DERMA MODULE Flashcards
Tinea corporis can be transmitted through
a. Direct contact with infected person
b. From fomites
c. Autoinoculation of reservoir
d. All of the above
a. Direct contact with infected person
b. From fomites
c. Autoinoculation of reservoir
The causative agent of fungal infection presenting large, confluent, polycyclic or psoriasiform plaques, and immunosuppressed individuals?
a. Tinea corporis
b. Tinea imbricata
c. Tinea rubrum
d. All of the above
c. Tinea rubrum
Which of the following act as virulence factor used by any dermatophytes in the pathogenesis of a “ring-worm”?
a. Keratase
b. Keratinase
c. Keratolytic proteases
d. all of the above
c. Keratolytic proteases
Which of the following is true about the annular formation of a classic tinea corporis?
a. The dermatophyte usually forms ring formations in the epidermis of the skin
b. This results from inflammatory host response against the spreading dermatophyte
c. This is due to the secretion of lipases and other virulence factors from the dermatophytes
d. All of the above
b. This results from inflammatory host response against the spreading dermatophyte
Recurrent or chronic Tinea corporis is due to:
a. In host response, there is defective cell mediated immunity
b. Successful adherence of the spores to the surface of keratinized tissue
c. Invasion by the release of specific protease and ceramides
d. All of the above
a. In host response, there is defective cell mediated immunity
A 50 years old/F diabetic was complaining of itchiness “ringworm” in her buttocks. Upon examination, there were a few lesions found annular plaque with scales. As her physician, you identified that this is a fungal infection. What is the treatment?
a. Oral antifungal for 7 days
b. Topical antifungal will suffice, 2x a day for a month
c. Apply moisturizer to the lesion to get rid of the scales
d. Use sulfur soap
b. Topical antifungal will suffice, 2x a day for a month
The four basic features of skin lesion includes
a. Stages of primary and secondary lesions
b. Distribution of eruption
c. Arrangement of cells
d. Shape of cells
b. Distribution of eruption
A 20/F consulted in the OPD for redness, itching, sores in her genital area. Upon examination the physician found vesicles in the affected area. He was thinking of a possible herpes virus infection. What diagnostic test can help his diagnosis?
a. Tzanck smear
b. Skin biopsy
c. Patch test
d. Diascopy
a. Tzanck smear
A sample was collected from a patient. Using Wood’s Light, colonies of pale blue were observed. Which of the following specimens is seen in the collected sample?
a. C. minutissimum
b. Pseudomonas
c. M. Adouni
d. M. canis
b. Pseudomonas
21/M complains of acute onset itchiness on the right thigh, demarcated plaques with scaling and central clearing, what could this indicate?
a. Psoriasis
b. Tinea Corporis
c. Contact Dermatitis
d. Allergic Dermatitis
b. Tinea Corporis
This layer of the skin serves as heat insulator and shock absorber
a. Epidermis
b. Reticular layer
c. Papillary layer
d. Subcutaneous layer
d. Subcutaneous layer
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about sebaceous glands?
a. They secrete a combination of wax esters, squalane, cholesterol esters, and triglycerides
b. They are also located in areas with no hair follicles
c. Their secretions help prevent fungal infections
d. They are holocrine glands
b. They are also located in areas with no hair follicles
Which of the following is not true about the functions of the epidermis?
a. Ultraviolet light is blocked in the stratum corneum and the melanosomes
b. Langerhan cells internalize external antigens and present them to T lymphocytes to the lymph nodes
c. Eosinophils intercept and destroy microorganisms in the epidermis
d. Regulate temperature through cutaneous blood flow
d. Regulate temperature through cutaneous blood flow
Which of the following is not true about the pathogenesis of Seborrheic dermatitis?
a. Mutation encoding zinc finger protein may result in development of seborrheic like dermatitis
b. Zinc supplementation may affect imrpove seborhheric dermatitis
c. Increased calmodulin act causes dermal hyperproliferation in SD
d. Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans do not have links in the development of Seborrheic dermatitis
b. Zinc supplementation may affect imrpove seborhheric dermatitis
In the presence of Malassezia, which of the following cytokine levels is expected to decrease?
a. IL-2
b. IL-4
c. IL-8
d. IL-10
a. IL-2
Which of the following is a risk factor for SD
a. Atopic dermatitis
b. Parkinson’s disease
c. Pityriasis rosea
d. Chronic kidney disease
b. Parkinson’s disease
A 2nd year medical student asked his classmate to check his skin lesion at the back after SGD session. Previously, one of these lesions “popped” but was unable to further describe the fluid. Upon his classmates’ examination, there were elevated circumscribed cavities measuring up to 0.5cm in diameter with some consisting of yellowish fluid. This lesion are identified as?
