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Dermatology Flashcards

1
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How are skin lesions described?

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“MAD”
Morphology: shape, color, elevation, margination, etc.
Arrangement: single, grouped, arciform, annular, etc.
Distribution: localized, disseminated

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diascopy

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glass slide or diascope pressed on skin; blanching indicates intact capillaries

purpura does NOT blanch

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KOH prep

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mount skin scraping on KOH to dissolve keratin and cellular material; fungi not affected

identifies fungal or dermatophyte infection

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Wood’s light exam

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exam skin under UV light

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telangiectasia

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dilated, small, superficial blood vessels

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Lichenification

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thickened skin with distinct borders, often from excessive scratching or prolonged irritation

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macerated

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swollen and softened by increase in water content; appearance that skin gets when left in water too long

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verrucous

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irregular, rough, and convoluted surfaces

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circumscribed, elevated lesion containing serous fluid or blood less than 5 mm and greater than 5 mm

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vesicle

bulla

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solid, palpable lesion less than 5 mm and greater than 5 mm

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papule

nodule

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flat, non-palpable lesion less than 1 cm and greater than 1 cm

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macule

patch

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petechiae

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minute hemorrhagic spots that do NOT blanch by diascopy

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13
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types of contact dermatitis

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irritant (chemicals)
diaper rash (prolonged urine/feces contact)
allergic (type IV cell mediated hypersensitivity reaction)
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acute itching and burning rash with well-demarcated areas of erythema

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contact dermatitis

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15
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How is contact dermatitis confirmed in lab?

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Patch test

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contact dermatitis treatment

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Avoid offending agent
Wet dressings with Burrow’s solution
Topical steroids
Supportive: clean with mild soaps, antihistamines for itch (Calamine lotion)

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17
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Auspitz sign

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bleeding after scale removed

ex: psoriasis

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18
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Patch test

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shows hypersensitivity reaction in skin allergies

ex: contact dermatitis

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19
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Darier sign

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urticarial flare produced by rubbing skin

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Nikolsky sign

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rubbing skin causes blister

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21
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Atopic dermatitis also referred to as _______.

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eczema

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Atopic dermatitis symptoms

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  • Dry itchy skin often involving FLEXURAL surfaces (back of knees, wrists, anterior elbow), face, dorsum of hands and feet
  • Lichenified skin
  • Secondary infections like staph
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Atopic dermatitis treatment

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Avoid dry air, limit bathing and soap use
Hydration and topical emollients
Antihistamines
Topical steroid

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24
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Presentation of contact dermatitis

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Vesicles
Crusted lesions
Pruritus
The location and distribution are keys to dx

  • Linear vesicles on the forearms or lower legs are often poison ivy
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25
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How is impetigo ruled out as cause of rash?

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Gram stain

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26
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eczema is in close association with what other conditions?

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ATOPY: eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis

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signs/sx’s of seborrheic dermatitis

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  • Flakey, dry, itchy skin

- Found in oily places such as body folds, face, scalp, genitalia

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seborrheic dermatitis in adults commonly known as ______ and in infants its called _______.

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dandruff

cradle cap

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29
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seborrheic dermatitis treatment

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  • OTC dandruff shampoo (selenium sulfide)
  • UV radiation
  • Ketoconazole shampoo
  • Topical steroids for severe cases

cradle cap: olive oil compresses, baby shampoo

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A skin disorder characterized by repetitive itching and scratching. This may be secondary to eczema, psoriasis, bug bites, psych disorders, etc.

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Lichen simplex chronicus

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Describe rash of Lichen simplex chronicus

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  • Lichenified skin with well defined borders
  • Plaques
  • Darkened skin
  • Scratch marks
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Lichen simplex chronicus treatment

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  • Must reduce scratching
  • Lotions and creams to keep skin moist
  • Antihistamine
  • Cortisone cream
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33
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Patients with dyshidrosis often have a history of _____.

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atopy

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sign of dyshidrosis

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small clear vesicles in clusters (“tapioca” appearance) and occasionally bullae

usually on hands and feet

painful fissures if vesicles rupture, scaling, Lichenification

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35
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dyshidrosis treatment

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  • Reduce stress in life
  • Avoid skin irritation by using gloves and cream to keep skin from drying out
  • Topical steroids
  • Wet dressing with Burrow’s solution
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36
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Some medications that commonly have derm side effects

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Penicillin - rash

Percocet - itch

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Itchy, shiny lesions which are solid and raised with white lines (Wickham striae).

