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Year 4 - Womens Health > Dermatlogy > Flashcards

Dermatlogy Flashcards

1
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Which skin disease is normally found on extensor surfaces?

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Psoriasis

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Which skin diseases are normally found on flexor surfaces?

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Atopic eczema

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3
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What is Koehler phenomenon

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Psoriasis where scratch has occured on the skin

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4
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Singular circle rash is known as?

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Annular (granuloma annular)

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5
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Multiple circles of rash is known as?

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Tinea (ringworm)

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What does dermatomal mean?

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In a dermatome distribution, area of skin supplied by a nerve

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What is a macule?

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Flat mark on the skin, lacking or overstimulating pigment can also be red, usually <1cm

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What is a papule?

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Small solid elevation of the skin, <5mm in diameter.

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9
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Describe Lichen Planus

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Flat topped papule

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10
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Describe a xanthoma

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Dome shaped papule

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What is a nodule?

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Similar to a papule but greater than 5mm can be oedematous or solid. (Raise in the skin)

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12
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What is a bulla?

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Large blister greater than 5mm in diameter containing fluid

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13
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What is a vesicle?

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Small blister <5mm in diameter, consists of clear fluid within or below epidermis (chicken pox)

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What is a pustule?

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Blister less than 5mm with a visible collection of free pus

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15
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What’s a furuncle?

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Infected pustule

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16
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Example of a sterile pustule?

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Pustular psoriasis

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17
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What is a cyst?

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A nodule consisting of a epithelial-lined cavity filled with fluid or semi solid material

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18
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What is a plaque?

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A palpable, plateau like elevation of abnormal skin >2cm in diameter, group of papules that coalesce = plaque

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19
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What is a scale?

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Thickened horny layer (keratin) with readily detaching fragments.

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20
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What is an ulcer?

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Circumscribed area of skin loss

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21
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What is an arterial ulcer?

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A.k.a gangrene in the arterial area, usually on lower feet/ankle such as toes, shins and other pressure points. Pinpoint, small, deep and painful. Regular borders.

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22
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What is a venous ulcer?

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Usually an ulcer of the venous system, on foot/ankle larger more irregular borders. Found on malleolus usually. Large shallow less painful.

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23
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What is a malignant ulcer?

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Tumour outstrips its own blood supply

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24
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What is lichenification

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Shining of the skin due to chronic scratching

25
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What is purpura?

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Extravasion of blood resulting in red discolouration of the skin

26
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What is ecchymosis

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Macular red or purple haemorrhage more than 2mm in diameter (purpura but bigger)

27
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What is crust?

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Soemthing easily wiped off, usually blood serum or pus

28
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What is an erosion?

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Superficial break in the epidermis not extending into the dermis. Heals without scarring

29
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What is an excoriation?

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Superficial abrasion often linear due to scratching

30
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What is a naevus?

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A mole, normal hyperplasia of a normal constituent of the skin

31
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What bacteria causes impetigo?

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Staph aureus

32
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What bacteria causes ecthyma and carbuncle?

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Staph aureus

33
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What bacteria causes cellulitis?

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Strep pyogenes

34
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What bacteria causes erysipelas?

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Strep pyogenes

35
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What bacteria is included in the normal skin flora?

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Staphylpoccoci (20%), micrococci, corynebacteria and propionibacteria

36
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What bacteria causes acne?

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Propionibacteria acne

37
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What is a common viral skin infection?

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Warts (verrucae)

38
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What herpes simplex virus causes cold sores?

39
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What herpes simplex virus causes genital herpes

40
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What causes shingles?

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Herpes zoster

41
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What causes chicken pox?

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Varicella zoster

42
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What is molluscum contagious

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Water warts, caused by pox virus

43
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What des dermatophytes infect?

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Skin, nails and scalp

44
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What is pityriasis versicolour

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Pigmentary skin changes revealed by tanning in the sun

45
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Pedicures is another name for what?

46
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What acne affects the older popualtion?

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Acne rosacea

47
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What are the 3 types of non-melanoma skin cancer?

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  1. Basal cell carcinoma 2. Bowens disease 3. Squamous cell carcinoma
48
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Basal cell carcinoma

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  • firm nodule. Ulcer in the middle, pearly edge, takes years to grow, never metastasises
49
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Bowens disease

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Crusted erythematous plaque, middle age-elderly patients, trunk and limbs

50
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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Often develops on sites of previous sun damage, thickened keratotic nodule with a poorly defined edge. Dilated telangiectatic blood vessels

51
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Malignant melanoma?

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50% of all UK cases, commonest on lower leg. Irregular border more than 2 colours, develops in a long standing freckle = lentil malignant melanoma

52
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Diagnosis of melanoma key points 6.

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  1. Size (increase) 2. Shape (irregular) 3. Colour (variation) 4. Inflammation (may be at the edge) 5. Crusting (ooze/bleed) 6. Itch (common)
53
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What is the ABCDE criteria in dermatology

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A= asymmetric shape B= border irregular C= colour variegated D= diameter greater than 6mm E=elevation of a flat mole

54
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Describe a patch

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Larger than a 1cm, big and flat

55
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What is scabies?

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Marks around the hand and groin area showing burrowing in the skin, linear white lines

56
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What are the 3 layers of the skin?

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  1. Epidermis
  2. Dermis
  3. Subcutaneous tissue (adipose)
57
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What are the 2 subdivisions of the dermis?

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Squamous and basal

58
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5 functions of the skin

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Temp regulation, immunity, barrier, sun uv protection, vitamin D production, water loss prevention, attraction, sensation

59
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Lotion Bases in order 5

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  1. Solution
  2. Gel
  3. Lotion
  4. Cream
  5. Ointment

Year 4 - Womens Health (10 decks)

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