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Dermatology Flashcards

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Where do the majority of infants have atopic dermatitis?

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Infants will usually have it present over the extensor surfaces. Once in childhood it is commonly seen on flexor surfaces.

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What do the lesions of dyshidrosis look like?

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Patients present with pruritic vesicles over the fingers.

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What is the treatment of choice for lichen simplex chronicus?

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Stop scratching and apply topical steroids.

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Lichen planus is associated with what infection?

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Hepatitis C, however, routine screening is not recommended.

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What are the four Ps of lichen planus?

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  1. Pruritic

  2. Purple

  3. Polygonal

  4. Plaque like
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What is the classic presentation of pityriasis rosea?

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Patients will present with a herald patch (large single round lesion). Then, the patient will have lesions appearing over the back in a christmas tree pattern.

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Psoriasis tends to improve during what season?

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Improves during the summer and worsens in the winter.

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Differentiate erythema multiforme minor from major.

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The difference here is mucosal involvement.
 Minor = no mucosa

Major = mucosa

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What is the most common etiology responsible for erythema multiforme?

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Herpes Simplex Virus

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How does body surface area play apart in SJS vs TEN?

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They are the same disease characterized by how much body surface is involved.

SJS = 30%

SJS/TEN overlap = 10%-30%

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What is nikolski sign?

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Seen in SJS or TEN. Gentle pressure to the patients skin will cause sloughing.

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Patients with bullous pemphigoid are usually what age?

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Patients are usually >60 years of age.

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Clinical activity of bullous pemphigoid correlate with what lab?

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It will correlate with BP180 levels.

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What is the last step in management for acne vulgaris?

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Oral isotretinoin.

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What is the most common cause of androgen production in women?

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PCOS

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What type of birth control should be avoided in patients with acne?

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Progestin only birth control will worsen acne.

17
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Describe rhinophyma?

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Seen in patients with phymatous rosacea. Most commonly seen in males and will present with tissue hypertrophy of the nose.

18
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A patient is described to have a warty, hyperpigmented lesion, that appears stuck on. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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This is classic for seborrheic keratosis.

19
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What is first line treatment for scabies?

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Permethrin 5% cream. Permethrin 1% is used for lice.

20
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What is the major risk factor for developing basal cell carcinoma?

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UV light is the major risk factor. Its also the major risk factor in squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

21
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When evaluating the possibility of melanoma, what rule should you use?

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Remember the ABCDE rule!
Assymetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Evolution
22
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What is the treatment of choice for onychomycosis of the toes?

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Patients are treated with 12 weeks of terbinafine. If the hands are involved, treatment is for 6 weeks.

23
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What is the etiology in acute and chronic paronychia?

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Acute = staphylococcus areus and streptococcus pyogenes. 
Chronic = eczematous process/candida
24
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Differentiate cellulitis vs erysipelas.

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Cellulitis involves the deep dermis and subcutaneous fat and is caused by strep and staph. Erysipelas involves the upper dermis and caused by streptococcus.

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A 5 year old patient was brought in to the clinic for painful vesicles and honey crusted lesions over his lip. What is the initial choice of therapy?

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This is classic for impetigo. First line therapy includes mupirocin.

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What disease process should patients with acanthosis nigricans be screened for?

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This is usually a result of insulin resistance and all patients should be screened for diabetes.

27
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What are the rule of 9s?

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Each leg is 18% BSA
 Each arm is 9% BSA
 Anterior trunk is 18% BSA
Posterior trunk is 18% BSA

Head is 9% BSA

28
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What is the most common site affected in patients with hydradenitis suppurativa?

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The axilla is most commonly affected.

29
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What are risk factors for the development of melasma?

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  1. UV exposure

  2. Hormonal change

  3. Genetics
30
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A patient is presenting with a pressure ulcer. There is full thickness tissue loss without involvement of the bone. What stage is this?

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This is a stage 3 ulcer. Once bone, tendon, or joint involvement occurs, it becomes stage 4.

31
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Chronic urticaria is diagnosed after what time frame?

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After 6 months of symptoms chronic urticaria is diagnosed.

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What is the first line treatment for vitiligo?

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Patients are treated with topical steroids if

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