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Dermatology Flashcards

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Define Macule

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Non palpable

Well circumscribed change in skin color

Less than 1 cm

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Macule

(labial melanotic macule)

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Define Patch

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nonpalpable

well circumscribed change in skin color

Larger than 1 cm

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Patch

(Speckled Nevus)

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Define Plaque

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Palpable

Elevated

Solid skin lesion

Greater than 1 cm

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Define Papule

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Palpable

Elevated

Solid skin lesion

Less than 1 cm

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Papule

(Spitz nevus)

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Plaque

(Psoriatic plaque)

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Define Wheal

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Transient

Smooth papule or plaque

Seen in urticaria

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Wheal

(Urticaria)

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Define Vesicle

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Small

Fluid containing blister

Less than 1 cm

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Vesicles

(Herpes Zoster)

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Define Bulla

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Large

Fluid containing blister

Greater than 1 cm

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Define Pustule

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Vesicle containing pus

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Define Nodule

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Solid

Non-superficial skin mass

1-2 cm

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Define Tumor

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Solid skin mass

Greater than 2 cm

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Bulla

(Bullous Pemphigoid)

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Pustules

(Pustular psoriasis)

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Nodule

(Large pigmented dermatofibroma)

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What is the primary morphology of this lesion?

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Tumor

(Melanoma)

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Define Scale

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Flaking off of the stratum corneum

