formative quiz Flashcards
which skin cells are responsible for immediate type hypersensitivity reaction of the skin?
mast cells
which type of skin cells are responsible for delayed (type 4) hypersensitivity Reaction of the skin?
T cells
name of a small, superficial, circumscribed elevation of the skin, less than 5cm, that contains serous fluid?
vesicle
acute urticaria is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction?
type 1
all of the following can be used in the treatment of atopic eczema except?
antihistamine
topical steroids
emollients
anti fungal
anti fungal cream
impetigo is a skin infection caused by which microbe?
gram +ve
list 4 factors for skin cancer?
UV radiation
FH of skin cancer
fair skin (type I and II)
previous history os skin cancer
what is the cell of origin in squamous cell carcinoma?
keratinocytes
actinic keratosis cannot be treated by
curettage
topical steroid
cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)
topical imiquimod
topical steroids
acne vulgaris is a common skin condition which is characterised by?
comedones and pustules
what unit of measurement can be used for topical medicines?
fingertip unit
name 3 main types of skin cancer?
melanoma
SCC
BCC
name a well circumscribed, raised, superficial, solid lesion, greater than 1cm in diameter?
plaque
4 patterns of psoriasis? PICTURES
plaque
pustular
guttae
erythrodermic
CASE:
56yrs, M, presents with multiple, well-defined, warty and greasy papules with a “stuck-on” appearance on his back.
most likely diagnosis?
sebbhorrheic keratosis
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?
atopic dermatitis
what are 3 types of medications that can be applied topically?
corticosteroid
antibiotic
antiviral
which of these is NOT a side effect of topical steroids?
glaucoma skin atrophy hirsutism hypotension telangiectasia
hypotension
3 functions of the skin?
thermoregulation
interpersonal communication
barrier function
PICTURE -
what is diagnosis?
acne
PICTURE -
what is diagnosis?
eczema
PICTURE -
what is diagnosis?
melanoma
PICTURE -
what is diagnosis?
melanoma
PICTURE -
what is diagnosis?
scabies - check webbings of fingers
