Dermatology - 2019 Updated! Flashcards
Photo of nail pitting. Diagnosis is (what condition is associated with nail pits?): a) psoriasis b) fungal infection c) traumatic d) chemical reaction/exposure e) ectodermal dysplasia
a) psoriasis Can also see nail pitting with dermatitis and alopecia areata
Two pictures of rash consistent with Incontinentia Pigmenti. Which of the following is not associated with this problem: a. alopecia b. seizures c. developmental delay d. malignant changes in the skin e. dental problems
d. malignant changes in the skin - nope, the skin lesions are benign Neurocutaneous disorder - skin, dental and ocular abnormalities - Random X inactivation - Skin manifestations (vesicles, verrucous, hyper pigmented, hypo pigmented) - Alopecia - Dental - Neuro (seizures, ID, hemiplegia, hemiparesis, spasticity, microcephaly, cerebellar ataxia) - Ocular abn - Skeletal defects, nail dystrophy
What are 4 non-derm findings associated with incontinentia pigment?
Alopecia areata seizures intellectual disability dental anomalies cataracts
Girl that gets vesicles with sun exposure and hypopigmented flat scars with mild trauma. What medication is she likely to be taking? What is this condition called? a. prednisone b. naproxen c. methotrexate d. linolid
b. naproxen Many drugs can cause photosensitivity reactions People on NSAIDs for long periods of time (e.g. rheumatologic diseases) can develop pseudoporphyria (small hypo pigmented scars with mild trauma) - need to stop NSAID ASAP as scarring can be permanent
A 9 year old boy has very swollen, dry, cracking lips and swollen tender gums. He is systemically well. Which of the following conditions is this associated with:*** a. Eosinophilic gastroenteropathy b. Contact dermatitis c. Chronic candidal infection d. Crohn’s disease
b. Contact dermatitis (lip licking - not clear on why the gums are swollen; could also be description of herpetic gingivostomatitis)
Advantage of benzoyl peroxide? a. Decrease P acnes resistance to antibiotic b. Decrease duration for oral antibiotic c. Inhibits androgen effect of sebum d. Decrease need for antibiotic
a. Decrease P acnes resistance to antibiotic advantage over topical antibiotics in that it does not enhance antimicrobial resistance.
How would you treat mild comedonal acne? How long do you need to treat to see effect? What are the anticipated side effects to counsel on?
Topical retinoid 6-8 weeks Causes irritation and dryness; start using every 3 days, then every 2 days, then daily to build tolerance
How would you treat mild-moderate papulopustular acne?
topical retinoid plus benzoyl peroxide OR topical retinoid plus topical abx (clinda or eryrthro) OR topical retinoid plus BPO plus oral antibiotic (tetracycline) *note benzoyl peroxide can bleach clothing Combined OCP for women
How would you treat severe papulopustular or nodular/cystic acne?
topical retinoid plus benzoyl peroxide AND oral antibiotics OR isotretinoin (accutane) - 1mg/kg/day
A 14 y/o has been treated with Accutane for severe cystic acne. There have been a few case reports in the literature as well as some media attention to which of the following severe side effects: a) Hallucinations b) Cerebral thrombosis c) Somnambulism d) Major depression with suicide risk e) Long term memory problems
d) Major depression with suicide risk SE: - Skin: chelitis, xerosis, dry skin, photosensitivity, epistaxis, pruritus - SJS - Teratogenic - ? Increased risk IBD - Idiopathic intracranial hypertension - hypertriglyceridemia
Girl with only blackheads. Best treatment? a. Topical tretinoin b. Topical benzoyl peroxide c. Oral antibiotic d. Accutane
a. Topical tretinoin Closed comedones : topical retinoid, benzoyl peroxide
Teenage female presents with blackheads only, mild acne, what do you recommend? a) Topical benzoyl peroxide gel b) Topical retinoic acid c) Accutane d) Topical clindamycin
b) Topical retinoic acid
What are some examples of topical retinoic acids?
tretinoin adapelene tazarotene
Kid with acne on a medication now develops headaches; description consistent with benign ICH. What is the most likely medication that she is on? (repeat from previous) a. Minocycline b. OCP c. topical retinoid d. erythromycin
a. Minocycline
Describe the process of comedogenesis (4 factors in development of acne)
- Abnormal keratinization of follicular epithelium (impaction of keratinized cells) - Increased sebum - Proliferation of Propionibacterium in follicles - Inflammation (free fatty acid formation by bacteria are inflammation causing)
Pustular acne in teenager. List 3 initial treatment options.
- topical retinoid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Topical antibiotics (erythromycin, clindamycin)
- mild to moderate cleansing routine → not too aggressive
- discontinue greasy makeup or hair products which can plug follicles
- Oral antibiotic
- Oral retinoid (if severe/nodular)
- OCP for females
Child sucks on finger. Lesions on finger for 10 days. Finger hurts when mom touches it – picture of a finger with vesicles but also a central are of ulceration, some diffuse erythema of finger. We thought that this was herpetic whitlow, but not a very clear picture. What is your management? a) PO cephalexin b) I & D c) PO acyclovir d) flamazine dressing
c) PO acyclovir *best answer would be to do nothing Acyclovir if immunosuppressed or severely infected; herpetic whitlow expected to spontaneously resolve in 2-3 weeks
Which of the following is true of molluscum: a. it is pruritic b. high infectivity c. contagious for entire rash d. lesions scar when healing
c. contagious for entire rash Aggressively treating/picking at molluscum lesions can cause them to scar Molluscum -Pox virus - can last weeks/months, up to 2 years - self limited but Tx options; - cantharidin - curettage - liquid nitrogen - topical tretinoin
What are some treatment options for molluscum contagiosum?
