1. Explain how glucocorticoids may reduce pruritus, and give examples of conditions for which these drugs may be helpful. 2. Compare the mechanisms and possible causes of allergic and irritant contact...

1. Explain how glucocorticoids may reduce pruritus, and give examples of conditions for which these drugs may be helpful.

2. Compare the mechanisms and possible causes of allergic and irritant contact dermatitis.

3. Describe the manifestations of each of the following and state the causative agents for each:

a. shingles

b. boils

c. scabies

d. scleroderma