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Irene Gold NBCE II & III > Dermatology > Flashcards

Dermatology Flashcards

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macule

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  • -small lesion <0.5cm
  • -flat
    ex: freckle
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papule

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  • -small raised lesion <0.5cm

- -associated w/ measles & syphilis (solid)

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vesicle

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  • -a small raised <0.5cm
  • -serous fluid
  • -assoc w/ herpes & chicken pox
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pustule

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  • -small lesion <0.5cm
  • -filled w/ puss
  • -assoc w/ staph infectin d/t furuncle
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nodule

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  • -hard raised lesions

- -Large: >0.5cm

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Bulla

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  • -fluid filled lesion

- -large: >0.5cm in size associated w/ phemphigus

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Leukoplakia

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  • -a precancerous lesion seen on mucus membranes

- -assoc w/ tabacco use

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Acne Rosacea

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  • -face, nose, checks

- -exacerbated by sunlight, caffeine, alcohol

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Acne Vulgaris

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  • -condition of sebaceous gland

- -characterized by comedones and pus filled cysts

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Actinic Lentigo

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  • -sun /liver spot

- -MC benign sun-induced lesion

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Aphthous Stomatitis

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–pitted erythematous lesion or ulcer in the mouth

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Carbuncle

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  • -we call it a carload of furuncles

- -same organism & lesion location as a furuncle

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Epidermal Cyst

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–non-tender epidermal cyst that filled with sebum

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Erythema nodosum

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  • -skin rxn
  • -assoc w/ strep
  • -characterized by bilateral, red, tender nodules
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Erysipelas

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  • -organism is beta hemolytic strep
  • -presents as a red fiery
  • -advancing lesion on skin
  • -patient will have fever & an elevated ASO titer
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fungal/ mycotic infection

–Dx via:

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tine

–wood’s lamp

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tinea corpus

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body

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tinea pedis

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athlete’s foot

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tinea ungunum

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nails

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tinea capitus

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scalp

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tinea cruris

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jock itch

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tinea barbae

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beard

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tinea versicolor

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  • -multiple hypo pigmented

- -asymp lesions vary in color from white to brown

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furuncle

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a staph infected hair follicle that presents as a painful nodule

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herpes simplex

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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
(Tzank test: herpes skin test)

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herpes zoster AKA shingles

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  • -found in the dorsal root ganglion

- -vesicular lesions that follow the course of a dermatome

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Ichthyosis AKA fish skin

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–increased keratinization = non-inflammatory skin lesion

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impetigo

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  • -organism maybe staph or strep

- -crusty lesion @ corners of the mouth on hands in kids

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keloid

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–dense, sharply elevated , progressive enlarging scar w/ collagenous hyperplasia seen in african-americans, latinos, and asians

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Lichenification

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–rough & thick skin d/t constant scratching of a pruritic; chronic dermatitis

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Lichen Planus

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  • -inflammatory pruritic disease

- -characterized by papule w/ shiny, fine inconspicuous SCALES and whitish lines or puncta

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Nummular Eczuma

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  • -discrete coin shaped

- -ring or annular lesion that coalesce to form patches which ooze and crust over

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paronychia

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  • -tender bacterial or fungal hand/foot infection

- -where the nail & skin meet at the side

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pediculosis

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--caused by lice
Lesion sites: 
--pubic: pubis
--body: corporis
--head: capitus
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pemphigus vulgaris

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

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pityriasis rosea

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  • -caused by a virus

- -exhibits a characteristic oval/round lesion called a HERALD PATCH

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Psoriasis

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silver scales on extensor surfaces of knees & elbows

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scabies

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transmissible (whirlpool) infection caused by mites & characterized by group vesicles & superficial lines furrow in the groin

Irene Gold NBCE II & III (2 decks)

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