Dermatology

Question 1

Treatment for acitinic keratoses

Answer 1

FLUOROURACIL CREAM: 2 TO 3 WEEKS +/- TOPICAL HYDROCORTISONE

Question 2

Imiquimod topical is used for

Answer 2

Acitinic keratoses

Question 3

Drugs that causes non scarring alopecia

Answer 3

1. Carbimazole
2. Heparin
3. Ocps
4. Colchicine
5. Cytotoxic Drugs

Question 4

Which nutrient deficiency is related to alopecia?

Answer 4

Iron and Zinc

Question 6

Sub epidermal blistering of the skin in which disease?

Answer 6

Bullous Pemphigoid

Question 7

Bullous Pemphigoid has antibodies against

Answer 7

Hemidesmosomal Proteins BP180 AND BP230

Ab type: IgG and C3 at dermoepidermal junction

Question 8

Do blisters heal with or without scarring in bullous Pemphigoid

Answer 8

Without scarring

Question 9

Bullous Pemphigoid peculiar characteristics that differ it from pemphigus:

Answer 9

No mucosal involvement

Question 10

Mainstay Of treatmenf for bullous Pemphigoid

Answer 10

Oral corticosteroids

Referral case from GP for biospy

Question 12

Dermatomyositis is associated with which malignancies

Answer 12

Ovarian, breast and lung cancer

Screening is usually done!!

Question 13

Characteristics skin lesions in dermatomyositis

Answer 13

1. Heliotrope Rash: bilateral lilac discolouration of the eyelids, esp upper and swelling

Question 14

What is shawl sign and present in which disease?

Answer 14

Macular rash over back and shoulder, chest and neck

Dermatomyositis

Question 15

What are gottron papules? And in which disease?

Answer 15

Red / purple papules over the extensor surfaces of fingers

Dermatomyositis

Question 16

Dermatomyositis is characterised by skin lesions and

Answer 16

Symmetrical proximal muscle weakness

Question 17

The majority of patients (80%) with dermatomyositis are

Answer 17

ANA POSITIVE

Question 18

Dry and scaly hands with linear cracks on the palmar and lateral aspects of the fingers

Answer 18

Mechanic hands seen in dermatomyositis

Question 19

Nail fold characteristic change in dermatomyositis

Answer 19

Capillary dilatation

Question 20

What is the first symptom of acne rosacea?

Answer 20

Flushing

Question 21

Acne rosacea affects which part?

Answer 21

Central face: nose, cheeks and forehead

Question 22

Thickened skin around nose and enlarged sebaceous gland

Answer 22

Rhinophyma in acne rosacea

Red colored skin; prominent blood vessels

Question 23

Telengiectasia are common in

Answer 23

Acne rosacea

Question 24

Inflammatory papules and pustules, including telengiectesia, flushing, and ocular involvement, are major criteria for?

Answer 24

Acne rosacea

Question 25

Patients with predominant flushing but limited telengiectasia in acne rosacea are treated with

Answer 25

TOPICAL BRIMONIDINE GEL

Question 26

Resistant or severe acne rosacea is treated with

Answer 26

Oral oxytetracycline-----> doxycycline

Question 27

Abx for limited number of papules and pustules without plaques in acne rosacea

Answer 27

Topical metronidazole

Question 28

Hematopoiesis is depressed by with medication

Answer 28

Trimethoprim

Question 29

Increased risk of drug induced lupus and hyperpigmentation is associated with which medication?

Answer 29

Oral Minocycline

Question 30

The most common side effect of isotretinoin

Answer 30

Dry skin, eyes, and lips/mouth

Question 31

Side effect of erythromycin

Answer 31

Affect hepatic metabolism of other medications

Question 32

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is associated with................ deficiency

Answer 32

ZINC

Question 33

Triad related to acrodermatitis enteropathica

Answer 33

1. Peri acral ( peripheral: toes and fingers ) and periorificial, perianal 2. Diarrhea 3. Alopecia

Question 35

Defect in acrodermatitis

Answer 35

Intestinal zinc absorption : Autosomal recessive pattern

Question 36

Red crusted lesions with peri acral and periorificial distribution is seen in

Answer 36

Acrodermatitis enteropathica

Question 37

Treatment for acrodermatitis

Answer 37

High dose elemental zinc at 3mg/kg/day: 50mg elemental zinc in 220mg of zinc sulphate