dermatology

Question 1

what nail changes are seen in psoriasis

Answer 1

oncholysis

Question 2

what is acanthosis nigricans associated with

Answer 2

hyperinsulinaemia states
e.g. PCOS

Question 3

what is oncholysis

Answer 3

separation of the nail form the nail bed

Question 4

management of seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 4

topical ketoconazole

Question 5

what to give patient who has rosacea but with prominent flushing

Answer 5

topical brimonidine

Question 6

newborn with flat purple lesion on cheek what is most likely diagnosis

Answer 6

port wine stain

Question 7

where do pyogenic granulomas occur

Answer 7

at site of minor trauma e.g. splinter

Question 8

where do amelanotic melanomas occur

Answer 8

on sole of foot

Question 9

where are keloid scars most common

Answer 9

sternum

Question 10

how to treat tinea versicolor

Answer 10

anti fungal - ketoconazole

Question 11

what is alopecia areata

Answer 11

autoimmune condition caused localised well demarcated patches of hair loss

Question 12

what is vitiligo

Answer 12

loss of melanocytes

Question 13

conditions associated with vitiligo

Answer 13

• T1DM
• Addison disease
• pernicious anaemia
• alopecia areata

Question 14

where are sebaceous cysts most commonly located

Answer 14

on the scalp

Question 15

what is a precursor of pityriasis rosacea

Answer 15

viral upper respiratory tract infection

Question 16

what does the rash look like in pityriasis rosacea

Answer 16

oval, scaly patches running parallel to the line of Langer

Question 17

where does lichen sclerosis affect

Answer 17

genitalia of elderly women

Question 18

management of lichen sclerosis

Answer 18

topical steroids and emollients

Question 19

what is the rash like in erythema multiform

Answer 19

giant non itchy target lesions

Question 20

what is rash like in erythema nodosum

Answer 20

nodular

Question 21

management of pityriasis rosacea

Answer 21

self limiting

Question 22

rash in impetigo

Answer 22

golden crusted skin lesions all around the mouth

Question 23

what rash is associated with hot water bottles

Answer 23

erythema ab igne

Question 24

what initial investigation to do if someone has erythema nodosum

Answer 24

tuberculosis
sarcoidosis

Question 25

itchy scaly rash on palm of hands is

Answer 25

lichen Planus

Question 26

management of lichen planus

Answer 26

potent steroid - betamethasone

Question 27

management of a dermatophyte nail infection

Answer 27

topical terbinafine

Question 28

what is the diagnosis of shingles

Answer 28

clinical

Question 29

diagnosis of 'golden crusted skin lesion found around the mouth'

Answer 29

impetigo

Question 30

management of impetigo

Answer 30

topical fusidic acid - 1st line

Question 31

what rash follows a streptococcal infection

Answer 31

guttate psoriasis

Question 32

management of keloid scar

Answer 32

intralesion corticosteroid injection

Question 33

where is venous ulceration typically seen

Answer 33

above medial malleolus

Question 34

history of loss of libido, impotence and red crusted lesions around anus is suggest of

Answer 34

zinc deficiency

Question 35

cause of spider naevi

Answer 35

liver disease pregnancy combined oral contraceptive pill

Question 36

pink or pearl coloured papule with central umbilication =

Answer 36

molluscs contagiosum

Question 37

management of excess sweating

Answer 37

topical aluminium chloride

Question 38

management of facial hirtuism

Answer 38

topical eflornithine

Question 39

most common dermatosis in pregnancy is

Answer 39

atopic eruption of pregnancy

Question 40

what bacteria contributes to the development of acne

Answer 40

propionibacterium acnes

Question 41

what is associated with seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 41

HIV

Question 42

side effect of lamotrigine

Answer 42

Steven Johnson syndrome

Question 43

hair loss associated with chemotherapy is called

Answer 43

anagen effluvium

Question 44

causative organism in pityriasis versicolor

Answer 44

malassezia

Question 45

well-circumscribed annular erythematous plaques with an advanced scaly border and central clearing =

Answer 45

tinea corporis (ring worm)

Question 46

what leg lesion is found in UC and crohns

Answer 46

pyoderma gangrenosum

Question 47

small lesion with number of tiny blood vessels radiating from the middle when pressed down on them they go white and they refill from the centre =

Answer 47

spider naevi

Question 48

spider naevi are associated with

Answer 48

liver failure

Question 49

pressure on lesion and it goes white them refills from the edge =

Answer 49

telangiectasia

Question 50

sore throat, headache, fever, lymphadenopathy, sandpaper like rash, tongue looks red and bumpy =

Answer 50

Scarlett fever

Question 51

management of rosacea

Answer 51

metronidazole

Question 52

what is erythroderma

Answer 52

dermatological emergency when there is widespread erythema >90% of skin surface A: dermatitis, psoriasis, pityriasis rubra pilaris

Question 53

is urticarial rash itchy

Answer 53

yes

Question 54

sudden eruption of seborrheic keratosis is called what and what is this a sign of

Answer 54

called Leser-Trelat sign paraneoplastic process associated with gastric or colorectal adenocarcinoma

Question 55

blisters on dorsal of hands that rupture easily to form erosions blisters can heal to leave scars and cause hyperpigmentation and hypertrichosis (especially at top of cheek) =

Answer 55

porphyria cutanea tarda

Question 56

management of porphyria cutanea tarda

Answer 56

avoid sunlight phlebotomy (reduce iron levels) anti malarial - chloroquine

Question 57

pregnant women with widespread rash with peri umbilical sparing

Answer 57

polymorphic eruption of pregnancy