Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

_____ is a chronic, pruritic skin condition characterised by inflammation, dryness, and a disrupted skin barrier, often associated with a history of atopy

Chronic atopic eczema can result in _____ of the skin

_____ potency topical steroids can be used on more severe atopic eczema cases or thicker skin areas e.g. palms or soles

Hint: lower/higher

Atopic eczema is typically a _____ disease

Hint: episodic/continuous

There are 3 main components of managing atopic eczema: 1. _____ 2. Emollients (moisturising) 3. Topical steroids

Spot diagnosis = _____

What is the first-line management for scabies? _____

Onset of atopic eczema typically occurs at _____

Atopic eczema typically presents with _____, dry skin lesions that look erythematous

Atopic dermatitis is usually distributed in _____ in children & adults