Dermatology (Diseases)

Question 1

Erythema

Answer 1

Skin
Pink/Red/Purple

Question 2

Pigmentary Changes

Answer 2

Skin
Hyper/Hypo Pigmentation

Question 3

Pallor

Answer 3

Skin
Ashen Grey / Yellow

Question 4

Cyanosis

Answer 4

Skin
Bluish tint / Greyish tint

Question 5

Melanonychia

Answer 5

Nail
Thin, very light black line that runs vertically on

Question 6

Sunburn
- Management?

Answer 6

Sun Damaged:
Inflammatory process in response to UV radiation

• Cool Compress
• Cover up to avoid further exposure

Question 7

Pigmentary Changes

Answer 7

Sun Damaged:

Age spots
Irregular areas on skin that range from light yellow to dark brown (Freckles)

Question 7

Photoaging

Answer 7

Sun Damaged:

• Rough, dull skin, yellow and leathery
• From constant exposure to UVA and UVB

Question 8

Melasma

Answer 8

Sun Damage:
- Pigmentary Conditions

Sunscreen and Zinc, titanium, iron oxide to block visible light

Question 9

Phototoxic Reactions

Answer 9

Antimicrobials
- Tetracycline, Sulfonamide
NSAIDs
- Ibuprofen, Diclofenac
Retinoids
- Tretinoin, Tazarotene
Diuretic
- Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide
Psychedelics
- Chlorpromazine, Alprazolam

Question 10

Actinic Keratosis

Answer 10

Sun Induced Lesion
- May bleed or erode over time and develop ulcerations
–> Squamous Cell Carcinoma
–> Basal Cell Carcinoma
They do not heal

Refer if they do not heal, crust, evolve

Question 11

Melanoma

Answer 11

Skin Cancer