a. Vesicle
b. Bulla
c. Pustule
d. Cyst
b. Bulla
The patient presented with flat, pigmented spots on the skin which were originally thought as birthmarks. This cafe au lait spots are known as:
a. Patches
b. Papules
c. Plaques
d. Macule
d. Macule
Which of the following explains the pathogenesis of seborrheic dermatitis?
a. It is a classic cell mediated, delayed (type iv) hypersensitivity reaction
b Seborrheic dermatitis is linked with abnormalities immune response to Pityrosporum ovale resulting in depressed helper t cell immune response
c. There are complex alterations to epidermal growth and differentiation and multiple biologic, immunologic and vascular abnormalities
d. There is high levels of cathelicidin peptides that enable stratum corneum tryptic- enzyme mediated inflammation response in the epidermis
b Seborrheic dermatitis is linked with abnormalities immune response to Pityrosporum ovale resulting in depressed helper t cell immune response
True of the infantile form of seborrheic dermatitis
a. Mostly located at the front of the scalp
b. Extends to the extensors and intertriginous areas
c. Tends to be chronic and last up until puberty
d. Presents with adherent yellow-brown, greasy scales
d. Presents with adherent yellow-brown, greasy scales
Which of the following clinical patterns is common in infantile seborrheic dermatitis?
a. Leiner’s disease
b. Seborrheic blepharitis
c. Seborrheic otitis externa
d. Pityriasiform
a. Leiner’s disease
Treatment for Adult Seborrheic Dermatitis
a. High Potency Glucocorticoids for Face and Neck
b. Oral Antifungal for Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis
c. Removal of scales with Keratolytic Agent
d. Short-Term Systemic Glucocorticoids for Severe Cases
d. Short-Term Systemic Glucocorticoids for Severe Cases
Which of the following statements about Psoriasis is FALSE?
a. mostly related with asians
b. occur at any age, mostly at age between 15 and 30
c. does not occur at age under 10 years old
d. none of the a
a. mostly related with asians
The uninvolved psoriatic skin of psoriatic patients
a. appears similar to the skin of non-psoriatic patients
b. manifest subclinical morphologic and biochemical changes, particularly involving lipid biosynthesis with “histopathological parakeratosis”
c. have noted pinhead-sized macular lesions there is marked edema, and mononuclear cell infiltrates are found in the upper dermis
d. reveal an approximately 50% increase ib epidermal thickening in the “normal-appearing” skin immediately adjacent to lesions
b. manifest subclinical morphologic and biochemical changes, particularly involving lipid biosynthesis with “histopathological parakeratosis”
These are characterized by uniform elongation of rete ridges, with thinning of the epidermis overlying the dermal papillae.
a. Initial lesion
b. Developing lesion
c. Mature lesion
d. T-cells
c. Mature lesion
This is associated with the early onset of psoriasis
a. Female gender and onset of puberty
b. T-cell specific immunosuppressant cyclosporin A (CsA)
c. German and East African descent
d. HLA-Cw6 Antigen I with positive family history
d. HLA-Cw6 Antigen I with positive family history
Acute variant of pustular psoriasis which causes systemic manifestations and can potentially have life- threatening complications such as sepsis and dehydration.
a. Von Zumbusch type
b. Impetigo herpetiformis
c. Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris
d. Annular Pustular Psoriasis
a. Von Zumbusch type
Which of the following characteristics distinguishes guttate psoriasis from the other clinical types of psoriasis?
a. It is characterized by eruption of small papules (2-3 cm in diameter) over the upper trunk and proximal extremities
b. It is typically manifests at an early age and as such is found frequently in infants and children
c. Antibiotic treatment has not been shown to be beneficial or to shorten the disease course
d. Staphylococcal throat infection frequently precedes or is concomitant with the onset or flare of guttate psoriasis
c. Antibiotic treatment has not been shown to be beneficial or to shorten the disease course
Which of the ff statement is true about the diagnosis of psoriasis
a. Histopathologic examination is usually necessary to make diagnosis
b. Serum Uric Acid is elevated in up to 50% of patients and is mainly correlated with the extent of lesions and the activity of the disease
c. In severe psoriasis vulgaris, generalized pustular psoriasis, and erythroderma, a positive nitrogen balance can be detected, manifested by an increase in serum albumin
d. Markers of systematic inflammation are commonly increased in chronic plaque psoriasis uncomplicated by arthritis
b. Serum Uric Acid is elevated in up to 50% of patients and is mainly correlated with the extent of lesions and the activity of the disease
Patient J.S was diagnosed with chronic plaques psoriasis with moderate severity. What percentage of his body surface is affected?
a. <5%
b. 5-10%
c. 10-30%
d. 30-40%
c. 10-30%
The treatment option for the above patient includes:
a. PUVA
b. Cyclosporine A
c. Hydroxyurea
d. Methotrexate
a. PUVA
TRUE of Topical steroid treatment of Psoriasis
a. Effective for long term
b. Pregnant: X Category
c. Long-term use may cause hypercortisolism
d. Contraindicated to those with active skin infection
d. Contraindicated to those with active skin infection
Phototherapy is an important treatment for psoriasis. What is the first line option?
