Dermatology

Question 1

Hallmark of this disease is skin thickening of fingers proximal to the MCP joints

Answer 1

Systemic Sclerosis
Common findings is also dilated capillaries or capillary dropout
Digital ischemia due to Raynauld’s Phenomenon
** This is sclerodactyly

Question 2

These are hard papules and nodues with chalky discharge on hands of patients with uremia.

Answer 2

Calcinosis cutis

Question 3

This type of nail change seen in patients with cirrhosis is characterized as white opaque nail with retention of normal pink color on its distal end.

Answer 3

Terry’s nail

Question 4

What are soft, yellowish or fresh colored painless papules in pressure areas of extensor surfaces of the body such as elbows and knees in a patient with hyperlipidemia?

Answer 4

Tuberous xanthomas

Question 5

Intensely itchy, firm nodules caused by chronic scratching; not related to hyperlipidemia.

Answer 5

Prurigo nodularis