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Skin Diseases Cheat Sheet, Cheat Sheet of Pathology

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Skin Diseases Cheat Sheet
by AlbertEinstein via cheatography.com/55586/cs/14776/
Definitions:
Definitions (cont.):
Skin Diagram:
Major Skin Cells:
1) Keratinocytes
2) Melanocytes: anchor to
basement membrane and pump
out pigment for protection from
sunlight damage
3) Langerhans’ cells: antigen-
presenting system
Normal Skin Structure and
Function:
Function: Barrier between the
individual and the extrernal
environment
Burn victims:
loss of barrier leading to loss
of fluid and secondary
bacterial infections.
Eczema/Dermatitis:
damage to the skin resulting
in inflammation and
spongiosis with edema of the
dermis. Hypersensitive
reaction to certain chemicals
or drugs. Atopic eczema
patients are predisposed to
allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Immersion:
prolonged immersion in water
may overwhelm the barrier
(ie. occlusal dressing of
burns or under surgical
dressings) - can be an
advantage in topical therapy.
Incidences of Skin Diseases:
Common: acne, psoriasis,
eczema, seborrheic warts and
viral warts, actinic ratosis, basal
cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma.
Uncommon: pemphigoid,
pemphigus, melanoma and
scabies.
Rare: xeroderma pigmentosum,
mycosis fungoides.
Age, Sex, Anatomical Site,
Rare, Exposure and
Geography.
Disorders:
Inflammatory&Hematopoietic
cells
Polymorphonuclear
leucocytes (polymorphs)
accumulate in the skin due to
response to infections e.g
Staphylococcus aureus in
impetigo.
Psoriasis: neutrophilic infiltrate
with intra-epithelial migration
forming sterile abscesses.
Others are Sweet’s disease and
pyoderma gangrenosum show a
heavy dermal neutrophilic
infiltrate – 2nd to chronic
inflammatory bowel disease.
Autoimmune conditions: e.g
dermatitis herpetiformis show
neutrophilic infiltrate where as
bullous pemphigoid shows an
eosinophilic infiltrate.
Disorders:
Inflammatory&Hematopoietic
cells (cont)
Lymphocytic infiltrate: seen
in most chronic inflammatory
skin diseases and comprises
mostly T-lymphocytes
(CD4/Helper T-cells)
Eczema: lymphocytic infiltrate
and spongiosis
Lupus erythematosus and
lichen planus
Cutaneous lymphomas:
primary (mycosis fungoides) or
secondary ( peripheral T-cell
lymphoma, anaplastic large cell
lymphoma etc.)
Mycosis fungoides: T-cell
lymphoma – Sézary syndrome
Histiocytic infiltrates: seen in
granulomatous skin diseases
e.g. bacterial (mycobacteria),
fungal (candidiasis) or protozoal
infections.
Systemic diseases: e.g.
Sarcoidosis.
Primary granulomatous skin
diseases: granuloma annulare
or necrobiosis lipoidica.
Infections:
Clinical appearance depends
on:
1. Site
2. Nature of organism
3. Nature of the body’s
response to the infection.
Routes of transmission:
hematogenous or penetration of
the skin barrier
By AlbertEinstein
cheatography.com/alberteinstein/
Published 22nd March, 2018.
Last updated 14th March, 2018.
Page 1 of 5.
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Definitions: Definitions (cont.): Skin Diagram: Major Skin Cells:

  1. Keratinocytes
  2. Melanocytes: anchor to basement membrane and pump out pigment for protection from sunlight damage
  3. Langerhans’ cells: antigen- presenting system Normal Skin Structure and Function: Function: Barrier between the individual and the extrernal environment Burn victims: loss of barrier leading to loss of fluid and secondary bacterial infections. Eczema/Dermatitis: damage to the skin resulting in inflammation and spongiosis with edema of the dermis. Hypersensitive reaction to certain chemicals or drugs. Atopic eczema patients are predisposed to allergic rhinitis and asthma. Immersion: prolonged immersion in water may overwhelm the barrier (ie. occlusal dressing of burns or under surgical dressings) - can be an advantage in topical therapy. Incidences of Skin Diseases: Common: acne, psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic warts and viral warts, actinic ratosis, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma. Uncommon: pemphigoid, pemphigus, melanoma and scabies. Rare: xeroderma pigmentosum, mycosis fungoides. Age, Sex, Anatomical Site, Rare, Exposure and Geography. Disorders: Inflammatory&Hematopoietic cells Polymorphonuclear leucocytes (polymorphs) – accumulate in the skin due to response to infections e.g Staphylococcus aureus in impetigo. Psoriasis: neutrophilic infiltrate with intra-epithelial migration forming sterile abscesses. Others are Sweet’s disease and pyoderma gangrenosum show a heavy dermal neutrophilic infiltrate – 2nd to chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Autoimmune conditions: e.g dermatitis herpetiformis show neutrophilic infiltrate where as bullous pemphigoid shows an eosinophilic infiltrate. Disorders: Inflammatory&Hematopoietic cells (cont) Lymphocytic infiltrate: seen in most chronic inflammatory skin diseases and comprises mostly T-lymphocytes (CD4/Helper T-cells) Eczema: lymphocytic infiltrate and spongiosis Lupus erythematosus and lichen planus Cutaneous lymphomas: primary (mycosis fungoides) or secondary ( peripheral T-cell lymphoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma etc.) Mycosis fungoides: T-cell lymphoma – Sézary syndrome Histiocytic infiltrates: seen in granulomatous skin diseases e.g. bacterial (mycobacteria), fungal (candidiasis) or protozoal infections. Systemic diseases: e.g. Sarcoidosis. Primary granulomatous skin diseases: granuloma annulare or necrobiosis lipoidica. Infections: Clinical appearance depends on:
  1. Site
  2. Nature of organism
  3. Nature of the body’s response to the infection. Routes of transmission: hematogenous or penetration of the skin barrier By AlbertEinstein Published 22nd March, 2018. Last updated 14th March, 2018. Page 1 of 5. Sponsored by Readability-Score.com Measure your website readability! https://readability-score.com

