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Irritant Contact Dermatitis

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1 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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4 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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6 Bullous Pemphigoid Autoimmune blistering condition
Treatment: immunosuppression Topical corticosteroids Doxycycline and niacinamide Prednisone Not alone an indication for admission Look for mucosal involvement

7 Pemphigus vulgaris

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10 Can occur in sun protected areas!!!

11 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!

12 Tissue sparing + high cure rate + low complication rate + low cost

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