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Question 1

What is the appropriate long term treatment for psoriasis?

Answer 1

Calcipotriol

Topical steroids can be added for short treatment periods (4weeks)

Question 1

What is erythema nodosum?

Answer 1

An inflammation of subcutaneous fat that typically causes tender, erythematous, nodular lesions. It typically occurs on the shins.

It can be caused by an infection or a systemic disease such as sarcoidosis. You would expect a ‘bulging’ lesion.

Question 2

What is erythema multiforme?

Answer 2

Giant non-itchy target lesions on forearm.
A hypersensitivity reaction that is most commonly triggered by infections or drugs usage eg amoxicillin (penicillin). for her recurrent urinary tract infections, which probably triggered the reaction.

Question 3

What is lichen schlerosus?

Answer 3

itchy white spots typically seen on the vulva of elderly women

Question 4

What is lichen planus?

Answer 4

Itchy, papular rash most common on the palms, soles, genitalia and flexor surfaces of arms

rash often polygonal in shape, with a ‘white-lines’ pattern on the surface