Introduction to Dermatology

Question 1

3 main layers of the skin

Answer 1

epidermis

dermis

hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)

Question 2

sub cutis tissue

Answer 2

fat store

protection/insulation

Question 3

dermis

Answer 3

collagen and elastin matrix

Question 4

epidermis

Answer 4

outer layer

keratinocytes

Question 5

melanocytes create melanin which gets excreted into

Answer 5

ketatinocutes

Question 6

anagen of the hair cycle

Answer 6

active growing phase

Question 7

catagen of the hair cycle

Answer 7

2-3 week phase

Question 8

tolgen of the hair cycle

Answer 8

resting phase for 4 month

Question 9

what are the main functions of the skin?

Answer 9

thermoregulation

immune system

barrier (protection)

sensation

vitamin D synthesis

Question 10

macule

Answer 10

small, circumscribed area

Question 11

patch

Answer 11

larger circumscribed area

Question 12

papule

Answer 12

small raised area

Question 13

plaque

Answer 13

large raised area

Question 14

bulla

Answer 14

large fluid filled

Question 15

vesicle

Answer 15

small fluid filled

Question 16

pustule

Answer 16

small pus filled

Question 17

erosion is the loss of

Answer 17

epidermis

Question 18

ulcer is the loss of the

Answer 18

epidermis and dermis

Question 19

if a bacterial infection is suspected in dermatology - what test would you do?

Answer 19

charcoal swab

Ask for MCandS

(microscopy, culture, sensitivities)

Question 20

If a viral infection is suspected in dermatology- what test would you do?

Answer 20

viral swab for PCR

swab the vesicle or bulla

Question 21

if fungal infection is suspected in dermatology - what test would you do?

Answer 21

skin scraping

nail clipping

hair sample

fungal culture