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Dermatology Flashcards

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What fungus causes Tinea Versicolor? What environmental condition causes increased growth of it?

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Malessezia Globosa
– Grows more in the heat

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How will the rash look with Tinea Versicolor?

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Salmon patches that are Hypo OR Hyperpigmented

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Where does the rash usually present with Tinea Versicolor and what does it look like?

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Trunk and UE
= Salmon patches that are Hypo or Hyperpigmented

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What will be seen on _____ with Tinea Versicolor?

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KOH Prep
= Spaghetti and meatballs (hyphae and yeast)

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What is the treatment for Tinea Versicolor?

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Selenium Sulfide or Ketoconazole

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5 P’s of Lichen Planus?

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Pruritic
Purple/Pink
Polygonal
Papules
Plaques

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5 P’s of Lichen Planus and what other markings may be present?

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Pruritic
Purple/Pink
Polygonal
Papules
Plaques
– May see white lacy markings (wickham striae)

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What 2 things is the development of Lichen Planus associated with and what is the treatment?

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Hepatitis C and BP medications
–> Glucocorticoids

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With what disease is Dermatitis Herpetiformis associated?

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Celiac Disease

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How does Dermatitis Herpetiformis present?

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Vesicles/bullae on EXTENSOR surfaces

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Describe how Pityriasis Rosea presents?

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  • Viral illness
  • 1 large red lesion on trunk
  • Outward spread of macules in christmas tree fashion
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Describe how Pityriasis Rosea presents?

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  • Viral illness
  • 1 large red lesion on trunk
  • Outward spread of macules in christmas tress fashion
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How does Erythema Nodosum present?

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Tender and indurated nodules on the anterior shins

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Where does Erythema Nodosum present?

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Anterior shins

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What causes Pemphigus Vulgaris?

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Autoimmune attack against desmosomes in the intercellular layer of keratinocytes

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Where is the autoimmune attack in keratinocytes with Pemphigus Vulgaris?

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Desmosomes in the intercellular layer

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How will Pemphigus Vulgaris present?

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Huge blisters that rupture and ulcerate easily

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What is the Nikolsky sign and with what condition is it present?

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Pemphigus Vulgaris
= Mechanical pressure on normal skin at the edge of a blister induces another blister formation

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What causes Bullous Pemphigoid?

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Autoimmune attack against the basement membrane of keratinocytes

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Where is the autoimmune attack in keratinocytes with Bullous Pemphigoid?

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Basement membrane

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What is Vitiligo?

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Autoimmune attack against melanocytes

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How will Vitiligo present?

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Areas of depigmented skin

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What are 3 types of Acne?

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Comedonal
Inflammatory
Cystic

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How will Comedonal Acne look?

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Black heads and areas of rough skin with small bumps

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Black heads and areas of rough skin with small bumps

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Comedonal Acne

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How will Inflammatory acne look?

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Smaller papules with areas of redness

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How will Cystic/Nodular acne look?

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LARGE nodules with possible scarring

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28
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What is the initial treatment for all types of acne? (2)

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Topical retinoid
Benzoyl Peroxide

29
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What is the initial treatment for all types of acne? (2)

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Topical retinoid
Benzoyl Peroxide

30
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If the initial acne treatment fails to resolve it, what can be added for Comedonal Acne?

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Salicylic or Glycolic acids

31
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If the initial acne treatment fails to resolve it, what can be added for Inflammatory Acne?

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Antibiotics – Clindamycin/Erythromycin

32
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If the initial acne treatment fails to resolve it, what can be added for Nodular/Cystic Acne? (2)

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Antibiotics
Oral Isotretinoin

33
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Which types of Conjunctivitis will have granular/bumpy conjunctiva?

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Allergic
Viral

34
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How will Allergic Conjunctivitis present?

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Sudden onset bilateral watery discharge and injection

35
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Which types of Conjunctivitis will itch?

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Allergic

36
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How will Viral Conjunctivitis present?

