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Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Versus ACD: Direct physical or chemical injury to the epidermis Tends to burn instead of itch Treatment: Remove offending agent Topical corticosteroids
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Bullae Bullae (blisters) on legs frequently related to edema particularly if legs are swollen (think CHF patient) Bullae can develop in incapacitated individuals who are severely ill and immobile
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Bullous Pemphigoid Autoimmune blistering condition
Treatment: immunosuppression Topical corticosteroids Doxycycline and niacinamide Prednisone Not alone an indication for admission Look for mucosal involvement
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Pemphigus vulgaris
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Can occur in sun protected areas!!!
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Skin Cancer Any new, changing, growing, symptomatic lesion
Most commonly seen cutaneous malignancies: Melanoma is deadly Squamous cell is deadly Basal cell is locally destructive Please do not underestimate the potential morbidity and mortality of a skin cancer for your patient; prompt identification and treatment can be life-saving!
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Tissue sparing + high cure rate + low complication rate + low cost
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