Derm - Common Conditions

Question 1

physiological alopecia is?

Answer 1

intact hair follicles

Question 2

treatment for physiological alopecia?

Answer 2

minoxiil solution/foam
spironolactone (women)
finasteride(men)
hair transplant
cyproterone acetate

Question 3

physical alopecia examples?

Answer 3

trichotillomania

traumatic (tight corn rows)

Question 4

alopecia areata is?

Answer 4

autoimmune disorder

Question 5

alopecia areata two kinds

Answer 5

totalis: scalp and eye brows
universalis: all body hair

Question 6

alopecia areata treatment?

Answer 6

steroids
immunomodulators
immunosuppressants

Question 7

scarring alopecia 3 kinds

Answer 7

physical (radiation/burns)
infections - fungal, TB, leprosy, HZV
Inflammatory: lichen planus, discoid lupus, morphea

Question 8

atopic dermatitis etiology, what immunne dysregulation?

Answer 8

genetics

dysregulation of TH2 immunity

Question 9

infant atopic dermatitis distribution?

Answer 9

face, scalp, extensors

Question 10

childhood atopic dermatitis distribution?

Answer 10

flexor surfaces, antecubitall

Question 11

adults atopic dermatitis distribution?

Answer 11

flexures, wrists, hands, feet, face, forehead, eyelids, neck

Question 12

rosacea definition?

Answer 12

inflammation of pilosebaceous units, highly reactive capillaries

Question 13

rosacea presentation?

Answer 13

non-transient erythema
flushing with burning sensation
acne but NO comedones

Question 14

rosacea treatment?

Answer 14

avoid topical corticosteroids
trigger avoidance
topical metronidazole, erythromycin, ivermectin, azelaic acid