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Viral Infections: Viruses are obligate intracellular organisms – metabolic basal cells. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV): DNA virus with numerous subtypes. Skin and oral mucosa causes squamous papillomas, verrucae vulgaris, verruca plantaris, verruca plana, condyloma acuminatum (genital warts) Molluscum contagiosum: DNA pox virus – umbilicated self- limiting lesion in children. Herpes virus: HVS1 and HPV (blistering vesicles), herpes zoster (chickenpox) and shingles. Human herpes virus 8 (HHV8): Kaposi’s sarcoma (HIV) Bacterial Infections: Impetigo: Staph.aureus in children but Strep. in elderly Celluliltis: Streptococcus pyogenes Tuberculosis of the skin (lupus vulgaris): Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium bovis the cause of scrofuloderma. Bacterial Infections: (cont) Leprosy (Hansen’s disease): Mycobacterium leprae (lepromatous and tuberculoid). Lepromatous form fatal while tuberculoid form destroy tissue and nerves resulting in mutilated leonine facies and auto- amputations of digits. Fungal and Protozoa Infections: Fungal: Common ringworm (tinea) Tinea pedis (athletes foot) Candida, Blastomyces and Norcardia Protozoal: Leishmaniasis infections transmitted by sandflies, organism infiltrates the macrophages Uticaria: Hives or wheals (reaction pattern), itching and swelling. Sudden marked increase in the permeability of the dermal blood vessels resulting in edema of the dermis – erythematous or edematous lesions. Histology: shows marked infiltrate of eosinophils and mast cells Uticaria: (cont) Causes: Plant and animal toxins, physical stimuli e.g. heat, cold or stress, various drugs (aspirin and antibiotics) Histamine is the mediator and increase in IgE. Lupus erythematosus (SLE or LE) -Autoimmune disease affecting connective tissue with antibodies directed against DNA. -Multisystem disease involving almost any organ, most common is skin and kidneys. -Epidermis and adnexa involved. -Skin only: Discoid lupus – erythematous, scaly and older lesions show hyperpigmentation. -Often symmetrical on the face with a butterfly rash over nose and cheeks, and on scalp it may cause scarring alopecia. -Immunofluorescence show IgG and IgM at the epidermal basement membrane – “lupus band test” Psoriasis: Genetically determined – HLA haplotypes (HLA Cw6, B13 and B17). Disease of epidermal proliferation and excess keratin production, driven by cytokines released from activated T-cells in the dermis Silver-grey scales of parakeratosis on extensor surfaces such as knees and elbows. First appearance may be at site of trauma e.g. surgical wound – “Koebner effect”. Result in destructive arthropathy (psoriatic arthritis) Small bleeding points – Auspitz’s sign. Histology: rete ridges becomes acanthotic with the dermal papillae covered by thin epidermis two or three layers thick. Loss of the granular cell layer. By AlbertEinstein Published 22nd March, 2018. Last updated 14th March, 2018. Page 2 of 5. Sponsored by Readability-Score.com Measure your website readability! https://readability-score.com

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC): -Are common and usually caused by chronic UV exposure. -Other: immunosuppression, irradiation, chemical carcinogens, HPV infections and chronic infections. -More common in the elderly. -Rarely SCC arises at the edge of a chronic skin ulcer (Majolin’s ulcer). -Very aggressive and invasive however metastasize late. -Excision can be curative and SCC are more sensitive to radiation than BCC’s. Keratoacanthoma: Rapidly growing, cup-shaped squamous epidermal lesion Involves sun-exposed skin of elderly - face Keratoacanthoma: (cont) Regresses spontaneously if left untreated Histology: -Endophytic-endophytic squamous proliferation, -Cup-shaped lesion -Crater-like center filled with laminated keratotic material -Resembles a well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma Melanocyte Derived Lesions:

