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Dermatology Flashcards

1
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A small lesion < 0.5cm that is FLAT such as a freckle

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Macule

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A small raised lesion < 0.5cm that is associated with measles & syphilis (solid)

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Papule

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3
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A small lesion < 0.5cm filled with serous fluid & associated with herpes & chicken pox

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Vesicle

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A small lesion < 0.5cm filled with pus associated with staph infection due to a furuncle.

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Pustule

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5
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A hard raised lesion > 0.5cm in size

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Nodule

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A fluid filled lesion > 0.5cm in size associated with phemphigus

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Bulla

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7
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A precancerous lesion seen on mucus membranes and associated with tobacco use

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Leukoplakia

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8
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Located on the face, nose & cheeks and is exacerbated by sunlight, caffeine & alcohol

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Acne Rosacea

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A condition of sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and pus filled cysts (esp. adolescents)

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Acne Vulgaris

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10
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Sun spot, Liver spot

MC benign sun-induced lesion

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Actinic Lentigo

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A pitted erythematous lesion or ulcer in the mouth

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Aphthous Stomatitis

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12
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“Car load of furuncles”

Same organism and lesion location as a furuncle

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Carbuncle

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13
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An accumulation of sebum within a pore.

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Comedone

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14
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Closed Comedone

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Whitehead

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15
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Open Comedone

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Blackhead

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16
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A non-tender epidermal cyst that is filled with sebum

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Epidermal Cyst

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17
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Organism is beta hemolytic Strep
Presents as a red, fiery, advancing lesion on the skin
Pt will have fever and an elevated ASO titer

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Erysipelas

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18
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A skin reaction usually associated with strep characterized by bilateral, red & tender nodules

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Erythema Nodosum

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19
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Any surface injury to the skin

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Excoriation

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20
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Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Body

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Tinea Corpus

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21
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Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Foot

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Tinea Pedis aka Athlete’s foot

22
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Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Nails

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Tinea Ungunum

23
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Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Scalp

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Tinea Capitus

24
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Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Groin

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Tinea Cruris aka Jock Itch

25
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Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Beard

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Tinea Barbae

26
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Fungal/Myocotic Infection with multiple hypo-pigmented, asymptomatic lesions varying in color from white to brown

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Tinea Versicolor

27
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A staph-infected hair follicle that presents as a painful nodule

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Furuncle

28
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HSV infection characterized by small vesicles (cold sores) located on the mouth or in the genital region.
Can be reactivated during delivery.

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Herpes Simplex

29
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What test dx’s Herpes Simplex?

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Tzank Test (herpes skin test)

30
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Found in the dorsal root ganglion

Vesicular lesions that follow the course of a dermatome

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Herpes Zoster aka Shingles

31
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Increased keratinization producing a non-inflammatory skin lesion

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Ichthyosis aka Fish Skin

32
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Organism may be staph or strep (MC)

Crusty lesions found around the corners of the mouth or on the hands of children

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Impetigo

33
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Reddened areas caused by moisture, friction & warmth retention found on opposing skin surfaces

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Intertrigo

34
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A dense, sharply elevated, progressively enlarging scar with collagenous hyperplasia seen in African Americans, Latinos & Asians

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Keloid

35
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Rough & thick skin due to constant scratching of a pruritic, chronic dermatitis

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Lichenification

36
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An inflammatory pruritic disease characterized by papules with shiny, fine inconspicuous SCALES with whitish lines or puncta.

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Lichen Planus

37
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A discrete coin shaped ring or annular lesion that coalesce to form patches which ooze and crust over

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Nummular Eczema

38
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Tender bacterial or fungal hand infection or foot infection where the nail and skin meet at the side

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Paronychia

39
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Caused by lice

Lesion sites: Pubic area (pubis), body (corporis), head (capitus)

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Pediculosis

40
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A potentially life threatening condition exhibiting bulla (blisters) on the skin

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Pemphigus Vulgaris

41
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Exhibits a characteristic oval/round lesion called a Herald Patch. Caused by a virus

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Pityriasis Rosea

42
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Silver scales on extensor surfaces of knees & elbows

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Psoriasis

43
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A transmissible (whirlpool) infection caused by mites & characterized by grouped vesicles and superficial linea furrows in the groin

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Scabies

44
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Dandruff; similar to “cradle cap” in newborns

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

45
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Hives described as a wheal due to an allergy such as penicillin or a food allergy.

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Urticaria

46
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An auto-immune condition characterized by depigmentation (absent melanocytes) after development.

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Vitiligo

47
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Complete depigmentation (lack of melanin) of the body first observed at birth

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Albinism

48
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Organism is Candia Albicans

Oral is called Thrush

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Yeast Infections

49
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MC skin cancer

Waxy & indurated

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Basal cell

50
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Malginant tumor of epithelial cells

Irregular & flaky

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Squamous cell

51
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Most invasive skin cancer

Multicolored

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Melanoma

52
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Premalignant condition of the skin caused by exposure to the sun

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Actinic Keratosis

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