CLIPP 32

Question 1

What is seborrheic dermatitis?

Answer 1

A skin condition that causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp.

Question 2

What is an open comedone? Closed comedone?

Answer 2

open = blackhead

closed = whitehead

Question 3

What are common acne triggers?

Answer 3

make-up

overzealous cleaning

occlusion (as with some sports gear)

Overzealous cleaning

Question 4

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is nickel contact dermatitis?

Answer 4

type IV

Question 5

Name the potency of topical steroid classes from 1-7

Answer 5

class 1 = super potent

class 2 & 3 = potent

class 4 & 5 = intermediate

class 6 & 7 = mild

Question 6

Name four important topical steroid side effects

Answer 6

skin atrophy

hypopigmentation

telengiectasias

suppression og the hypothalamic-pituitary axis

Question 7

What is the first line treatment for pediculosis capitis?

Answer 7

head lice

permethrin 1%

Question 8

How is scabies diagnosed?

Answer 8

superficial skin samples should be obtained from characteristic lesions are examined using a light microscope

Question 9

What is the treatment for scabies?

Answer 9

permethrin 5%

Question 10

What tinea requires systemic treatment?

Answer 10

tinea capitis

griseofulvin is the treatment of choice

Question 11

what is the most common cause of diaper rash?

Answer 11

irritant diaper rash

Question 12

is this irritant dermatitis, diaper candidiasis, or a bacterial infection?

Answer 12

irritant dermatitis

Question 13

is this irritant dermatitis, diaper candidiasis, or a bacterial infection?

Answer 13

diaper candidiasis

Question 14

is this irritant dermatitis, diaper candidiasis, or a bacterial infection?

Answer 14

bacterial infection

Question 15

How do you treat irritant dermatitis?

Answer 15

keep diaper area clean and use zinc oxide creams or ointments

Question 16

how do you treat diaper candidiasis?

Answer 16

miconazole or ketoconazole