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Viral illness that leads to watery/mucoid discharge and injection

37
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How will Bacterial Conjunctivitis present?

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Unilateral purulent and unremitting discharge

38
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Cephalohematoma

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Bleeding between the skull and periosteum
= Firm swelling that does NOT cross suture lines

39
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Subgaleal Hematoma is between what layers? What vessels are sheared?

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Periosteum and Galea aponeurosis
– Sheared emissary veins that connect sinuses

40
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What type of newborn hematoma will cross suture lines?

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Subgaleal Hematoma

41
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What is the most common culprit of Bacterial Conjunctivitis?

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Staph. Aureus

42
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What will be present with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and where is the mutation?

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Chr. 17
= Neurofibromas + cafe au lait spots + optic gliomas

43
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What will be present with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and where is the mutation?

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Chr. 22
= Neurofibromas + BILATERAL acoustic neuromas

44
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What are some presenting signs of Tuberous Sclerosis?

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Low IQ
Epilepsy
Hypopigmented spots
Growth around nails

45
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Tender red streaks extending proximally from a wound is likely lymphangitis. If there is a skin abrasion with fast spread, its likely what origin?

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Bacterial = Strep. Pyogenes or MSSA

46
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Tender red streaks extending proximally from a wound is likely lymphangitis. If it is a gradual onset, its likely what origin?

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Fungal = Sporothrix Schenkii

47
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What is the treatment for bacterial lymphangitis? Fungal?

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Bacterial = Cephalexin
Fungal = Itraconazole

48
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Describe how Seborrheic Dermatitis looks?

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Yellow greasy plaques, often on the face or scalp

49
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If a newborn presents with yellow greasy plaques on the head, what is it? Treatment?

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Seborrheic Dermatitis (cradle cap)
– Self resolving

50
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Nummular Eczema

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Coin shaped plaques on the lower extremities

51
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Dyshidrotic Eczema

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Vesciular pruritic rash on the HANDS and FEET

52
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Alopecia Areata is what?

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Autoimmune attack against hair bulb cells

53
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How will Alopecia Areata present? What may you see close to skin surface?

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Painless and patchy hair loss
- Thinning of hair shaft close to skin surface

54
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Treatment for Alopecia Areata?

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Topical or Intraleisonal Corticosteroid

55
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What is Ichthyosis Vulgaris?

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Inherited disorder of fish-like scales of dry skin

56
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Inherited disorder of fish-like scales of dry skin

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Ichythosis Vulgaris

57
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What is the treatment for Ichythosis Vulgaris? Example?

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Topical Keratolytic
ex. Alpha hydroxy acid

58
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How do you treat Seborrheic Dermatitis in adults?

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Topical Antifungal – ex. selenium sulfide

59
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How will Rosacea present?

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RED facial rash +/- papules/pustules

60
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What types of things will exacerbate Rosacea?

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Sunlight/heat
Alcohol
Spicy food

61
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For mile Rosacea, avoid triggers. What can the treatment be if it is severe?

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Topical Metronidazole

62
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Porphyria Cutanea Tarda is a disorder of ___ synthesis. What is the most common enzyme deficiency?

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Heme synthesis
= Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase

63
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What 3 things can (+) Porphyria Cutanea Tarda?

A

Ethanol
Estrogen
Hepatitis C

64
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How will Porphyria Cutanea Tarda present?

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Fragile skin with photosensitive blister formation… especially on the hands

65
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Red papules that can coalesce +/- vescicles/crusting with extreme pain and burning is likely?

A

Shingles (herpes zoster)

66
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What is the treatment for Shingles?

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Anti-viral – Acyclovir for example

67
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What is the treatment for Dermatitis Herpetiformis?

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Dapsone and Gluten free diet

68
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Between Pemphigus Vulgaris and Bullous Pemphigoid, which one can present with blisters/ulceration in the mouth mucosa?

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Pemphigus Vulgaris

69
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What is a treatment option for Bullous Pemphigoid?

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Topical steroid – ex. clobetasol

COMAT - Family Med (7 decks)

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