photoderm and porphryas Flashcards
1
Q
what does SPT (skin phototype scale) measure?
A
I to IV (sometimes V and VI are added) how much they tan/ burn
Skin phototype I burns the most and IV tans the most
2
Q
which site involvement is a clue to cutaneous photosensitivity?
A
retroauricular
3
Q
what are the two steps for diagnosing porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)?
A
1) diagnosis of PCT
2) diagnosis of the cause (s) of PCT