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Define Crust

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Dried exudate

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Define Excoriation

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Linear skin damage

Due to scratching or scraping

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Define Lichenification

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Skin thickening

Prominent skin lines

Due to repeated rubbing or scratching

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Define Erosions
Loss of areas of the epidermis Due to: - Manipulatin of the skin - Popping blistered areas
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Define Ulcers
Deep areas of skin loss Extends at least into the deeper dermis
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Define Fissures
Cracking of the skin Somewhat linear pattern
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Define Atrophy
Thinning of the skin
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Define Hypertrophy
Thickening of the skin
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Scale (Scalp psoriasis)
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Crust (Superficial infected atopic dermatitis)
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Excoriations (Scratching due to psoriasis)
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Lichenification (Lichen simplex chronicus)
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Erosions (Bullous pemphigoid after blisters have broken)
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Ulcer (Venous stasis ulcer)
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Fissures (Hand dermatitis)
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Atrophy (Discoid lupus)
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What is the secondary morphology of this lesion?
Hypertrophy (Hypertrophic lichen planus)
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Define Erythematous
Pink to red Increase in blood flow to the area
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Define hypopigmented
Decrease in pigmentation from the surrounding area
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Define Depigmented
Complete lack of pigmentation
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Define Hyperpigmented
Increase in pigmentation from the surrounding skin
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What is color/pigmentation of this lesion?
Erythematous (Erythrodermic psoriasis)
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What is color/pigmentation of this lesion?
Hypopigmented (Postinflammatory hypopigmentation with treatment of psoriasis)
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What is color/pigmentation of this lesion?
Depigmented (Vitiligo)
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What is color/pigmentation of this lesion?
Hyperpigmented (Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and Acanthosis nigricans)
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Define Ecchymosis
Bruising from bleeding under the skin
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Define Petechiae
Pinpoint bleeding in the skin
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Define Purpura
Larger areas of bleeding or vascular inflammation
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Define Telangiectasis
Small dilated vessels
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Define Nummular
Coin shaped
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Define Serpiginous
Snakelike 🐍
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Define Annular
Bordered by a raised ring
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Define Reticular
Netlike
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Define Umbilicated
Like an umbilicus
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Describe the distribution of Acral
Hands and Feet
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Describe the distribution of Intertriginous
In areas of skin folds
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Describe the distribution of Photo-distributed
In areas prone to sun exposure
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Define Verrucous
Wartlike with a rough surface
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What vascular term would be used to describe this lesion?
Petechiae | (Thrombocytopenia)
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What vascular term would be used to describe this lesion?
Purpura (Palpable Purpura in Henoch-Schonlein purpura)
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What vascular term would be used to describe this lesion?
Telangiectasias | (Rosacea)
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Describe the surface characteristics of this lesion
Verrucous | (Wart)
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Describe the surface characteristics of this lesion
Pearly and smooth | (Basal Cell Carcinoma)
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Describe the shape of this lesion
Nummular | (Nummular Dermatitis)
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Describe the shape of this lesion
Serpiginous | (Cutaneous larva migrans)
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Describe the shape of this lesion
Annular | (Granuloma annulare)
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Describe the shape of this lesion
Reticular | (Livedo Reticularis)
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Describe the shape of this lesion
Umbilicated | (Molluscum)
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How would you describe the location of this condition?
Intertriginous | (Inverse psoriasis)
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Differential diagnosis for skin lesion with plaques and scales?
Psoriasis Chronic cutaneous discoid lupus Tinea Corporis Paget’s Disease Lichen Planus Bowen’s Disease Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (mycosis fungoides) Pityriasis rosea Secondary Syphilis Ichthyosis
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Describe Psoriasis
Oval, erythematous plaques Extensor surfaces or sites of trauma Pitting fingernails Associated with asymmetric polyarthritis
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What is the treatment of psoriasis if \<5% of the body is involved?
Topical: corticosteroids Calcipotriene (Vit D3 analog) Retinoids (tazarotene) Systemic: Calcineurin Inhibitors- Tacrolimus Cyclosporine
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What is the treatment of psoriasis if \>5% of the body is involved?
Vitamin D analogs +/- phototherapy Sysemtic/Biologic agents
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What is the treatment for severe, recalcitrant disabling psoriasis?
Phototherapy, UVB Systemic Agents: Methotrexate Acitretin Cyclosporine Apremilast Anti-TNF agents (Ex: Infliximab)
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What is the differential for Bullous Lesions?
Herpes Simplex Herpes Zoster Impetigo Dermatitis Herpetiformis Burns Bullous pemphigoid Pemphigus Vulgaris Eyrthema Multiforme Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Fixed drug eruption
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Describe Herpes Zoster lesions
Vesicles of varying size on erythematous base Typically in a single dermatome Successive crops over 7 days followed by crusting for 2-3 weeks
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How does Herpex zoster present?
Pre-eruptive pain, burning, itching (usually in one dermatome) Fever, headache, malaise Postherpetic neuralgia (pain after lesions clear up)
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What is the treatment of Herpes Zoster?
