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Skin Diseases FA

Blistering Skin Disorders (First Aid)

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IgG against desmosomes Pemphigus Vulgaris
IgG against macula adherens Pemphigus Vulgaris
Flaccid Blister Pemphigus Vulgaris
Positive Nikolsky sign Pemphigus Vulgaris
Separation of epidermis upon manual stroking of skin Pemphigus Vulgaris
IgG against hemidesmosomes Bullous Pemphigoid
IgG against basement membrane Bullous Pemphigoid
Tense Blisters containing eosinophils Bullous Pemphigoid
IgG skin disorder that spares oral mucosa Bullous Pemphigoid
Negative Nikolsy's Sign Bullous Pemphigoid
IgG skin disorder that involves the oral mucosa Pemphigus Vulgaris
IgG at the dermal/epidermal junction Bullous Pemphigoid
Acantholysis Pemphigus Vulgaris
IgA deposits a the tips of dermal papillae Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Associated with Celiac Disease Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Associated with infections, drugs, cancer, and autoimmune diseases Erythema Multiforme
Multiple types of lesions - macules, papules, vesicles, and target lesions Erythema Multiforme
Fever, Bulla formation & necrosis, sloughing of skin, high mortality Stevens-Johnsons
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Stevens-Johnsons
Immunofluorescence reveals antibodies around cells of epidermis in a reticular or netlike pattern Pemphigus Vulgaris
When these blisters rupture they leave painful ulcerations Pemphigus Vulgaris
Pruritic, Purple, Polygonal Papules that are associated with HCV Lichen Planus
caused by sun exposure, precursor to squamous cell carcinoma actinic keratosis
Hyperplasia of stratum spinosum that is a/w hyperinsulinemia Acanthosis Nigricans
inflammatory lesion of subcutaneous fat, usually on anterior shin Erythema Nodosum
A/w coccidiomycosis, histoplasmosis, TB, leprosy, strep, and sarcoidosis Erythema Nodosum
solitary oval, 1-10 cm annular macule with raised border and fine, adherent scales HERALD PATCH. Early lesion of Pityriasis rosea
"christmas tree" distribution Pityriasis rosea
Most common skin cancer Basal cell carcinoma
2nd most common skin cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Keratin Pearls Squamous Cell Carcinoma
a/w arsenic exposure squamous cell carcinoma
Skin cancer with rolled edges and central ulceration Basal Cell Carcinoma
Pearly papules & telangiectasias Basal Cell Carcinoma
"Palisading Nuclei" Basal Cell Carcinoma
The skin cancer with significant metastatic risk melanoma
S-100 positive melanoma
dysplastic nevus is a precursor for... melanoma
>1.7 mm in depth indicates bad prognosis melanoma
Created by: marisamo
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