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What is the common name for xerosis? |
dry skin |
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What are the treatment goals of xerosis? |
Improve and maintain skin hydration |
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Bath oils absorb into the skin, true or false? Why or why not? |
False, the absorb onto the skin, not into it. |
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What is the biggest use for colloidal oatmeal products? |
Symptom relief of itching |
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How do humectants work? |
They draw water into the stratum corneum the dermis and atmosphere (pull it from both sides) |
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What is the atopic triad? |
1. Asthma 2. Allergic rhinitis 3. Atopic dermatitis They often present together |
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Why is the atopic triad important to a dermatology/sensory lecture? |
They often present together |
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What is the common name for atopic dermatitis? |
Eczema |
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Where does atopic dermatitis occur on infants? |
Cheeks, forehead, and scalp |
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Where does atopic dermatitis occur on children (excluding infants)? |
elbow folds, knees, legs |
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Where does atopic dermatitis occur on adults? |
hands, face, body folds legs |
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What is the itch/scratch cycle? |
Scratching causes the itch and you have to scratch to stop the itch and the wheel goes round and round |
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How many phases does atopic dermatitis have? Name them |
1. Acute atopic dermatitis 2. Chronic atopic dermatitis |
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There is a cure for atopic dermatitis, true or false? |
False, there is no cure. Sorry (as the Canadians would say) |
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What is the best way to treat atopic dermatitis?
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Stop the itch/scratch cycle |
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How many types of contact dermatitis are there? Name them. |
1. Contact dermatitis 2. Allergic dermatitis |
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What is the induction phase of allergic contact dermatitis? |
The first exposure or initial sensitizing to the offending agent |
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What is the elicitation phase of allergic dermatitis? |
The re-exposure or subsequent exposure to the offending agent, often with big consequences |
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What is the acute presentation of contact dermatitis? |
A weepy, red, inflamed rash |
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What is the chronic presentation of contact dermatitis? |
Dry, crusty, scaly rash |
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What is the oily resin common in poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak? |
Urushiol |
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When treating toxicodendron dermatitis, is it better to use low or high strength counter-irritants (like menthol, camphor, phenol)? |
Low strength |
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a bacterial infection, true or false? |
False, it is a fungal infestation |
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What happens in seborrheic dermatitis? |
The skin turnover rate is increased due to a fungal infection. It yields "angry dandruff" |
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When does seborrheic dermatitis present in infants? |
Within the first couple months
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How long can seborrheic dermatitis state present in adults |
Decades |
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How many times a day should a diaper be changed to reverse diaper dermatitis? |
More than 6 times a day. AKA a lot |
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What is the first line pharmacologic treatment for plain, run-of-the-mill diaper dermatitis? |
Use a protectant like zinc-oxide, Vitamin A & D ointment, in the diaper area after cleaning with a hypoallergenic cleanser |
