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Introduction to Dermatology Flashcards

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What are some examples of adnexal structures?

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Hair
Nails
Glands
Sensory structures

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What are the 5 layers of the skin?

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Stratum basale 
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum 
Stratum lucidum 
Stratum corneum
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What are the functions of the skin?

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Thermoregulation (insulation, heat transfer)
Skin immune system
Barrier protection (mechanical, chemical, uv, keeps in water)
Sensation (temp, pain, touch)
Vitamin D synthesis
Interpersonal communication

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Why is skin disease important?

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Disfigurement (acne scars) 
Disability 
Discomfort (itch) 
Depression 
Death
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What are the external causes of skin disease?

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Temperature 
Ultraviolet light 
Chemical 
Infection 
Trauma
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What are the internal causes of skin disease?

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Systemic disease 
Autoimmune 
Genetics 
Drugs 
Infection
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What is a macule?

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Small circumscribed and flat lesion

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What is a patch?

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Large circumscribed and flat lesion

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What is a papule?

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Small raised area

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What is a plaque?

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Large raised area

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What is a vesicle?

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Small fluid filled area

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What is a bulla?

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Large fluid filled area

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What is a pustule?

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Small pus filled area

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What is an abscess?

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Large pus filled area

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What is an erosion?

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Loss of epidermis, heal well without scarring

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What is an ulcer?

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Lossof epidermis and dermis, heal with scarring

17
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What are petechiae?

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Small haemorrhages under the skin

18
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What are purpura?

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Larger haemorrhages under the skin

19
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What is acanthosis nigricans associated with?

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Insulin resistance
Obesity
Malignancy

20
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What is eruptive xanthoma associated with?

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Hyperlipidaemia

21
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What is myxoedema?

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Deposition of mucin in the skin

22
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What should be done if a bacterial infection is suspected?

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Charcoal swab, send for microscopy, culture and sensitivities

23
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What should be done if a viral infection is suspected?

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Viral swab for PCR

Throat swab for systemic illness

24
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What should be done if a fungal infection is suspected?

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Skin scraping
Nail clipping
Hair sample
Fungal cultures

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