Analgesics Antiviral therapy- Acyclovir, Famciclovir, or Valacyclovir for 7 days
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What is the role of corticosteroids in Herpes Zoster treatment?
May decrease pain in acute phase No reduction in risk of postherpetic neuralgia May increase risk of secondary infection
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What is the treatment for postherpetic neuralgia?
Pregabalin or Gabapentin TCAs Opioids Sympathetic nerve block - Bupivacaine
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When is Shingrix (HZV) vaccine given?
50 years and older Regardless of hx of varicella or other zoster vaccines 2 doses - 2 to 6 months apart 90% effective
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Which vaccine is prefered for HZV?
Shingrix Higher effectivity than Zostavax
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What is the differential for pruritic erythematous papules?
Miliaria Rubra Atopic dermatitis Urticaria Insect bites Scabies Pruritic papular Eruption Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP)
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What skin condition is commonly on flexor surfaces v. extensor surfaces?
Flexor- Atopic dermatitis Extensor- Psoriasis
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Describe scabies lesions
Curved or linear burrows Vesicles or papules Pustules indicated secondary infection
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What is scabies?
Hypersensitivity reaction to Sarcoptes scabiei May present with nocturnal pruritus
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Where are scabies lesions commonly seen?
Axilla Breasts Elbows, wrists Finger Webs Waist Buttocks, Genitals
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How is scabies diagnosed?
Mark burrow with felt tip pen Examine scraping under microscope with KOH or mineral oil Mites will appear black May also see eggs and feces
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What is Norwegian Crusted Scabies?
Overwhelming infestation Crusted lesions Not as pruritic as regular scabies Typically seen in immunocompromised patients
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What is the treatment for scabies?
Wash all clothes and bedding used in past 48 hours in hot water or seal in plastic for 3 days Treat all members of household and close contacts 5% Permethrin cream Ivermectin
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What is the best medical treatment for Norwegian Scabies?
Ivermectin 200 mcg/kg PO Repeat in 1-2 weeks
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What is Rhus Dermatitis?
Contact with urushiol - Poison Ivy, Poison Oak - Poison sumac - Cashew, Mango - Ginkgo, Japanese lacquer tree
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Describe Rhus Dermatitis lesions
Linear Vesicles, erythema May appear 8 hours to 1 week after exposure
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What is the treatment for Rhus Dermatitis?
Decontaminate within 10-15 minutes of exposure Wet compress, calamine lotion High potency topical steroids Systemic steroids
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Describe Folliculitis v. Furuncle v. Carbuncle
Folliculitis- superficial bacterial infection of hair follicles, purulent material in epidermis Furuncle- deep infection of hair follicle, purulent material through dermis and subcutaneous tissue Carbuncle- coalescence of several furuncles into single mass, purulent drainage from multiple follicles
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What is sycosis barbae?
Folliculitis in the beard area
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What organisms can cause foliculitis?
Staph Aureus Pseudomonas (Hot tubs) Candida Non TB mycobacteria
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What is the treatment for folliculitis?
May resolve spontaneously with or without drainage Warm compresses TID Avoid shaving Antibiotics if not resolving in 2-3 weeks
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What is the treatment for hot tub folliculitis?
Most cases self-limited Avoid exposure to contaminated water source Acetic acid compresses 2-4 times per day If severe, use ciprofloxacin
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Antibiotic treatment for folliculitis?
Usually self resolves, but if lasting 2-3 weeks or extensive involvement: Mild Staph: Topical mupirocin Not MRSA: cephalexin, dicloxacillin MRSA: Bactrim, clindamycin, doxycycline Fungal: Topical azoles
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What is Impetigo?
Contagious superficial bacterial infection Common in kids 2-5 years old
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What is primary v. secondary Impetigo?
Primary- direct invasion of normal skin Secondary- Infection at sites with previous minor trauma (ex: abrasions, eczema)
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Describe the lesions of nonbullous impetigo
Most common Papules surrounded by erythema that progress to pustules Pustules form thick crusts (golden)
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What organism is the most common cause of Impetigo?
Staph Aureus (Beta hemolytic strep causes a minority of cases)
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Describe the lesions of Bullous Impetigo
Vesicles enlarge and form flaccid bullae (clear yellow fluid) Then become dark and turbid Ruptured bullae leave brown crust
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What is a rare complication of streptococcal Impetigo?
Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
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What is the treatment of Impetigo?
Topical- Mupirocin, Retapmulin PO- Dicloxacillin, cephalexin, clindamycin -MRSA of PCN allergic- Clindamycin, Bactrim, Linezolid
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What is the pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris?
Androgen-mediated disorder of pilosebaceous units - Androgens stimulate sebum production and keratinocyte proliferation - Keratin plugs obstruct follicle os - Cutibacterium acnes (P. acnes) proliferates and produces inflammation
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What is the name of whiteheads v. blackheads?
Whiteheads- closed comedones Blackheads- open comedones
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Why are the face, chest, back and arms the most common areas for acne vulgaris?
Areas with highest concentration of sebaceous glands
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What is the treatment for comedonal acne?
Topical retinoids If uneffective add benzoyl peroxide Maintenance therapy: Topical retinoid
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What is the treatment for mild inflammatory acne with papules and pustules?
Topical retinoid plus benzoyl peroxide If uneffective, add topical or oral antibiotic Maintenance therapy: Topical retinoid
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What is the treatment for moderate inflammatory acne with papules and pustules?
Topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide and topical antibiotic If uneffective, add PO antibiotic Maintenance therapy: Topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide
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What is the treatment for moderate inflammatory acne with nodules?
Topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide plus PO antibiotics If uneffective, add oral isotretinoin Maintenance therapy: Topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide
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What is the treatment for severe inflammatory acne with papules and pustules and nodules?
Oral isotretinoin Maintenance therapy: Topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide and topical or PO antibiotic
