Derm Flashcards
Pemphigus vulgaris vs bulbous pemphigoid
Pemphigus: flaccid Bullae, painful, any age effected, desmosome is target
Bulbous: tense bullae, itchy, elderly, hemidesmosomes target
Where are apocrine glands predominately located?
Armpits, groin
Where are sebaceous glands located?
Face
Going bald medical term
Androgenetic alopecia
Alopecia areata
Bald patch in hair, white hair surround it.
Albinism is a defect in what?
Decrease melanin synthesis, due to decrease tyrosinase activity
Mulluscum
Contagious, pox virus, kids in daycare, college students (groin)
Shingles usually affect what?
A Dermatome distribution
Pityriasis rosea
Herald patch (large patch), “Christmas tree” pattern of little mini patchs on back, reactivtivation HHV6/HHV7
Bedbugs
Bite in threes, breakfast, lunch, dinner