing ** Initially seen on face, oral cavity or chest ** Organs can be involved * Treatment ** Vinblastine ** Radiotherapy ** Treat underlying..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
19:0919:09, 17 July 2024 diff hist −1,671‎ B15. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) ‎No edit summary current
19:0919:09, 17 July 2024 diff hist +1,190‎ N Trichomoniasis ‎ Created page with "<section begin="gynaecology" /><section begin="dermatology" />'''Trichomoniasis''' is a sexually transmitted infection caused by trichomonas vaginalis. == Clinical features == It’s asymptomatic in 70%. Foul-smelling, yellow-green coloured vaginal discharge is highly suspicious for trichomoniasis. Other symptoms include: * Itching * Burning * Dyspareunia * Itchiness * Redness * Strawberry cervix – typical appearance of cervix like a strawberry == Diagnosis and eval..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
19:0719:07, 17 July 2024 diff hist +60‎ Chlamydia ‎No edit summary current
19:0719:07, 17 July 2024 diff hist +965‎ N Chlamydia ‎ Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />'''Chlamydia''' is most common STD, if you don’t count <abbr>HPV</abbr>. It’s caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes D-K. It may progress to pelvic inflammatory disease. == Clinical features == 90% of affected people are asymptomatic. Possible symptoms in women include: * Urethritis with dysuria * Mucopurulent discharge * Postcoital bleeding Men may experience prostatitis and epididymitis. =..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
19:0319:03, 17 July 2024 diff hist +135‎ Inflammatory myopathy ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
19:0219:02, 17 July 2024 diff hist −13‎ 1A. The most common types of myopathies and myositis ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
19:0219:02, 17 July 2024 diff hist −8‎ Inflammatory myopathy ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
19:0119:01, 17 July 2024 diff hist +81‎ N B3. Dermatomyositis ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:Inflammatory myopathy|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit
19:0119:01, 17 July 2024 diff hist −1,454‎ 1A. The most common types of myopathies and myositis ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit: Switched
19:0019:00, 17 July 2024 diff hist +1,768‎ N Inflammatory myopathy ‎ Created page with "<section begin="neurology" /><section begin="dermatology" />'''Inflammatory myopathy''', also called '''myositis,''' is a subtype of myopathy where there is inflammation of muscle. === Etiology === * Polymyositis (PM) * Dermatomyositis (DM) * Necrotising myositis * Inclusion body myositis (IBM) * Overlap myositis * Paraneoplastic myositis Dermatomyositis and necrotising myositis can either be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to adenocarcinoma. === Clinical featu..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
18:5418:54, 17 July 2024 diff hist +68‎ N B2. Alopecias ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:Alopecia|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit
18:5418:54, 17 July 2024 diff hist +848‎ N Alopecia ‎ Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Phases of hair growth ** Anagen phase – hair growth ** Catagen phase – transition phase ** Telogen phase – resting phase ** Repeat * Types of alopecia ** Diffuse alopecia *** Androgenetic alopecia **** Most common cause **** In androgen-sensitive hair follicles ***** Bitemporal scalp in men ***** Frontal scalp in women **** Androgens shorten the anagen phase *** Telogen effluvium **** Endocrine disorders **** Drugs **** Malnutrition..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
18:5318:53, 17 July 2024 diff hist +64‎ N B1. The structure of the skin and its function ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:Skin|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit
18:5218:52, 17 July 2024 diff hist +1,284‎ N Skin ‎ Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* 2 m2 and 4 kg * Structure ** Epidermis *** Stratum corneum *** Stratum lucidum *** Stratum granulosum *** Stratum spinosum *** Stratum basale ** Dermo-epidermal junction *** Basement membrane ** Dermis *** Papillary dermis **** Loosely arranged collagen **** Supplies epidermis with nutrients through dermal papillae *** Reticular dermis **** Densely packed reticular, elastic, collagen fibres *** Connective tissue *** Dense innervation ** S..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
18:1118:11, 17 July 2024 diff hist +128‎ N A24. Local therapy in dermatology ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:Principles of Topical Therapy|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course) Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit
18:1118:11, 17 July 2024 diff hist +60‎ Principles of Topical Therapy ‎No edit summary current