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Lichen Planus

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The 4 P’s of Lichen Planus

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Pruritic
Purple
Polygonal
Papules

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Lichen Planus treatment

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  • Strong topical steroid
  • Cyclosporine mouthwash if oral lesions
  • Systemic therapy may be necessary
  • Phototherapy
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Hallmarks of pityriasis rosea

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Herald patch - solitary pink plaque with raised borders, commonly on abdomen 1-2 weeks before rash breaks out

Salmon-colored papular rash eruption on trunk in Christmas tree pattern

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pityriasis rosea treatment

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  • Self limiting, typically 3-8 weeks

- May use lotion or antihistamines

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Chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by red flaky, scaling skin that is dry and itchy

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Psoriasis

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Describe rash of psoriasis

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  • salmon colored, well defined raised papules and plaques, dry/itchy with SILVER SCALES
  • most often scalp and EXTENSOR surfaces of elbows and knees
  • scratching causes more lesions (Koebner phenomenon), Auspitz sign
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44
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Associated symptoms of psoriasis besides rash

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Onycholysis (separation of nail plate)

Arthritis in hands and feet

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Psoriasis treatment

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Keep skin moist
Topical steroid or topical Vit D
Systemic steroid may be necessary if widespread
Tazarotene gel (topical retinoid)
Severe: PUVA, Methotrexate
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46
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3 variations of psoriasis

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vulgaris - 80%
erythroderma - lesions all over body
guttate - disseminated pattern, often after strep throat
pustular - widespread pustules; life-threatening

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47
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What can occur if psoriasis tx suddenly stopped?

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psoriatic erythroderma; can be fatal due to systemic inflammation and difficulty regulating body temp

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48
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Most common infection that predisposes patient to Erythema Multiforme

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Herpes infection

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49
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Which medications most commonly cause SJS and TEN?

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Sulfonamides, penicillin, phenytoin…..

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50
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Hallmark rash of erythema multiforme

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target lesion- pink red ring with pale center

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51
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erythema multiforme treatment

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Acyclovir if related to herpes flare up, otherwise self-limiting (2-6 wks)

Systemic steroids if severe

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PE findings of SJS and TEN

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High fever
Necrotic epidermis, loss of skin in sheets
Nikolsky sign

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SJS and TEN treatment

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  • d/c causative agent and send to burn unit

- fluid and electrolyte management very important

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54
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Initially a urticarial rash (hives) that turns into tense, large bullae typically in axillae, groin, and thighs

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bullous pemphigoid

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Starts as painful lesions in mouth and then clear fluid-filled vesicles or bulla break out on skin. Lesions are flaccid and easily ruptured with (+) Nikolsky sign

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Pemphigus vulgaris

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Pathophysiology of pemphigus vulgaris

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autoimmune IgG mediated loss of cell-to-cell adhesion

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57
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Gold standard of diagnosing rashes

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skin biopsy

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58
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Generic treatment for most rash outbreaks

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topical steroids for minor outbreak
systemic oral steroids for more severe
abx for secondary infection
fluid and electrolyte management
antihistamine for itch
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59
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Name for typical adolescent acne

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acne vulgaris

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60
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How is mild acne treated?

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hygiene, diet, etc.
topical retinoids
topical salicylic acid

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How is acne treated if inflammatory lesions present?

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topical benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin, clindamycin, or sodium sulfacetamide

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62
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How is severe or cystic acne treated?

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  • Add abx like tetracycline, erythromycin, or clindamycin

- refer to dermatologist for Accutane (isotretinoin)

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63
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I came in to see my physician assistant because of…

Face appears flushed
Small papulopustules
Facial telangiectasia
Rhinophyma (enlarged nose) may be seen

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Acne Rosacea

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Acne Rosacea treatment

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  • Remove aggravators (sun, emotional stress, spicy food, heavy exercise, alcohol)
  • Metronidazole most effective
  • topical abx or oral abx if very severe
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65
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What to warn patient about Accutane?

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side effects: dry eyes and mouth, mood swings, joint pain, visual changes, leukopenia

TERATOGENIC - patient put on birth control

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66
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If ________ left untreated 20% will go on to squamous cell carcinoma.

