Dermatology Flashcards
1
Q
Assessment of a pigmented lesion with ABCDE
A
Asymmetry Border Colour Diameter Elevation
2
Q
Ladder of topical steroid treatments
A
1% Hydrocortisone (mild)
Eumovate (clobetasone butyrate) (moderate)
Betamethasone (potent)
Dermovate (clobetasol propionate) (very potent)
3
Q
Side effects of topical steroids
A
Thinning of the skin (e.g. striae, easy bruising
Pigment changes
Local increase in hair growth
Worsening of acne and rosacea
Localised immunosuppression
4
Q
Cells types of the epidermis
A
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Langerhan’s cells