18:1018:10, 17 July 2024 diff hist +4,885‎ N Principles of Topical Therapy ‎ 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
18:0918:09, 17 July 2024 diff hist +119‎ N File:Topical formulation in dermatology.png ‎No edit summary current
18:0518:05, 17 July 2024 diff hist +39‎ A23. Acne and its treatment ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
18:0518:05, 17 July 2024 diff hist +25‎ N A23. Acne and its treatment ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:Acne|dermatology}}"
18:0518:05, 17 July 2024 diff hist +2,591‎ N Acne ‎ 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..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
18:0418:04, 17 July 2024 diff hist +70‎ N A22. Diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhoea ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:Gonorrhoea|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit
18:0218:02, 17 July 2024 diff hist +68‎ N A21. Cutaneous and mucosal manifestations and treatment of syphilis ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:syphilis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit
18:0218:02, 17 July 2024 diff hist −4,723‎ B15. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit: Switched
18:0118:01, 17 July 2024 diff hist +50‎ Gonorrhoea ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
18:0118:01, 17 July 2024 diff hist +1,720‎ N Gonorrhoea ‎ 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..."
17:5917:59, 17 July 2024 diff hist −661‎ Syphilis ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
17:5617:56, 17 July 2024 diff hist +39‎ Syphilis ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
17:5317:53, 17 July 2024 diff hist +3,936‎ N Syphilis ‎ 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
17:5017:50, 17 July 2024 diff hist +619‎ N A20. Precancerous lesions and intraepidermal carcinoma ‎ 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..." current Tag: Visual edit
17:4817:48, 17 July 2024 diff hist +251‎ N Paget disease of the breast ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:4717:47, 17 July 2024 diff hist +399‎ N Erythroplasia of Queyrat ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:4617:46, 17 July 2024 diff hist +326‎ N Bowen disease ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:4617:46, 17 July 2024 diff hist +410‎ N Leucoplakia ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit
17:4517:45, 17 July 2024 diff hist +469‎ N Actinic keratosis ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit
17:4417:44, 17 July 2024 diff hist +355‎ N Lentigo maligna ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:4317:43, 17 July 2024 diff hist +78‎ N A19. Contact dermatitis ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:Contact dermatitis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit
17:4217:42, 17 July 2024 diff hist +3,130‎ N Contact dermatitis ‎ 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 ****..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:4117:41, 17 July 2024 diff hist +613‎ N A18. Vasculitides ‎ 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..." current Tag: Visual edit
17:3817:38, 17 July 2024 diff hist +318‎ N Polyarteritis nodosa ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:3717:37, 17 July 2024 diff hist +282‎ N Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:3717:37, 17 July 2024 diff hist +326‎ N Granulomatosis with polyangiitis ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:3617:36, 17 July 2024 diff hist +504‎ N Urticarial vasculitis ‎ 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..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:3617:36, 17 July 2024 diff hist +631‎ N Cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis ‎ 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..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:3517:35, 17 July 2024 diff hist +415‎ N IgA vasculitis ‎ 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" current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:3317:33, 17 July 2024 diff hist +731‎ N Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis ‎ 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 **..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:2517:25, 17 July 2024 diff hist +66‎ N A17. Pigmented naevi ‎ Created page with "{{#lst:Naevus|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit
17:2417:24, 17 July 2024 diff hist +1,781‎ N Naevus ‎ 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 *..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:2217:22, 17 July 2024 diff hist +128‎ N A16. Scabies, pediculosis ‎ Created page with "= Scabies = {{#lst:Scabies|dermatology}} = Pediculosis = {{#lst:Pediculosis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)" current Tag: Visual edit

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