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1
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2 classifications of acne

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inflammatory vs noninflammatory

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2
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tx for comedonal acne

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retinoids

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3
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backbone of acne tx

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retinoids

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4
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tx for inflammatory acne (5)

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retinoids plus
1. topical abx: clindamycin
2. oral abx:
Doxycycline
Minocycline
3. Spironolactone
4. Isotretinoin

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5
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which acne tx is a high risk med

A

Isotretinoin - oral retinoid

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6
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s.e of clindamycin

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C. diff complications

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7
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s.e of minocycline

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hyperpigmentation

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8
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major s.e of minocycline and doxycycline

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pseudomotor cerebri

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9
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what bacteria causes acne

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cutibacterium acnes

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10
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hidradenitis supporative acne

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terrible life altering acne in interiginous zones
smokers, obesity

tx:

  1. minimize contributing lifestyle factors
  2. treat like acne:

oral doxy/mino

antiseptic washes

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11
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rosacea tx (4)

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  1. avoid triggers
  2. oral doxycycline and minocycline
  3. topical clindamycin
    * *4. v beam and pulse dye laser**
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12
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rosacea rhinophyma/phymatous rosacea tx

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oral doxycycline, minocycline

do not use steroids

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13
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pitting and oil spots and adherent silvery white scaly plaques

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psoriasis

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14
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psoriasis is ___ inflammation

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systemic

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15
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Auspitz sign

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psoriasis

pinpoint bleeding when scale is removed

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16
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tx for psoriasis

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  1. topical steroids + vitamin D
  2. biologics → methotrexate (DMARDS)
  3. phytotherapy
  4. always order labs
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17
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guttate psoriasis is preceded by

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classic streptococcal pharyngitis or URI

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18
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inverse psoriasis is easily confused with

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fungal infection

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19
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pruritic patch or plaque w. scaling excoriations

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eczema

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20
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atopic dermatitis is a type of

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eczema

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21
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atopic dermatitis triad

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allergies

asthma

eczema

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22
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tx for atopic dermatitis

A

moisturizer!

Dupixent (Dupilumab) → biologic

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23
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allergic contract dermatitis is a __ rxn

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type IV delayed rxn

24
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tx for allergic contact dermatitis

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remove offending agent

moisturizer

topica/oral steroids

allergy testing referral

25
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Asteatotic Eczema is

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regular dry skin

26
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most common human malignancy

A

basal cell carcinoma

27
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basal cell carcinoma is characterized by

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pink, pearly, telangiectatic papules

non healing pimple or bleeding mole

28
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tx for basal cell carcinoma

A

Mohs micrographic surgery

29
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second most common type of cutaneous non melanoma skin cancer

A

squamous cell

30
Q

what cancer are AKs associated with

A

squamous cell

31
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tx for squamous cell carcinoma

A

mohs micrographic surgery

topical chemo (5 fluorouracil)

32
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5th most common cancer in men; 6th most common cancer in women

33
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melanoma is characterized by

34
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according to Breslow’s depth of _ or greater signifies aggressive _

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0.8; melanoma

35
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pearly pink dome shaped papule w. central umbilication

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molluscum contagiosum

36
Q

where is herpes simplex virus 1 found in the body

A

dormant in dorsal root ganglion

37
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painful, grouped uniform appearing vesicles on an erythematous base

A

herpes simplex 1

38
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honey colored crusting is associated w

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herpes gladitorum (mat herpes)

39
Q

shingles is caused by

A

herpes zoster

40
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herpes zoster is dormant in

A

dorsal root ganglion

41
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tx for herpes zoster (shingles)

A

Acyclovair or Valacyclovair ASAP

42
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tinea and ringworm are what type of inxn

A

cutaneous fungal

43
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tinea and ringworm are

A

dermatophytes

44
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most common dz affecting feet and toes

A

tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)

45
Q

gold standard to dx tinea pedis

A

fungal foot culture

but KOH is easier

46
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treatment for most tinea fungal infections

A

topical: Ketoncazole

systemic: Terbinafine/Fluconazole

exception: tinea capitis

47
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s.e of Terbinafine/Fluconazole

A

liver damage

48
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gold standard for diagnosing cutaneous fungal infections

A

fungal culture

but KOH is easier

49
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tinea cruris is commonly called

50
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scaly macule/patches w. serpiginous and scaly borders and central clearing

A

tinea corporis

51
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tinea corporis pt’s often think they have

52
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two feet, one hand syndrome

A

tinea manuum

53
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tinea capitis is associated w.

A

kerions: tender, boggy, soft plaques and pustules

54
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gold standard tx for tinea capitis

A

Griseofulvin

55
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candidiasis infxns are associated with

A

satellite pustules

56
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tinea versicolor is characterized by

A

hypopigmented patches with a fine scale

57
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spaghetti and meatballs

A

microscope/KOH appearance of tinea versicolor

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