Dermatology Flashcards
macule
a small patch of skin that is altered in colour but is not elevated.
patch
a large area of colour change, with a smooth surface.
papule
elevated, solid, palpable lesion that is ≤ 1 cm in diameter. They may be solitary or multiple
plaque
An elevated area of skin 2 cm. or more in diameter. It may be formed by a coalescence of papules or nodules. The surface area is greater than its height.
ABCDE warning signs of skin cancer
Asymmetry Boarders irregular Color Diameter greater than 6mm Every sore that does not heal, or bleeds easily
Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) is found on which parts of the body usually?
dorsal forearms, face, ears, and bald scalps
Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) description
ill defined pinkish scaling papule to patch
what types of people are at risk for Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)?
fair skin and construction workers
what can Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) turn into?
situ squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) treatment
cryotherapy, topical exfoliation with Retin A Micro or Effudex, chemical peal
Most common cancer in humans?
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) treatment
cryotherapy, ED&C, Mohs microsurgery, wide excision for larger lesions
cryotherapy
freeze, thaw, two cycles
ED&C
electrodessication and curettage
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can metastasize where?
to local lymph nodes and other organs
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) treatment
wide excision
Lentigo Maligna begins as what?
a lentigo (sun spot) and spreads over years
Lentigo Maligna description
darker colored papules developed with the lesion
Does melanoma spread slow or fast?
fast
How is melanoma treated?
wide excision and possible sentinel node biopsy
Extramammary Padgets Disease is most commonly found in which people?
elderly
Extramammary Padgets Disease treatment
excision, often use Mohs and allow to heal by secondary intent
Mohs surgery
thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains.
A rare adenocarcinoma
Extramammary Padgets Disease
Bowen’s Disease is what kind of cancer in situ?
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
Bowen’s Disease often stimulates what?
inflammatory dermatitis
Bowen’s Disease usually effects which location on the body
any location including mucous membranes
Seborrheic Keratosis, Keloids, Skin tags, Dermatofibroma, Lipoma and Epidermal cysts are all what?
benign
Tinea Capitis (what is it and give description)
fungal infection of scalp
Red papules surrounded by short broken hairs, patchy baldness
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fungal infection of foot