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1
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which skin cells are responsible for immediate type hypersensitivity reaction of the skin?

A

mast cells

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which type of skin cells are responsible for delayed (type 4) hypersensitivity Reaction of the skin?

A

T cells

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3
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name of a small, superficial, circumscribed elevation of the skin, less than 5cm, that contains serous fluid?

A

vesicle

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4
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acute urticaria is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction?

A

type 1

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5
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all of the following can be used in the treatment of atopic eczema except?

antihistamine
topical steroids
emollients
anti fungal

A

anti fungal cream

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6
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impetigo is a skin infection caused by which microbe?

A

gram +ve

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7
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list 4 factors for skin cancer?

A

UV radiation
FH of skin cancer
fair skin (type I and II)
previous history os skin cancer

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8
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what is the cell of origin in squamous cell carcinoma?

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keratinocytes

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9
Q

actinic keratosis cannot be treated by

curettage
topical steroid
cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)
topical imiquimod

A

topical steroids

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10
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acne vulgaris is a common skin condition which is characterised by?

A

comedones and pustules

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11
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what unit of measurement can be used for topical medicines?

A

fingertip unit

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12
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name 3 main types of skin cancer?

A

melanoma
SCC
BCC

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13
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name a well circumscribed, raised, superficial, solid lesion, greater than 1cm in diameter?

A

plaque

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14
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4 patterns of psoriasis? PICTURES

A

plaque
pustular
guttae
erythrodermic

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CASE:

56yrs, M, presents with multiple, well-defined, warty and greasy papules with a “stuck-on” appearance on his back.

most likely diagnosis?

A

sebbhorrheic keratosis

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CASE:

19, F, presents with dry, excoriated patches on her face, back, forearms, cubital and popliteal fossae, her mother and sister have the same problem.

most likely diagnosis?

A

atopic dermatitis

17
Q

what are 3 types of medications that can be applied topically?

A

corticosteroid
antibiotic
antiviral

18
Q

which of these is NOT a side effect of topical steroids?

glaucoma
skin atrophy 
hirsutism
hypotension
telangiectasia
A

hypotension

19
Q

3 functions of the skin?

A

thermoregulation
interpersonal communication
barrier function

20
Q

PICTURE -

what is diagnosis?

A

acne

21
Q

PICTURE -

what is diagnosis?

A

eczema

22
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PICTURE -

what is diagnosis?

A

melanoma

23
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PICTURE -

what is diagnosis?

A

melanoma

24
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PICTURE -

what is diagnosis?

A

scabies - check webbings of fingers

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