Transcript Inflammatory skin disorders

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exact cause unknown
defect of the skin that impairs its function as a
barrier, combined with an abnormal function of
the immune system, are believed to be
important factors.
Some forms of eczema can be triggered by
substances that come in contact with the skin,
such as soaps, cosmetics, clothing, detergents,
jewelry(contact dermatitis)
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common in infants
often have a family history of the condition or
allergic conditions as asthmaor hay
fever.(atopy
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Itching
Dry reddened skin
Blisters/oozing
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Adults/children- insides of the elbows, knees,
and ankles.
In infants - face
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Steroids –local
Antihistamines for itching
Psoriasis
A chronic inflammatory skin disease
characterized by dry pink scaling round
patches.
Cause unknown
Genatic and env
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Disorganized
Neutrophil
accumulation
Immaturity
Proliferation
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Erythematous, raised patches with
silvery scales
Symmetric
Pruritic/ Painful
Pitting Nails
Arthritis in 10-20% of patients
Sites-extensor surfaces of knee/elbow
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Chronic plaque psoriasis
Erythrodermic
Guttae psoriasis
Nail pitting
pustular
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Nail changes
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Guttate Psoriasis
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Difficult to cure
Moisturizers
Corticosteroids
Tar/ vitamin D 3
Drugs for itchinh
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Adolecence
Emotional stress
Androgens
Family history
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Plugging of the hair follicle
w/ abnormally keratinized
cells
Androgen-induced
sebaceous gland
hyperactivity
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Proliferation of bacteria
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Inflammation
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Local applications
Antibiotics
Oral drugs
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Mostly by an allergic reaction
Acute urticaria can be treated with
antihistamones