Melanocytes are pigmented cells Found in basal layer of epidermis Melanin is synthesized by melanosomes Found on skin and mucosal surfaces – oral cavity, vagina, conjunctiva etc. Types of Benign Lesions: Lentigos: Increase in single melanocytes in basal areas. Small, pigmented macule. Naevi: Increase in groups of melanocytes. Melanocytes form nests. Types of Benign Lesions: (cont) Freckle: Increase in melanin production by normal melanocytes which are taken up by adjacent keratinocytes. UV stimulation. Naevis: Common in light-skinned individuals. Absent at birth and appear in early childhood. Increase in number through early adulthood. Found mainly on sun-exposed areas. Different stages STAGE 1 - JUNCTIONAL: At dermo-epidermal junction –intraepidermal nests. Tan or brown pin-point macules (1- 2mm). Gradually enlarge. Increase in number of individual melanocytes at dermo-epidermal junction. STAGE 2 – COMPOUND: Nevus is elevated above skin surface. Childhood
adolescence.Slightly raised due to nests of melanocytes Naevis: (cont) STAGE 3- INTRADERMAL: Middle to old age. Nevus cells detach from dermo-epidermal junction. Smaller, more mature and less metabolically active. Cannot divide. Two components Junctional and intradermal. Pink due to lack loss of melanin Histology of Stage 2:

  • Nests of melanocytes at dermo-epidermal junction and infiltrating dermis
  • Pigmented
  • Dendrites lost
  • Nuclei become round, inconspicious nucleoli Blue Naevis:
  • Occurs in deep dermis
  • Bluish tinge
  • Any area of skin
  • Less than 5mm in diameter
  • Solitary
  • Malignant transformation is rare MALIGNANT LESIONS: Melanoma
  • Common skin cancer
  • Can arise from any melanocyte, composed of malignant melanocytes.
  • Usually pigmented but may be unpigmented. By AlbertEinstein Published 22nd March, 2018. Last updated 14th March, 2018. Page 4 of 5. Sponsored by Readability-Score.com Measure your website readability! https://readability-score.com

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MALIGNANT LESIONS:

Melanoma (cont)

  • Etiology associated with fair skin and sunburn
  • Asymmetrical (ABCDE)
  • Irregular borders
  • Varying colours: blue, black-brown, ulcerated
  • 6mm

  • Evolution
  • Prognosis depends on thickness of lesion and presence of surface ulceration – Breslow thickness
  • 1 mm depth indicates significant risk for metastasis

  • Cure rate for completely excised non-ulcerated melanomas below 1mm is 100% **Main Variants:
  1. Lentigo maligna melanoma:** - sun damaged skin of the elderly, develops from a pre-existing in situ lesion termed a lentigo maligna (Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle). 2. Acral lentiginous melanoma:
  • palms and soles, most common type in Non-Caucasians. 3. Superficial spreading melanoma: - most common type in people from European descent 4, Nodular melanoma: -retain no features to identify a pre-existing in situ lesion Vesiculo-Bullous Conditions: Fluid –filled cavities Within the skin Caused by the separation of two layers of tissue and leakage of plasma into the space Bullae: > 5mm Vesicles: < 5mm DISTINCT MECHANISMS OF BLISTER FORMATION: Direct destruction of bonds between epithelium e.g. pemphigus Cells forced apart by edematous fluid e.g. eczema Cellular destruction leaving gaps e.g. herpes infection Basement membrane or its attachments to epidermis or dermis altered e.g. bullous pemphigoid Pemphigus: BONDS BETWEEN EPITHELIUM IS BROKEN Common in middle-aged to elderly Mortality rate of approximately 40% Autoantibodies directed against desmosomes Pemphigus: (cont) Bridges lysed and epidermis falls apart - Blister formed containing epithelial cells within cavity (acantholysis) - Various forms: Pemphigus vulgaris Pemphigus foliaceus Pemphigus vegetans - Skin very fragile - Firm pressure on normal-looking skin will cause blister formation (Nikolsky’s sign) Bullous Pemphigoid (BP): More common than pemphigus Usually over 60 years of age Self-limiting Associated with periods of pruritis Blister forms at dermo-epidermal junction Etiology: > Circulating antibodies against lamina lucida of the BM. > Linear deposition of antibodies along basement membrane (IgG) > Causes antigen-antibody complexes and release of complement factors as well as degranulation of mast cells > Blisters are more persistent

DERMATITIS HERPETIFORME:

  • Characterized by small, itchy blisters
  • On extensor surfaces of knees and elbows
  • Young adults
  • May be associated with Coeliac disease
  • Pruritic lesions
  • Bullous forms at dermo-epidermal junction
  • Immunofluorescence: Granular deposits of IgA
  • Therapy: Response to dapsone Bullous and Acantholytic Dermatosis: Intra-epidermal/Suprabasal Cleft:
    1. Pemphigus Vulgaris: IgG (intercellular) 2.Pemphigus Foliaceus: IgG (subcorneal) 3. Pemphigus Erythematous: IgG Sub-epidermal Cleft:
    2. Bullous Pemphigoid: linear IgG and C3 at basement membrane. 2. Dermatitis Herpetiformis: granular IgA papillary dermis. 3. bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus:IgG, IgA and C3. By AlbertEinstein Published 22nd March, 2018. Last updated 14th March, 2018. Page 5 of 5. Sponsored by Readability-Score.com Measure your website readability! https://readability-score.com