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actinic keratosis

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67
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Describe actinic keratosis lesion

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2-10 mm macules or papules
pink or hyper pigmented
feel like sandpaper

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68
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Actinic keratosis treatment

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Typically liquid nitrogen

5% 5-FU cream

69
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lesion with “stuck on appearance”

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seborrheic keratosis

70
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seborrheic keratosis treatment

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they are benign so usually do nothing

71
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Lice treatment

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Permethrin 1% cream

72
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presentation of scabies

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severe itching
burrowing of skin
commonly web spaces of hands

73
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Scabies treatment

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Permethrin 5% cream; applied once to whole body overnight and rinse in the morning, all family and sexual partners should be treated

74
Q

Where are brown recluse spiders located? how are bites treated?

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only mid southeastern states

tx: wash it, keep it clean, +/- abx

75
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Symptoms of black widow bite? how are bites treated?

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sx: pain, muscle cramping, tachycardia; may have N/V
tx: antivenom

76
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shiny, pearly nodule

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basal cell carcinoma

77
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basal cell carcinoma treatment

A

Mohs surgery

+/- radiation in elderly

78
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systemic disease caused by herpes virus 8

A

Kaposi Sarcoma

79
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Kaposi Sarcoma typically very slow developing, but in conjunction with ______ it progresses quickly.

80
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I came in to see my physician assistant because of…

Red or purple plaques on the skin and mucosal surfaces
GI lesions
Difficulty swallowing
Pulmonary lesions
Difficulty breathing
Cough
Chest pain
A

Kaposi Sarcoma

81
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Lesion that is most common cause of cancer

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basal cell carcinoma

82
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Kaposi Sarcoma treatment

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No cure
Treat AIDS with anti-retroviral therapy
Radiation
Cryotherapy

83
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Characteristics of mole that make it a melanoma

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A = asymmetry
B = irregular borders
C = color changes
D = diameter +6mm
E = evolving over time
F = firm
G = growing
84
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How can melanoma be dx’d?

A

biopsy
dermoscopy
CT/PET scan

85
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Melanoma treatment

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Prevention is key! - sun protection, no tanning beds

Surgical excision
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Radiation/Chemo

86
Q

How to predict survival rates of melanoma?

A

tumor thickness

87
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I came in to see my physician assistant because of…

A growing nonhealing rough, bumpy, scaly patch
Lesions have a variable appearance
90% are found on the head and neck

A

squamous cell carcinoma

88
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squamous cell carcinoma treatment

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Mohs surgery

Chemo/Radiation

89
Q

Most common kind of alopecia

A

androgenetic baldness

90
Q

Causes of scarring alopecia

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trauma, infections, radiation, scleroderma, etc.

91
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Androgenetic baldness tx

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Minoxidil 5% solution applied BID

Treat underlying cause

92
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onychomycosis

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fungal infection of toenail
typically painless
thickened, brittle; white, yellow, or green

93
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How is fungal nail dx’d?

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KOH prep, culture

94
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Treatment of onychomycosis

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  • systemic antifungal (Terbinafine first line)
  • topical antifungal (Ciclopirox)
  • good hygiene
95
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common cause of paronychia

A

staph aureus infection of skin around nailbed

96
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Paronychia treatment

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  • warm soaks
  • abx (Cephalexin, Dicloxacillin) then an I&D if abscess
  • hydrocortisone cream prn
97
Q

Warts found typically in the gential/anal area. Sexually transmitted by the human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11

A

Condyloma acuminatum

98
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Condyloma acuminatum tx

A

No true cure

  • Prevention: safe sex, Gardasil protects against some HPV types
  • Laser removal
  • Cryosurgery
99
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HPV types 16 and 18 are linked to _______.

A

cervical cancer

100
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Vesicles location: HSV type 1 are usually _____ and type 2 are ______.

A

oral (cold sore)

genital

101
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Herpes Simplex tx

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No true cure

  • Typically self limiting
  • Topical antiviral (5% acyclovir)
  • Oral antiviral (acyclovir, valacyclovir)
  • Tylenol and ibuprofen
102
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Describe wart of molluscum contagiosum

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Flesh colored
Dome shaped
Pearly or waxy
Umbilicated
Not painful or pruritic
103
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How is molluscum contagiosum transmitted?

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wet skin to skin contact -> “water warts”

sexual activity

104
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What virus leads to chicken pox?

A

varicella zoster

105
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Hallmarks of chicken pox rash

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  • Dew drops on a rose petal

- Lesions appear in crops: you get a certain number of lesions on day 1 and then more appear on day 2 and so on

106
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How is chicken pox positively dx’d in lab?

