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Derm Flashcards

1
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What are the risk factors for psoriasis?

A 
Genetics
Infection
Local trauma
Stress
Smoking
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How does psoriasis present?

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Well circumscribe scaly plaques on extensor surfaces

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What is Asupitz’s sign?

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Pinpoint bleeding on psoriatic plaques

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How does guttate psoriasis present?

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Wide spread, erythematous fine scaly papules on trunk, arms, legs

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How does pustular psoriasis present?

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Acute generalised pustular regions

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What does skin biopsy show in psoriasis?

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Intra-epidermal spongiform pustules

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7
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How is plaque psoriasis managed?

A

Topical corticosteroid
Topical vit D analogue
Phototherapy

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8
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How is guttate psoriasis treated?

A

Phototherapy

Methotrexate

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9
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How is pustular psoriasis treated?

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Oral retinoid (acitretin)

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10
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How does eczema present?

A

Pruritis
Dry skin
Erythema
Excoriations

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11
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What are the risk factors for eczema?

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Age <5
FHx
Atopy

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12
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How is eczema managed?

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Emollients

Intermittent corticosteroids

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13
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How does lichen planus present?

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Pruiritis
Violaceous, flat topped papules
Wickham’s striae

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14
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What condition is lichen planus associated with?

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Hep C

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15
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How is lichen planus treated?

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Topical corticosteroid

Antihistamine

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16
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How does SCC present?

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Irregular, keratinous nodule
Firm plaque
Ulcerates
Preceding actinic keratosis

17
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What is Bowen’s disease?

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SCC in situ

18
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Which signalling pathway is involved in BCC?

A

Hedgehog

19
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How does BCC present?

A

Slow growing plaque
Bleeding and ulceration
Mostly in old men

20
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Which is HPV related - BCC or SCC?

A

SCC

21
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How does a melanoma present?

A

Pre cursor lesions
Flat, varying colours, irregular shape
Itch/tenderness

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