Dermatology Exam 2

Question 1

What does herpes simplex appear as

Answer 1

Single or multiple vesicles on lips or mouth

Question 2

The eroded vesicles result in?

Answer 2

Crusted lesion that typically lasts 5-7 days

Question 3

What is genital herpes

Answer 3

Infection of genitals & anorectal area. Spread by sexual contact

Question 4

What do genital herpes look like

Answer 4

Red macules, develop into vesicles then ulcerate, heal in 10 days

Question 5

What is acne vulgaris

Answer 5

Onset of puberty, oil glands become over active and plugged

Question 6

What are the four stages of acne vulgaris

Answer 6

1. Comedones (blackheads)
2. pustules & papules
3. cysts & scarring
4. involving thorax and arms

Question 7

What is the conventional treatment of acne vulgaris?

Answer 7

OTC, topically, oral antibiotics,moral retinoids, benzoyl peroxide

Question 8

What is folliculitis

Answer 8

Infection of hair follicles. Pustules with hair growing from center

Question 9

Conventional treatment for folliculitis

Answer 9

Antibiotic-corticosteroid cream

Question 10

What is erysipelas

Answer 10

Inflamed, expanding, we’ll demarcated, patch. Face & ears.

Question 11

What is cellulitis

Answer 11

Like erysipelas except with no sharp, raised border. Limbs.

Question 12

Conventional treatment for cellulitis

Answer 12

Systemic antibiotics

Question 13

What is Rosacea

Answer 13

Chronic inflammatory disorder- new superficial blood vessels.

Question 14

Who is most likely affected with Rosacea

Answer 14

Middle aged women

Question 15

What is the progression of symptoms with Rosacea

Answer 15

Erythema.. Telangiectasis.. Papules.. Pustule

Question 16

What is the conventional treatment for Rosacea

Answer 16

Tetracycline

Question 17

What is systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 17

An autoimmune disorder affecting young women

Question 18

What are symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 18

Fever, fatigue, weight loss, joint pains, malar rash

Question 19

What is the conventional treatment for lupus

Answer 19

Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants

Question 20

What is acute (bacterial) paronychia

Answer 20

Inflammation of nail fold- red, swollen, painful

Question 21

What is chronic (fungal) paronychia

Answer 21

Common in children who suck their thumb or adults who have hands in water

Question 22

What is the conventional treatment for paronychia

Answer 22

Antibiotics or fungicides

Question 23

What is verrucae vulgaris

Answer 23

Warts- flesh-colored, benign papule, epithelial hyperplasia

Question 24

What is verruca plana

Answer 24

Flat wart- small, slightly raised, tam or flesh-colored

Question 25

What is pompholyx

Answer 25

Eczema that affects hands, sole & sides of fingers. Itchy clusters of small vesicles

Question 26

What do white spots on nails mean

Answer 26

Usually from mild injury

Question 27

What is tinea unguium

Answer 27

Fungal infection of nail plate. Yellow-brownish discoloration. Brittle, bent & thick nails.

Question 28

What are red or brown longitudinal streaks called?

Answer 28

Splinter Hemorrhages

Question 29

Splinter Hemorrhages & pitting is associated with what

Answer 29

Severe psoriasis

Question 30

What is splinter hemorrhaging alone associated with

Answer 30

Endocarditis

Question 31

What’s are spoon nails?

Answer 31

Familial condition- concave nails- trauma or iron deficiency

Question 32

What are Terry nails

Answer 32

Nail is white except for a narrow zone at distal tip- cirrhosis of liver

Question 33

What is Beau’s line?

Answer 33

Transverse, white depression- malnutrition, coronary artery disease, trauma

Question 34

What is Schamroth’s Technique

Answer 34

Placing nails back or back. 160 degree diamond shaped angle

Question 35

What is nail clubbing

Answer 35

Abnormal enlargement of distal phalanges

Question 36

What is nail clubbing associated with

Answer 36

Respiratory & cardiovascular disease

Question 37

What is the common name for herpes simplex 1

Answer 37

Cold sore or fever blister