- do nothing 2. curettage 3. cantharidin 4. cryotherapy
Photo of tinea capitus. a) shave the child’s hair and treat with selenium shampoo daily for 14 days b) treat the entire family with selenium shampoo daily for 14 days c) treat with oral griseofulvin for 4-6 weeks d) he should not attend school until treatment is complete e) refer to a psychiatrist
c) treat with oral griseofulvin for 4-6 weeks Tinea captious: - trichophytan tonsurans - microsporum canis Usually requires oral therapy - griseofulvin first line - terbinafine - itraconazole
Treatment of tinea capitis? a. Po lamisil b. Topical fluconazole c. Topical steroids
a. Po lamisil (terbinafine) - second line; griseofulvin is first line
What is the treatment for scabies?
5% permethrin applied to entire body from neck down. Leave cream on for 8-12 hours, then wash off. Repeat treatment in 7 days. Treat the entire family and any caregivers for the child
A child is fully treated for scabies but 3 weeks later still has significant itching and discomfort. What is the cause and how is it treated?
Mite antigen remains in the skin and can cause a hypersensitivity reaction causing pruritus for days to weeks. Can treat with topical steroid.
A young boy has three circular patches of complete hair loss on his head. It is slightly itchy. His finger nails are normal. His mother had a similar episode when she was younger. What is the diagnosis? a) Trichotillomania b) alopecia areata c) telogen effluvium d) tinea capitis
d) tinea capitis
Picture of diffuse erythematous rash, confluent in areas, sparing inguinal folds, mucous membrane involvement. An 18 month old child has been on amoxicillin for 1 week for viral URTI symptoms. This rash develops on day 7, there is a positive Nikolsky’s sign and a large obvious bullae on one leg. What diagnosis is this consistent with: a. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome b. Eczema herpeticum c. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
c. Toxic epidermal necrolysis Nikolay sign: with slight pressure, skin wrinkles, slides laterally and separate from dermis -SSSS, SJS and TEN would all have positive Nikolsky’s sign
Child comes in with acute onset over 24 hours of fever and diffuse erythroderma. In your ED is hypotensive and complaining of myalgia. There is renal and liver dysfunction on bloodwork. What diagnosis is this most consistent with: a. Stevens-Johnson syndrome b. Kawasaki’s disease c. Staphylococcal toxic shock
c. Staphylococcal toxic shock (need all major + 3 minor) Major Criteria - Acute fever - Hypotension - Rash Minor - Mucous membrane inflam - vomiting, diarrhea - Liver abn - Renal abn - Muscle abn - CNS - Thrombocytopenia
Describe bullous and non-bullous impetigo
Non-bullous: honey crusted lesion, on face and extremities, caused by staph, sometimes GAS, no pain or surrounding erythema Bullous: large, loose bullae, on face, extremities, butt, trunk and perineum, caused by toxin producing strain of staph,
Complications of bullous and non-bullous impetigo?
cellulitis, osteo, septic arthritis, pneumonia, sepsis
How is impetigo treated?
topical - mupirocin 2% TID x10-14 days systemic - keflex x7-10 days
Kid with non-bullous impetigo a week ago now has hematuria. What’s happening?
Post strep GN
What is Gianotti-Crosti? What is it’s natural course?
immune reaction occurring 1 week after viral infection or immunizations - main viruses: EBV, coxsackie, paraflu, Hep B - crops of firm red papillose (may look like vesicles but there is no fluid inside) - benign and self-resolves in 2 months
What are treatment options for genital warts?
25% podophyllin weekly 5% imiquimod 3x/week Sinecatechins
What are management options for common warts?
Do nothing - 65% spontaneously resolve in 2 years liquid nitrogen laser salicylic acid daily imiquimod
What is the natural course of molluscum contagiosum? What is some anticipatory guidance for families to prevent transmission to others?
- self-limited - average exacerbation lasts 6-9 months - lesions can persist for years (new lesions forming as old ones resolve) - avoid shared towels and baths while lesions present - if swimming, cover exposed lesions with bandage
14 yo boy with some itchy lesions on R foot. Oral antibiotics and topical steroid creams not helpful. Now the condition is worse. On exam there is interdigital fissuring and maceration with erythema of the skin with peeling. What is the likely diagnosis (1). List 3 other causes on your differential diagnosis
- Dx: tinea pedis
- Ddx:
- contact dermatitis
- atopic dermatitis
- juvenile plantar dermatitis
- palmoplantar psoriasis
- interdigital candida
- hyperhydrosis
An 8 month old child is brought in with several small brownish nodules on his back and extremities. The parents have observed that when they touch the nodule, wheals develop around it, it it transiently becomes erythematous and their child starts to scratch it. What is the diagnosis? a) mastocytosis b) neurofibromatosis c) benign congenital nevi
a) mastocytosis Gentle touch of the lesion triggers degranulation of mast cells and local histamine release causing a red wheal around the lesion (Darier sign)
What is the most common type of mastocytosis? When does it present? How is it managed?
urticaria pigmentosa - present at birth, and develop more lesions over first few months - spontaneously resolve, no need for treatment
Mean age of onset of neonatal acne? Treatment?
3 weeks, looks like teenage acne (closed comedones, papules and pustules on face and trunk) - no treatment - disappears within 6 months