Dermatology

Question 1

Acne

Answer 1

a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.

Question 2

Is Accutane a condition

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What is the procedure if a patient calls in for Accutane?

Answer 3

Ask if the patient has been evaluated by ADCS for an acne evaluation. If not, scheduled for an ACNE evaluation.

Question 4

Actinic Keratosis/Solar Keratosis

Answer 4

is a rough, scaly patch on the skin that develops from years of sun exposure.

Question 5

Alopecia Areata

Answer 5

hair loss

Question 6

Baker’s Cyst

Answer 6

a fluid-filled swelling that develops at the back of the knee.

Question 7

What is a Biopsy

Answer 7

a procedure to remove cells or skin samples from your body for laboratory examination to diagnose skin conditions and remove abnormal tissue.

Question 8

What are the 3 main types of skin biopsies and describe what they are.

Answer 8

Shave Biopsy - Provider uses a tool similar to a razor to remove a small section of the top layers of the skin
Punch Biopsy- punches into the skin
Excisional Biopsy- Cutting into the skin

Question 9

Botox

Answer 9

Helps treat fine lines and wrinkles,

Question 10

Benign

Answer 10

refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous

Question 11

Do we schedule for Biologics?

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Hyperhydrosis

Answer 12

excessive sweating

Question 13

If a patient calls in for Botox. What is the following question we ask?

Answer 13

Is this for cosmetic purposes or Dermatological purposes?

Question 14

Are Dysport and Botox the same?

Answer 14

Not the same. Dysport is used to correct for frown lines while Botox is for different types of wrinkles

Question 15

Is Cellulite the same as Cellulitis

Answer 15

No, Cellulitis is a superficial infection of the skin

Question 16

What is Contact Dermatitis

Answer 16

is a red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction to it

Question 17

Do we schedule for Dupixent?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

What is Eczema

Answer 18

a condition that makes your skin red and itchy.

Question 19

What is ED&C used for?

Answer 19

Scraping or burning-off skin growths.

Question 20

Excision

Answer 20

A surgical procedure where the doctor cuts out the cancerous tissue and surrounding of healthy skin.

Question 21

Do we schedule for a nail Fungus infection?

Answer 21

Yes, we schedule an evaluation

Question 22

Do we schedule for Hair Transplant

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Why Mohs surgery procedure done

Answer 23

procedure is for larger, recurring or difficult-to-treat skin cancers

Question 24

what is Psoriasis

Answer 24

a skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp.​

Question 25

What is a Rash

Answer 25

an area of irritated or swollen skin

Question 26

What is another word for Rash

Answer 26

Contact Dermatitis

Question 27

What is Rosacea?

Answer 27

a common skin condition that causes blushing or flushing and visible blood vessels

Question 28

What are the three conditions that does not have a cure

Answer 28

Eczema, psorasis and Rosacea

Question 29

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Answer 29

It causes to have scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff.

Question 30

Shingles