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Name some nonantibiotic topical treatments for acne vulgaris
Azelaic acid Benzoyl peroxide Dapsone
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Name some topical antibiotics used to treat acne vulgaris
Clindamycin Erythromycin
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Name some topical retinoids use to treat acne vulgaris
Adapalene Tazarotene Tretinoin
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Name some systemic antibiotics use to treat acne vulgaris
Doxycycline Erythromycin Minocycline Tetracycline Bactrim
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Can topical antibiotics be used as monotherapy for acne vulgaris?
No Always use with benzoyl peroixde to prevent antibiotic resistance
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What is the maximum length of PO antibiotic therapy for treating acne vulgaris?
12 weeks Can stop if inflammatory lesions resolve or switch to topical without taper Do not use topical or PO antibiotics together
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What are two medications to consider for females with acne vulgaris?
Oral contraceptives Spironolactone
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What are the side effects of Isotretinoin?
Dry, red peeling skin Chelitis (Chapped lips) Hyperlipidemia Increased intracranial pressure Teratogen (iPledge program)
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Name some alternative treatment options for acne vulgaris
UVA/UVB Comedone extraction Steroid injection into large cysts Topical tea tree oil
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Describe Rosacea
Erythema, transient symmetric flushing Papules, pustules Telangiectasia Forehead, cheeks, nose, ocular area
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What is the prevalence of rosacea and who is most commonly affected?
\>15 million in US "Curse of the Celts" (Irish descent) Women \> Men More common after 30
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What is the treatment for Rosacea?
Topical antibiotics- metonidazole, erythromycin - Azelaic acid or benzoyl peroxide - PO antibiotics - Isotretinoin if severe or resistant - Brimonidine (alpha 2 agonist) for erythema - Carvedilol PO
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Who is most likley to get seborrheic dermatitis?
Infants 2 weeks - 12 months Adolescents and adults Increased incidence in patient with HIV or Parkinsons
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What is the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis?
Low potency topical steroids Topical antifungals and/or shampoos
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What is the treatment for perioral dermatitis?
Topical pimecrolimus or metronidazole PO Doxycyline, tetracycline or Minocycline
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Describe the most common rash seen in Lupus Erythematosus?
Erythema over the cheeks and nose Spares nasolabial folds Worse with sun exposure (Butterfly rash)
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What is the treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematous?
Photoprotection, avoid aggravating drugs, smoking cessation Topical steroids Topical calcineurin inhibitors PO Antimalarials
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Differential for acquired hypopigmented lesions
Pityriasis alba Vitiligo Tinea Versicolor Postinflammatory Hypopigmentation Leprosy Halo Nevus Phytophotodermatitis
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What causes Tinea Versicolor?
Pityrosporum (Malassezia) species Worse with heat, humidity, pregnancy, steroids, immunosupression
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Describe tinea versicolor lesions
Circular macules Tan, dark brown or hypopigmented Powdery scale Upper trunk, neck, abdomen pale yellow on woods lamp
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What is the treatment for tinea versicolor?
Topical antifungals- cream, shampoo PO for extensive or resistant disease
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What causes Erythrasma?
Corynebacterium minutissium Less inflammatory than tinea Coral pink on woods lamp
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What is the treatment for erythrasma?
Topical clindamycin, erythromycin Topical clotrimazole PO clindamycin, erythromycin if severe
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What is the treatment for tinea capitis?
PO only: - Griseofulvin 6-12 weeks - Terbinafine 2-4 weeks - Itraconazole 4-6 weeks - Fluconazole 3-6 weeks
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What causes Alopecia areata?
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What is seen with alopecia areata?
Exclamation point hairs (proximal end is narrower than distal end) - on the edges of patches - with short broken hairs - extracted with minimal traction
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Alopecia totalis v. universalis
Totalis- complete loss of scalp hair Universalis- loss of all scalp and body hair
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What is the treatment of alopecia areata?
Corticosteroids- topical, systemic, or intralesional Topical minoxidil 5% Topical immunotherapy
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What is the prognosis of alopecia areata?
50% recover within a year May persist for several years 10% do not regrow hair
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What is the treatment of pediculosis capitis?
(Head Lice) Pyrethroids (Permethrin) Malathion lotion Benzyl alcohol Topical or oral ivermectin Topical spinosad
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How long do children with pediculosis capitis (lice) need to be out of school?
Once treatment has started, no need to be excluded from school Examine and treat household members
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What causes warts?
Infection with HPV Type 1- plantar warts Types 6 & 11- genital warts
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What is the treatment of genital warts?
Patient administered (for about 16 weeks): -Podofilox 5%, Imiquimod 5% or Sinecatechins 15% Provider administered: -Cyrotherapy, BCA/TCA, surgical or laser removal
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How can you differentiate warts v. callus?
Callus have skin lines and warts have no skin lines
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What causes molluscum contagiosum?
Double stranded DNA Pox Virus Spread by skin to skin contact
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Describe molluscum contagiosum lesions
Umbilicated, firm, flesh colored, dome shaped papules Kids- anywhere except palms and soles Adults- usually genital area
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What is the treatment for molluscum contagiosum?
May self resolve in 6 months to 4 years Cryotherapy, Curettage, Laser Imiquimod, Podofilox, KOH Topical retinoids, salicylic acid
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Differential for nodular lesions?
Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Keratocanthoma Sebaceous hyperplasia Melanoma Neurofibroma Hemangioma Prurigo nodularis
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What is the epidemiology of basal cell carcinoma?
Most common skin cancer Male \> female Mostly age 40 and older 85% on head or neck
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What is the treatment of basal cell carcinoma?
Excisional biopsy Cryotherapy or electrodesiccation/curettage (\<6mm) Mohs surgery- large, recurrent, nose/eyelid, sclerosing Radiation or chemotherapy if advanced
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What is the epidemiology of actinic keratosis?
