Papulosquamous Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Macule and patch lesions are…
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flat
2
Q
Papule and plaque lesions are…
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raised
3
Q
What is a papulosquamous lesion?
A
Well-defined papules or plaques with scales
4
Q
If papules and plaques are poorly defined, we are likely dealing with…
A
eczema (not papulosquamous)
5
Q
What are the 2 key steps in identifying papulosquamous lesions (determining the morphology)?
A
Step 1: Identify papules/plaques with scales
Step 2: Identify well-defined papules/plaques
6
Q
Name 3 important papulosquamous disorders
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- Psoriasis
- Lichen planus
- Pityriasis rosea
7
Q
Psoriasis etiology
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Environmentally triggered in genetically predisposed
8
Q
6 Ps of lichen planus
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- Purple
- Pruritic
- Polygonal
- Peripheral
- Papules
- Plane (flat-topped)
8
Q
Psoriasis exacerbating factors
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