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Fluid taken from the vesicles and prepared with a Tzanck smear will show multinucleated giant cells

107
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chicken pox treatment

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  • Supportive care
  • Do not give aspirin to kids under 19
  • Prevent or treat secondary infections
  • Antiviral may be appropriate in the immunocompromised
  • A live attenuated virus is used for vaccination. It is always given twice
108
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I came in to see my physician assistant today because of…

Severe burning pain and hypersensitivity before vesicular lesions are visible
Typically affect one dermatome

A

Shingles (Zoster)

109
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Shingles treatment

A

Acyclovir x 7 days

110
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Define exanthem

A

widespread rash

111
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Koplik spots are pathognomonic for ______.

A

measles

clusters of white spots on buccal mucosa. fade as rash begins to appear

112
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Characteristics of measles rash

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  • Red blanching maculopapular rash
  • Appears 3-5 days after first signs of illness
  • Starts behind ears, moves to face/neck, then travels down (imagine bucket of red paint poured over head)
  • Pruritic
  • Lesions darken to brown and fade in order they appeared
113
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Measles treatment

A

Supportive care
Self limiting disease only progressing with secondary infection
Live attenuated vaccine is given at 12 months old and a booster is given before a child enters school

114
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  • Symptoms of strep throat
  • Rash: like painful sunburn with tiny bumps that blanch with pressure.
    Feels like “sandpaper”
  • Bright red swollen strawberry tongue
A

Scarlet Fever

115
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Scarlet Fever tx

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abx x 10 days

116
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How does Rubella present?

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  • Flu like symptoms for about a week

- Rash on the face which spreads to the trunk and out to the extremities; typically fades after about three days

117
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Rubella tx

A

Live attenuated virus for vaccination

Supportive treatment

118
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Rash of erythema infectiosum (Fifth Disease)

A

SLAPPED CHEEK
Red macular rash on cheeks with circumpolar pallor
Lacy red rash on trunks, arms, upper legs

119
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Erythema Infantum (Roseola) signs/sx

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  • High fever up to 105 for several days then drops, rash appears
  • Pink maculopapular rash
  • Lasts a few hours up to 3 days
120
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Erythema Infantum (Roseola) tx

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  • Supportive care

- Monitor fever closely (number one cause of febrile seizures)

121
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Cellulits most commonly caused by ________ and _______ infections.

A

staphylococcus and streptococcus

122
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Describe skin of cellulitis

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warm, red, swollen
lymphadenopathy
fever/chills

123
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Cellulitis treatment

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Oral penicillinase resistant penicillin – dicloxacillin or a cephalosporin
If admitted IV cephalosporins
Draw out the margins to follow the treatment

124
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How is erysipelas different than cellulitis?

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more superficial

125
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How is impetigo caused?

A

skin to skin contact

very poor hygiene

126
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Signs of impetigo

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Lesions: thick crusted, honey colored scabs

127
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Define dermatophyte infection

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ringworm fungal infection affecting skin, hair, and/or nails

128
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Examples of dermatophyte infections

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tinea pedis - foot (athletes foot)
tinea cruris - groin (jock itch)
tinea corporis - trunk, legs, arms, neck
tinea barbae - beard area
tinea unguium - nails
tinea capitus - head
129
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Signs of ringworm

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  • Red raised ring with a central clearing and distinct borders
  • Itching, stinging and burning
130
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Labs helpful to dx ringworm

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KOH prep to confirm fungus

Woods light or culture may be useful

131
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Dermatophyte tx

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  • Topical creams, ointments, lotions, sprays, and powders
  • Keep area clean and dry

No steroids!!!

132
Q

Chronic fungal infection with tan or pink macules that don’t tan; sx’s worse in hot or humid climates

A

tinea versicolor

133
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KOH of tinea versicolor reveals what?

A

yeasts in spaghetti and meatball appearance (round yeasts with filaments)

134
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tinea versicolor treatment

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Topical:
Selenium Sulfide lotion 2.5% x 7 days; Ketoconazole shampoo used weekly

Systemic:
Ketoconazole 200 mg daily x 7 days (delivered through sweat to skin. Do not shower for 8 hours after taking)
Fluconazole 300 mg two doses 14 days apart

135
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epidemiology of Acanthosis Nigricans

A

African Americans younger than 40 yo

136
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causes of acanthoses nigricans

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  • May be inherited

- May be due to underlying endocrine disorders: DM 2, PCOS, Hypo or hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s disease, Acromegaly

137
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Pregnant female comes in with skin discoloration upon sun exposure. The lesions are tan or brown and have clear borders. Likely dx?

