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06:34, 21 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page Keratoacanthoma (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* On sun-exposed skin * From pilosebaceous glands * Rapid growths for a few weeks -> then spontaneous resolution after months * Treatment ** Excision ** Radiotherapy<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
06:34, 21 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page Seborrheic keratosis (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Most common benign skin tumor in elderly * Immature keratinocytes * Clinical features ** Multiple darkly pigmented, soft papules/plaques ** Greasy, wax-like ** “Stuck-on” appearance ** May be pruritic ** May bleed easily ** Increase in number and size with time * Treatment ** No treatment necessary ** Cryotherapy, laser, excision for cosmetic reasons<section end="dermatology" /> Category:Dermatology") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
19:17, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page B7. Clinical outcome and symptoms of AIDS (Created page with "{{#lst:HIV|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
19:13, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page B6. Lichen planus (Created page with "{{#lst:Lichen planus|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
19:13, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page Lichen planus (Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology * Associated with hep C * Cutaneous lichen planus ** 5 P’s *** Purple *** Planar *** Pruritic *** Polygonal *** Papules ** Wickham striae – characteristic white lines * Mucosal lichen planus ** Wickham striae in oral cavity ** Painful, erosive lesions in oral cavity ** Can also affect oesophagus * Genital lichen planus ** Papules on genital organs * Treatment ** Topical/oral steroids **...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
19:12, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page B4. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of non-gonorrhoeic urethritis (Created page with "= Chlamydia = {{#lst:Chlamydia|dermatology}} = Trichomoniasis = {{#lst:Trichomoniasis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
19:11, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page B5. Clinical forms and treatment of Kaposi sarcoma (Created page with "{{#lst:Kaposi sarcoma|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
19:11, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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
19:09, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
19:07, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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
19:01, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page B3. Dermatomyositis (Created page with "{{#lst:Inflammatory myopathy|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
19:00, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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
18:54, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page B2. Alopecias (Created page with "{{#lst:Alopecia|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
18:54, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
18:53, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page B1. The structure of the skin and its function (Created page with "{{#lst:Skin|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
18:52, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
18:11, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page A24. Local therapy in dermatology (Created page with "{{#lst:Principles of Topical Therapy|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course) Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
18:10, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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
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18:05, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page A23. Acne and its treatment (Created page with "{{#lst:Acne|dermatology}}")
18:05, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
18:04, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page A22. Diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhoea (Created page with "{{#lst:Gonorrhoea|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
18:02, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page A21. Cutaneous and mucosal manifestations and treatment of syphilis (Created page with "{{#lst:syphilis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
18:01, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...")
17:53, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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
17:50, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...") Tag: Visual edit
17:48, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:47, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:46, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:46, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit
17:45, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit
17:44, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:43, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page A19. Contact dermatitis (Created page with "{{#lst:Contact dermatitis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
17:42, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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 ****...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:41, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...") Tag: Visual edit
17:38, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:37, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:37, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:36, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:36, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:35, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:33, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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 **...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:25, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page A17. Pigmented naevi (Created page with "{{#lst:Naevus|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
17:24, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page 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 *...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
17:22, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page A16. Scabies, pediculosis (Created page with "= Scabies = {{#lst:Scabies|dermatology}} = Pediculosis = {{#lst:Pediculosis|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
17:21, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page Pediculosis (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
17:20, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page Scabies (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
17:19, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page A15. Urticaria (Created page with "{{#lst:Urticaria|dermatology}} Category:Dermatology (POTE course)") Tag: Visual edit
17:19, 17 July 2024 Nikolas talk contribs created page Urticaria (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