Dermatology

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Macule

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Papule

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Vesicle

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Pustule

Question 5

A hard raised lesion > 0.5cm in size

Answer 5

Nodule

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Bulla

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Leukoplakia

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Acne Rosacea

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Acne Vulgaris

Question 10

Sun spot, Liver spot

MC benign sun-induced lesion

Answer 10

Actinic Lentigo

Question 11

A pitted erythematous lesion or ulcer in the mouth

Answer 11

Aphthous Stomatitis

Question 12

“Car load of furuncles”

Same organism and lesion location as a furuncle

Answer 12

Carbuncle

Question 13

An accumulation of sebum within a pore.

Answer 13

Comedone

Question 14

Closed Comedone

Answer 14

Whitehead

Question 15

Open Comedone

Answer 15

Blackhead

Question 16

A non-tender epidermal cyst that is filled with sebum

Answer 16

Epidermal Cyst

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Erysipelas

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Erythema Nodosum

Question 19

Any surface injury to the skin

Answer 19

Excoriation

Question 20

Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Body

Answer 20

Tinea Corpus

Question 21

Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Foot

Answer 21

Tinea Pedis aka Athlete’s foot

Question 22

Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Nails

Answer 22

Tinea Ungunum

Question 23

Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Scalp

Answer 23

Tinea Capitus

Question 24

Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Groin

Answer 24

Tinea Cruris aka Jock Itch

Question 25

Fungal/Myocotic Infection of the Beard

Answer 25

Tinea Barbae

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Tinea Versicolor

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Furuncle

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Herpes Simplex

Question 29

What test dx's Herpes Simplex?

Answer 29

Tzank Test (herpes skin test)

Question 30

Found in the dorsal root ganglion | Vesicular lesions that follow the course of a dermatome

Answer 30

Herpes Zoster aka Shingles

Question 31

Increased keratinization producing a non-inflammatory skin lesion

Answer 31

Ichthyosis aka Fish Skin

Question 32

Organism may be staph or strep (MC) | Crusty lesions found around the corners of the mouth or on the hands of children

Answer 32

Impetigo

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Intertrigo

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Keloid

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Lichenification

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Lichen Planus

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Nummular Eczema

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Paronychia

Question 39

Caused by lice | Lesion sites: Pubic area (pubis), body (corporis), head (capitus)

Answer 39

Pediculosis

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Pemphigus Vulgaris

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Pityriasis Rosea

Question 42

Silver scales on extensor surfaces of knees & elbows

Answer 42

Psoriasis

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Scabies

Question 44

Dandruff; similar to "cradle cap" in newborns

Answer 44

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Urticaria

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Vitiligo

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Albinism

Question 48

Organism is Candia Albicans | Oral is called Thrush

Answer 48

Yeast Infections

Question 49

MC skin cancer | Waxy & indurated

Answer 49

Basal cell

Question 50

Malginant tumor of epithelial cells | Irregular & flaky

Answer 50

Squamous cell

Question 51

Most invasive skin cancer | Multicolored

Answer 51

Melanoma

Question 52

Premalignant condition of the skin caused by exposure to the sun

Answer 52

Actinic Keratosis