a. PUVA
b. Excimer laser
c. NB-UVB
d. Climatotherapy
c. NB-UVB
This is a superficial defect of the epidermis that is well-defined and may involve up to the level of the papillary bodies.
a. Fissure
b. Erosion
c. Ulcer
d. Excoriation
b. Erosion
A 2nd medical student suddenly developed an itchy rash in the skin that immediately spread across her body. The following statement best describe urticaria except
a. Flat type that disappears within 2-3 days
b. Irregular in shape with changing pseudopods
c. Edema in papillary bodies is the reason for its shape
d. Also known as hives
a. Flat type that disappears within 2-3 days
Which among the following is true about the prevalence of pityriasis versicolor?
a. it does not have racial predilection
b. occurs more in males than females
c. 50% in more humid and warm countries
d. occurs in adolescents and young adults
b. occurs more in males than females
Which Malassezia species is predominant in the pathogenesis of tinea versicolor?
a. M. furfur
b. M. globosa
c. M. dermatitis
d. M. restricta
b. M. globosa
Clinical finding of your tinea versicolor
a. mild pruritus
b. color and location
c. patches have wrinkled surface
d. the scale as dust-like or furfuraceous
d. the scale as dust-like or furfuraceous
Which of the following substances is directly responsible for interfering melanin production causing persistent hypopigmentation in tinea versicolor
a. Azelaic acid
b. Pteridin
c. Pityricin
d. Vaccenic acid
a. Azelaic acid
Which of the following is the confirmatory test for the diagnosis of tinea versicolor?
a. Culture
b. KOH preparation
c. Skin biopsy
d. Woods lamp
b. KOH preparation
Treatment for the patient with extensive Pityriasis versicolor
a. Fluconazole 200mg OD single dose
b. Ketoconazole 200mg OD for 3 days
c. Itraconazole 200mg OD for 7days
d. Terbinafine 200mg OD for 14 days
c. Itraconazole 200mg OD for 7days
Which of the following cells is defective in patients with vitiligo
a. keratinocytes
b. melanocyte
c. Langerhans cell
d. Merkel cell
b. melanocyte
Generalized Vitiligo is commonly associated with which of the following
a. peripheral nerve manifestation
b. infectious fungal infection
c. type 2 diabetes mellitus
d. autoimmune thyroid disease
d. autoimmune thyroid disease
Which is true regarding the epidemiology of vitiligo?
a. Females are more affected than male
b. It develops in all age
c. Occur more frequently in regions with high temperature
d. Segmental vitiligo is the most common subtype
b. It develops in all age
Which support the autoimmune basis of vitiligo:
a. defective antioxidant defense confers melanocytes to susceptible to both immunogenic toxicity induced by ROS
b. Vitiligo is a disease affecting the entire epidermis, abnormalities genetic morphological and functional of melanocyte and keratinocytes
c. Ultrastructural abnormalities of keratinocytes from perilesional vitiligo skin have been related to impaired mitochondrial activity, and are thought to affect the production of specific melanocyte growth factors
d. Vitiligo-like lesion appear in IL-2 immunotherapy of cutaneous melanoma
d. Vitiligo-like lesion appear in IL-2 immunotherapy of cutaneous melanoma
A 35 year old male student with vitiligo was arguing with the resident physician regarding autoimmunity as possible cause he denied any autoimmune disease. The resident was explaining that it was multifactorial disorder and biochemical hypothesis is also a consideration. Which of the following supports the biochemical hypothesis of the pathogenesis of vitiligo?
a. humoral immunity
b. reduce enzymatic antioxidant capacity of keratinocytes that leads to elevated level of nitrogen peroxide
c. autoimmune
d. autoantibodies
c. autoimmune
Which of the ff is the second-line drug treatment for vitiligo?
a. Corticosteroids
b. Calcineurin inhibitors
c. Calcipotriol
d. Topical PUVA
c. Calcipotriol (TOPICAL)
d. Topical PUVA (PHYSICAL)
Narrowband UVB is the preferred mode of treatment for patients with vitiligo. Which of the following is true?
a. The most commonly used protocol is 3x weekly until minimal erythema dose is reached
b. Approximately 6 months of therapy are required to achieve maximal repigmentation
c. 3 months of treatment before condition can be classified as unresponsive
d. The most responsive sites for this treatment modality are the hands and feet
c. 3 months of treatment before condition can be classified as unresponsive
PUVA is not recommended for children below 12 years old. Which of the following is the long term delayed risk of this therapy
a. Cataracts
b. Brain tumors
c. Psoriasis
d. Hematologic disorders
a. Cataracts