EXTRA

Question 1

erythroderma

Answer 1

when 95% of the skin is involved in a rash of any kind

Question 2

hereditary haemorrhage telangiectasia

Answer 2

autosomal recessive condition that causes recurring
epistaxis

telangiectasia is present on the nose, mucosa or GI tract

family history

Question 3

molluscum contagiosum

Answer 3

small, pearly elevated pastules with a central umbillication

self-limiting

Question 4

Pityriaisis rosa

Answer 4

rash that comes after a viral illness
large rash comes first then a generalised rash follows

self-limiting

Question 5

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Answer 5

proliferation of a fungus causing dermatitis

nasalabia, post-auricular and scalp common locations
greasy scales on top of erythematous rash

associated with HIV, Parkinsons

management:
ketoconazole

Question 6

lipoma

Answer 6

being tumour of adipocytes

smooth, painless, mobile lump

management:
observation

do USS:
>5cm
pain
deep anatomical location

Question 7

pityriasis versicolour

Answer 7

fungal infection

patches of different pigmentation
more prominent after sun tan

management:
antifungal

Question 8

erythema ab igne

Answer 8

exposure to infrared radiation causing a weird rash

self-limiting `

Question 9

acanthosis nigricans

Answer 9

brown velvety plaques found in groin axilla neck

causes:
T2DM`

Question 10

keloid scars

Answer 10

tumour like lesions developing from scars

commonly on sternum

management:
steroids
excision

Question 11

lichen planus

Answer 11

itchy papular rash common on palms, soles flexors
white lines can be seen on it
nail changes

management:
steroids