138
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Causes of melasma

A

pregnancy or oral contraceptive

139
Q

Patient comes in for brown or black poorly defined area of thickened or velvety skin in skin folds

A

Acanthosis Nigricans

140
Q

I came in to see my physician assistant because of…

Depigmentation of the skin
Usually begins in the extremities
Well defined Irregular borders

141
Q

Vitiligo treatment

A

UV light therapy
PUVA – UV light with psoralen which makes the skin more susceptible to the light
Melanocyte transplant

142
Q

Differentiate first, second, and third degree burns

A

First degree – NO blisters (Don’t consider when assessing Total surface area of the burn since doesn’t affect outcome or factor into electrolyte management)

Second degree – blistering

Third degree – no hair or sweat glands

143
Q

Rule of nines for estimating surface area

A 
Palm is 1%
Head and neck 9%
Each arm is 9%
Each leg is 18%
Anterior trunk 18%
Posterior trunk 18%
Genitalia 1%
144
Q

How are burns treated?

A

First degree burns: cool compresses

Second and third degree burns:

  • Don’t pop blisters!
  • Tetanus shot
  • Silver sulfadiazine to protect wounds from infection
  • Fluids and Electrolytes
  • Surgical debridement of wounds often necessary
145
Q

Parkland formula for fluids in first 24 hrs of second and third degree burns

A

Total SA burned (%) x Wt (kg) x 4ml
Give half in first 8 hrs and second half over next 16 hrs

Example: 180 lb man with both arms completely burned
81 kg x 18 x 4 = 5832 ml = 5.9 liters lets round to 6 liters
Give 3 liters of Ringers lactate in the first 8 hours and 3 liters over the next 16 hours

  • Use rule of 9 to estimate SA *
146
Q

I came in to see my physician assistant today because of…

Chronic cysts which vary in size from the size of pea the size of a baseball. They are extremely painful and inflamed. Located on underarms, inner thighs, groin and buttocks.

A

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

147
Q

Hidradenitis Suppurativa tx

A
  • Reduce predisposing factors: Weight loss, stop OCPs, wear loose fitting clothing
  • Abx
  • Incision and drainage prn
  • Steroid injection
148
Q

A benign tumor of fat cells. They are soft, mobile and usually non tender.

149
Q

This can be a cyst, an abscess, a sinus or a fistula near the natal cleft of the buttocks.

A

Pilonidal Disease

150
Q

Wheal and flare reaction to animal dander, insect bites, pollen, shellfish, nuts, stress, etc.

A

Urticaria (Hives)

151
Q

Perioral dermatitis treatment

A

AVOID topical steroids (typically the cause)

Use metronidazole, erythromycin, or oral minocycline or doxycycline

152
Q

Chronic venous insufficiency due to valvular incompetency leading to dermatitis, edema, hyper pigmentation, fibrosis, and ulceration

A

stasis dermatitis

153
Q

Lab studies for chronic venous insufficiency

A

Doppler U/S

154
Q

Well-circumscribed plaques that are highly pruritis, setting up a cycle of itch-scratch lesions

A

Lichen simplex chronicus

155
Q

Pathophysiology of psoriasis

A

greatly increased epidermal cell turnover; 28x normal

156
Q

Treatment of bullous pemphigoid and pemphigoid vulgaris

A

Systemic prednisone
Immunosuppressants
Azathioprine

157
Q

How can acne vulgaris and acne rosacea be distinguished?

A

acne rosacea has no comedones

158
Q

Bacteria in hot tubs that causes folliculitis

A

Pseudomonas

159
Q

Oral griseofulvin can treat what derm disorder

A

tinea capitus

160
Q

tan-pink well demarcated WAXY plaque with raised borders; often associated with diabetes

A

necrobiosis lipoidica

161
Q

Rash caused by zinc deficiency?

A

scaling red rash

162
Q

Signs of aplasia cutis congenita?

A

asymptomatic ulcerations of scalp

163
Q

Dome-shaped nodule with “dimple sign”

A

dermatofibroma

164
Q

What are solar lentigines?

A

asx brown macules from sun; no malignancy risk

165
Q

Sign of dermatomyositis?

A

periocular erythema and edema

proximal muscle weakness

166
Q

widespread vesicles with gingival involvement, fever, and adenopathy likely from what bug?

167
Q

xanthomas commonly caused by what?

A

hyperlipidemia

168
Q

DDX of target lesion

A

Lyme disease

Erythema multiforme caused by HSV

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