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Dermatology Flashcards

1
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why should actinic keratosis be treated?

A

It may progress to squamous cell carcinoma.

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2
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What is first line treatment for rosacea?

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Metronidazole, tetracycline is probably a close second.

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3
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Where are 90% of basal cell lesions found on the body?

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On the head and neck

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4
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Purple, pruritic, polygonal, papule on physical exam should make you think of what diagnosis?

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lichen planus

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5
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What are the ABCs of melanoma?

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Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, elevation/irregularity, evolving.

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6
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A positive auspitz sign should make you think of what diagnosis?

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Psoriasis

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7
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What is the key indicator for the prognosis of melanoma?

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thickness of the lesion

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8
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What is the treatment for melanoma?

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wide local excision

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9
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A waxy stuck on appearance should make you think of what diagnosis?

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seborrheic keratosis

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10
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A five year old presents in January with a red itchy rash behind his knees and on the flexor surfaces of the elbows. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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atopic dermatitis

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11
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The term satellite lesion should make you think of what diagnosis?

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candida diaper rash

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12
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Coin shaped plaques should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

nummular eczema

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13
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A thirty year old female presents with pustules on
her face that spare the vermilion border. In her history she has been using topical steroids. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

perioral dermatitis

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14
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A patient presents with flaky skin in the nasolabial folds and in her hair. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

seborrheic dermatitis

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15
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how do you treat a stasis dermatitis

A

compression stockings

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16
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tapioca blisters should make you think of what diagnosis?

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dyshidrosis - these are usually on the hands and feet

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17
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how do you treat dyshydrosis?

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topical steroids

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18
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giant cells on a Tzanck smear make you think of what diagnosis?

A

herpes simplex virus

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19
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how do you treat lichen simplex chronicus?

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get the patient to stop scratching it

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20
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A herald patch should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

pityriasis rosea

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21
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How do you treat pityriasis rosea?

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reassurance

22
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A patient with a history of herpes now presents with a target lesion. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

erythema multiforme

23
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Rhinophyma should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

acne rosacea

24
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Silvery scales should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Psoriasis

25
Q

Tear drop lesion after a course of strep throat should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Guttate psoriasis

26
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Are lesions form psoriasis typically found on flexor or extensor surfaces?

A

extensor

27
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What is the first line treatment for tine corporis?

A

toical azoles

28
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what are the two most common organisms responsible for cellulitis?

A

strep and staph

29
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pitting nails are associated with what dermatologic disorder?

A

psoriasis

30
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nummular eczema is most like what other dermatological disorder?

A

atopic dermatitis

31
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Honey colored crusts should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

impetigo

32
Q

what two herpes viruses are most responsible for condyloma accuminata?

A

HSV 6 and 11

33
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A double comedone is indicative of what diagnosis?

A

hidradenitis suppurtiva

34
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What is the best treatment for molluscum contagiosum?

A

It is self limiting, but can be removed if patient really wants it.

35
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What is the treatment for seborrheic keratosis?

A

It is benign so there is no need to treat it. Lesions may be removed if unsightly.

36
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Hyperpigmented velvety plaques should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Acanthosis Nigricans

37
Q

Melasma is most often found in what patient population?

A

Women of childbearing age

38
Q

Extremely pruritic lesions with burrows in runs should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Scabies

39
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What is the first step in treating atopic dermatitis?

A

Behavioral modifications - reduce bathing, only use soap on face and genitals, use natural breathable fabrics.

40
Q

What is the treatment for a bad brown recluse spider bite?

A

Debridement, the venom causes tissue necrosis

41
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Salmon colored scales should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Psoriasis

42
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Depigmented patches of skin should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Vitiligo

43
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Spaghetti and meatballs on KOH prep should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Tinea versicolor

44
Q

What dermatologic finding is associated with insulin insensitivity?

A

Acanthosis nigricans

45
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A slowly growing nodule with a central depression and a pearly border should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

Basal cell carcinoma

46
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What dermatologic finding is associated with asthma?

A

Atopic dermatitis

47
Q

A christmas tree pattern

A

Pityriasis rosea

48
Q

Oval patches of hair loss should make you think of what diagnosis?

A

alopecia areata

49
Q

what is the first line treatment for genital warts?

A

Imiquimod (aldara)

50
Q

Pearly dome shaped lesion with a central umbilication

A

mulluscum contagiousum

51
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Best test for scabies?

A

microscopic exam under oil immersion

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