Dermatology Flashcards
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What are the 5 P’s to remember lichen planus?
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PLANUS, PURPLE, PURITIC, PAPULAR , POLYGONAL rash of flexor surfaces with Wickhams striae
2
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Erythema nodosum can occur in which conditions and circumstances?
A
IBD
Pregnancy
Behcet’s syndrome
Streptococcal infection
Drugs such as penicillin
3
Q
What are keloid scars?
A
The result of overactive healing process where the body produces excess collage
4
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Who are keloid scars more likely to affect?
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Young, black males aged 20-40
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