Dermatology

Question 1

High BMI and recurring boils in axilla and vulva, most likely to be what condition

Answer 1

hidradenitis suppurativa

Question 2

open and closed comedones with or without sparse inflammatory lesions is what classification of acne

Answer 2

mild

Question 3

widespread non-inflammatory lesions and numerous papules and pustules is what classification of acne

Answer 3

moderate

Question 4

extensive inflammatory lesions, which may include nodules, pitting, and scarring is what classification of acne

Answer 4

severe

Question 5

First line topical therapy for acne?

Answer 5

topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide

Question 6

a single oral antibiotic for acne vulgaris should be used for a maximum of …?

Answer 6

three months

Question 7

what should be prescribed with oral antibiotics for acne?

Answer 7

topical retinoid or benzoyl peroxide

Question 8

what may occur as a complication of long-term antibiotic use in acne treatment

Answer 8

Gram-negative folliculitis

Question 9

what is the treatment for gram negative folliculitis for a patient who has been treated with long term antibiotics

Answer 9

high-dose oral trimethoprim is effective if this occurs

Question 10

what is a contradiction to topical and oral retinoid treatment

Answer 10

pregnancy

Question 11

what can be used instead of topical and oral retinoid treatment in pregnancy?

Answer 11

combined oral contraceptives (COCP)

Question 12

what 5 medications can cause alopecia?

Answer 12

cytotoxic drugs, carbimazole, heparin, oral contraceptive pill, colchicine

Question 13

HIV and Parkinson’s is associated with what skin condition?

Answer 13

seborrhoeic dermatitis

Question 14

broken exclamation point hairs around localised, well demarcated patches of hair loss

Answer 14

Alopecia areata

Question 15

Symmetrical, tender, erythematous nodules with heal without scarring is most likely to be what?

Answer 15

Erythema nodosum

Question 16

Symmetrical erythematous seen in graves disease which presents like shiny orange peel skin is most likely to be what?

Answer 16

Pretibial myxoedema

Question 17

patients describes: inital small red papule developing into deep red necrotic ulcers with violaceous border is most likely to be what?

Answer 17

Pyoderma gangnensum

Question 18

PC: shiny orange peel skin is typically seen in what disease?

Answer 18

Graves disease

Question 19

shiny, painless ares of yellow/red skin often associated with telangiectasia is most likely to be what?

Answer 19

Necroboisis lipoidica diabeticorum

Question 20

skin condition presenting with painless areas of yellow red skin is typically seen in what endocrine disease

Answer 20

diabetes

Question 21

An infant with 2 day history of fever then followed by 3 day history of maculopapular rash with spot on uvula and soft palate is what condition?

Answer 21

Roseola Infantum

Question 22

infant presenting with mild conjunctivitis nausea and low fever with pink spots developing into patches is most likely to be what ?

Answer 22

Rubella

Question 23

5 year old presenting with 3 day history of high fever, headaches and muscles aches, hand foot mouth disease is most likely to be what

Answer 23

coxsackie virus