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Dermatology Flashcards

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macule

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a small patch of skin that is altered in colour but is not elevated.

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patch

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a large area of colour change, with a smooth surface.

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papule

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elevated, solid, palpable lesion that is ≤ 1 cm in diameter. They may be solitary or multiple

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plaque

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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.

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ABCDE warning signs of skin cancer

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Asymmetry
Boarders irregular
Color
Diameter greater than 6mm
Every sore that does not heal, or bleeds easily
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Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) is found on which parts of the body usually?

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dorsal forearms, face, ears, and bald scalps

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Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) description

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ill defined pinkish scaling papule to patch

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what types of people are at risk for Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)?

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fair skin and construction workers

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what can Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) turn into?

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situ squamous cell carcinoma

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Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis) treatment

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cryotherapy, topical exfoliation with Retin A Micro or Effudex, chemical peal

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Most common cancer in humans?

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) treatment

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cryotherapy, ED&C, Mohs microsurgery, wide excision for larger lesions

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cryotherapy

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freeze, thaw, two cycles

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ED&C

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electrodessication and curettage

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can metastasize where?

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to local lymph nodes and other organs

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) treatment

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wide excision

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Lentigo Maligna begins as what?

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a lentigo (sun spot) and spreads over years

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Lentigo Maligna description

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darker colored papules developed with the lesion

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Does melanoma spread slow or fast?

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fast

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How is melanoma treated?

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wide excision and possible sentinel node biopsy

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Extramammary Padgets Disease is most commonly found in which people?

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elderly

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Extramammary Padgets Disease treatment

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excision, often use Mohs and allow to heal by secondary intent

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Mohs surgery

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thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains.

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A rare adenocarcinoma

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Extramammary Padgets Disease

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Bowen’s Disease is what kind of cancer in situ?

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

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Bowen’s Disease often stimulates what?

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inflammatory dermatitis

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Bowen’s Disease usually effects which location on the body

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any location including mucous membranes

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Seborrheic Keratosis, Keloids, Skin tags, Dermatofibroma, Lipoma and Epidermal cysts are all what?

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benign

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Tinea Capitis (what is it and give description)

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fungal infection of scalp

Red papules surrounded by short broken hairs, patchy baldness

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TInea Pedia

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fungal infection of foot

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Onychomycosis

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fungal infection of toenail

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Tinea corporis

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ringworm on the body

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Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)

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fungus infection on the body that can cause hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation

34
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Penlac

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nail polish that can treat fungal infefctions

35
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Nizoral

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anti dandruff shampoo, comes in cream and orally

36
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what age group usually gets Pityrosporum Folliculitis?

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young to middle aged

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Pityrosporum Folliculitis (Malassezia furfur)

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yeast infection of a follicle

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Pityrosporum Folliculitis (Malassezia furfur) description

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Pruritic, follicular, papulopustular

39
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Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) treatment

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Nizoral cream, shampoo or oral

40
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Pityrosporum Folliculitis (Malassezia furfur) treatment

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Nizoral cream, shampoo or oral

extreme cases add an oral antifungal

41
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Intertrigo

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inflammatory reaction usually to candida

42
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Intertrigo is usually found on which types of people?

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Diabetics and Obese people

43
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Intertrigo treatment

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correct causative factors by use of (air conditioners, hair dryer after bathing, absorbent powders, cotton undergarments)

Topical steroids and antifungal agents if severe

44
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Perleche (what is it and what can cause it)

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sores or crusts at the corners of mouth, not contagious, cause could be vitamin deficiency

45
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One hand two foot syndrome also known as

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Tinea Pedis

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Tinea Pedis treatment

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vinegar soaks and topical regularly

Terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin

47
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Topical antifungals are not effective for which problems

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Tinea Capitis and nails

48
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What kind of fungus is Tinea Capitis

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t tonsurans

49
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Tinea Capitis usually occurs around which age group? who gets it more, male or female?

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8-10 years old
Pre-pubertal boys>girls
Post-pubertal girls> boys

50
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Tinea Capitis will have lymphadenopathy or no?

51
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what test should you do with Tinea Capitis?

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culture of skin and hair shafts

52
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Cradle cap treatment

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topical olive oil once or twice a day
low potency topical corticosteroid for severe cases
Refer to Derm

53
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Tinea Capitis treatment

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Terbinafine topical for 4-8 weeks
oral available
Griseofulvin oral for 6-8 weeks

54
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Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis)

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fungal infection of nail

55
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paronychia

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infection of tissue folds around nail

56
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Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis) treatment for toenails

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Terbinafine for 12 weeks
Itraconazole for 4 months
Flucanazole (see specialist)

57
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Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis) treatment for fingernails

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Terbinafine for 6 weeks
Itraconazole for 4 months
Flucanazole (see specialist)

58
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Salicyclic acid and benzoyl peroxide is found in OTC treatments for which problem?

59
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Tretinoin

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first line treatment for acne (Retinoid)

60
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can pregnant people have retinoids for acne?

61
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Azelaic acid

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second line treatment for acne (Retinoid) if patient cant tolerate Tretinoin

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Adapalene and Tazarotene

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Retinoid treatment for acne

63
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Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Dapsone

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topical antibiotics for acne

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Topical antibiotic adverse effects for acne

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oiliness/peeling, dryness, burning, erythema

65
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Oral antibiotics for Acne treatment

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first line: Tetracycline, Doxy, Minocycline

second line: Erythromycin, Bactrim

66
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Tetracycline, Doxy, Minocycline are used for what and what is a side effect

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first line oral antibiotics for acne treatment

ALL INCREASE SUN SENSITIVITY

67
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Erythromycin, Bactrim are used for what and what is a side effect

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second line oral antibiotics for acne treatment

ROUGH ON GI SYSTEM

68
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Drospirenone (Yaz) and Norgestimate (Cyclen, Tri-cyclen) are used for what?

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acne treatment

69
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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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scaly skin seen around scalp

70
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Seborrheic Dermatitis treatment

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topical antifungals, shampoos

71
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Ketaconazole cream, Bifonazole cream, Cicopirox shampoo are used for?

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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What do we do for hyperpigmentation?

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first r/o melanoma then send to derm where they can do skin bleaching

73
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what must a patient do if they are using topical bleaching agents for hyperpigmentation?

74
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Impetigo

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honey colored crusted lesions on erythematous skin

75
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Mupirocin (bactroban), Altabax topical is used for which problem?

76
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How do you treat Bacterial Folliculitis?

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same treatment as acne

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