Pathoma- Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What are desmosomes?
A
connections btw keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum
2
Q
Where does atopic dermatitis occur on the skin?
A
face and flexor surfaces
3
Q
What’s another name for atopic dermatitis?
A
eczema
4
Q
___ and ____ are associated with atopic dermatitis, so this must be a type 1 hypersensitivity.
A
Asthma and allergic rhinitis
5
Q
What’s the difference btw contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis?
A
contact = irritant causing the problem atopic = asthma, allergic rhinitis
6
Q
What is Wickham striae and what’s it assoc. with?
A
reticular white lines on surface of lichen plannus
7
Q
Where is lichen plannus seen?
A
wrists, elbows, and mouth