Risk increases with age, fair skin, sun exposure Males \> females On sun exposed areas
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Describe actinic keratosis lesions
Rough, scaly patches Skin tone to red/brown Well circumscribed 1mm to 25 mm Often multiple present
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What is the prognosis of actinic keratosis?
Potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma (most do not) \*60% of SCC arise from AKs 26% regress spontaneously
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What is the treatment of actinic keratosis?
Cryotherapy Curettage Aminolevulinic acid Topical fluorouracil, imiquimod, diclofenac or ingenol mebutate
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Name some precursors to squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic Keratosis Keratocanthoma Cutaneous horn Bowen's disease Erythroplasia of Queyrat
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What are some risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma?
Chronic injury or disease of the skin Exposure to UV radiation Immunosuppression
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How is squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed?
Shave biopsy- if raised Punch biopsy
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What is the treatment for squamous cell carcinoma?
Surigical excision/Mohs surgery Electrodesiccation/curettage if small/low risk Radiotherapy if high risk, unable to surgically remove
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Differential for pigmented lesions?
Intradermal nevus Melanoma Seborrheic keratosis Kaposi's Sarcoma Cherry angioma Pigmented basal cell carcinoma
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Epidemiology of malignant melanoma?
Non-hispanic caucasians at highest risk Median age 57 Men \> women
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Risk factors for malignant melanoma?
Large number of atypical nevi Hx of other skin cancers Hx of congenital giant nevus Family hx of melanoma Immunosuppression UV radiation exposure
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What are the ABCDEs of melanoma?
Asymmetry Border irregularity Color variegation Diameter \> 6mm Evolving Ugly duckling sign (looks different than other nevi)
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What feature of melanoma determines its prognosis?
Thickness AJCC staging used
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How is melanoma diagnosed?
Full thickness biopsy - Excision with at least 2 mm borders - (Very wide excision not necessary)
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What is the treatment of seborrheic keratosis?
Cryosurgery Curettage +/- electrodessication or shave excision Observation
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What is the sign of Leser-trelat?
Sudden appearance of numerous seborrheic keratoses Sudden growth of existing SKs Associated with malignancy (gastric adenocarcinoma)
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What do Epidermal Cysts contain?
Keratin
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What is the treatment for epidermal cysts?
If no infection/inflammation can resolve without treatment Injection of triamcinolone Excision (4-6 weeks after inflammation resolves) I&D if infection or severe inflammation PO abx if not responding after I&D
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What is the treatment of Keloid?
Intralesional steroids 70% improve 50% recurrence at 5 years \*may cause atrophy, hypopigmentation
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Plaque Psoriasis
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding in the axilla?
Tinea corporis (Annular pururitic lesion with concentric rings)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Pityriasis rosea (Arrow points to herald patch) (Can have "Christmas tree" distribution)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Bowen disease (Squamous cell carcinoma in situ) \*lesion on upper edge of photo is an actinic keratosis
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Pityriasis rosea (Can have "Christmas tree" distribution)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Ichthyosis vulgaris
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding on flexor surface of the wrist?
Lichen planus
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Herpes Zoster
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Bullous pemphigoid
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Erythema multiforme
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding on the palms?
Scabies (Notice the burrows)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Atopic dermatitis
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Allergic contact dermatitis from poison ivy
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Contact dermatitis (Likely from pants button or belt)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
"Hot tub" folliculitis (Distribution around swim suit or water line)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (Shaving worsens condition)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Impetigo (Honey crusted plaque)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Severe inflammatory acne
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Comedonal acne
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Inflammatory acne with pustules and nodules
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Rosacea (Erythema and telangiectasias)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Papulopustular rosacea
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Rhinophymatous rosacea
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Seborrheic dermatitis
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Perioral dermatitis (tiny papules, scaling, erythema around mouth and nose
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Tinea versicolor
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Pityriasis alba
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Erythrasma (Coral red flourescence with Wood's lamp)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding on scalp?
Tinea capitis
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Allopecia areata
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What finding do these arrows indicate in alopecia areata?
Exclamation point sign (Hair is narrow at the base, wide at the end)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Traction alopecia
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Melasma
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Plantar Wart (Notice that skin lines are disrupted)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Molluscum contagiosum
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Superficial basal cell carcinoma (Notice the pearly border and areas of pigmentation)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Squamous cell carcinoma
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Melanoma
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Actinic keratosis
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Keratoacanthoma (Notice telangiectasias ans central keratin core)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Keratoacanthoma (Central keratin core)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Seborrheic keratosis (Notice visible horn cysts)
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Pyogenic granuloma
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What is the most likely diagnosis of this skin finding?
Compound dysplastic nevus
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01 Family Medicine (16 decks)

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