Vitiligo
- Autoimmune Destruction of Melanocytes
- Hypopigmentation
- Acral Areas and Around Orifices
- Clinical Presentation + Woods Lamp
- Other Autoimmune Diseases
- Glucocorticoids
- Tacrolimus
- Phototherapy
Psoriasis
- Epidermal Hyperproliferation Keratinocytes
- Defined Red Salmon Plaques
- Silvery Scales
- Extensor Surfaces
- Bleeding when Removed
- Auspitz Sign
- Pruritus
- Nail Changes
- Munro Microabscesses
- Nucleated Cells in Stratum Corneum
- Retinoids
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Tar
- Immunosuppressants
Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)
- Red Maculopapular Rash
- Vesicles Ooze and Crust
- Pruritus
- Centripetal
- Varicella Immunization
- Skin Care to Minimize Itching
- Isolate until Vesicles Crust
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Varicella-Zoster Virus
- Linear, Unilateral Rash Along a Dermatome
- Pruritus
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Acyclovir
- Analgesics
- Gabapentin
- Contagious Vesicles
- Shingrix
Bullous Pemphigoid
- Linear Deposits of IgG
- Affects Hemidesmosomes
- Epidermal Basement Membrane
- Tense Blisters on Skin
- Nikolsky Negative
- Contain Eosinophils
- Rarely Affect Oral Mucosa
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
- Pruritic Vesicles
- Inflammatory Skin Rash
- Cheeks in Children
- Skin Flexural Areas
- Associated with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
- Tacrolimus
- Moisturizers
- Corticosteroids
- Phototherapy
- Avoid Triggers
- Antihistamines
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin
- 2nd Most Common Skin Cancer
- UV Light Exposure
- Long-term Immunosuppression
- Arsenic Exposure
- Ulcerative Red Lesion
- Precursor Actinic Keratosis
- Commonly Lower Lip
- Biopsy shows Keratin Pearls
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Streptococcus Pyogenes Disease
- Pyogenic
- Pyogenic Pharyngitis
- Impetigo
- Cellulitis
- Toxigenic
- Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome
- Scarlet Fever
- Sandpaper Rash
- Strawberry Tongue
- Immunologic
- Rheumatic Fever
- Antibodies to M Protein
- Acute Glomerulonephritis (Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis)
Actinic Keratosis
- Sun Exposure
- Papules or Plaques
- Small, Rough
- Erythematous
- Precursor to Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Lichen Planus
- Mucocutaneous Disorder
- 30-60 year olds
- Pruritic
- Plaques or Papules
- Purple & Polygonal
- Often Mucosal or Genital Involvement
- Wickham Striae
- Biopsy
- Sawtooth Infiltrate of Lymphocytes
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Hepatitis C Association
Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Autoantibodies against desmosomes
- Flaccid Bullae on Skin
- Oral Mucosa Involvement
- Intraepidermal Acantholysis
- Fluid Loss
- Infection
- Nikolsky Positive
- Biopsy showing Autoantibodies
- IVIG and Plasmapheresis
- Oral Steroids
- Immunosuppressants
Acanthosis Nigricans
- Endocrine Disorders
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Obesity
- Malignancy
- Velvety Plaques
- Dark, Thickened Flexural Areas
- Hyperkeratosis with Melanocytes
- Treat Underlying Disorder