Pigmented Lesions Flashcards
define ABCDE of skin exams
- A: asymmetry
- B: border
- C: color
- D: diameter
- E: evolving
what is the ugly duckling sign?
a lesion that stands out compared to other lesions on the pt’s skin
when to consider biopsy?
- pigmentary changes
- changes in border or diameter of lesion
- bleeding or itching in the lesion
- a new lesion in pt over 50 y/o
- ugly duckling sign
what to do prior to biopsy?
- take a photo of the lesion
- record landmarks
how much of the lesion should be biopsied?
the entire lesion, unless extremely large in size
Lentigo
common names for lentigo?
freckles, sun spots, age spots
Lentigo
what is lentigo?
color, distribution, where, characteristics
benign, solitary or multiple, uniform, brown macules and patches that are typically found in sun exposed areas of the body
Lentigo
what causes lentigo
UV damage
Lentigo
treatment for lentigo
- no treatment
- sun avoidance in use of sunscreen to minimize appearance
Melasma/Chaloasma
clinical manifestation
characterized by patchy light to dark brown hyperpigmentation of the face
Melasma/Chaloasma
who does this typically affect?
women, hereditary
Melasma/Chaloasma
what causes worsening of hyperpigmentation?
exposure to UV light
Melasma/Chaloasma
associated with?
risk factor
- hormonal changes (OCP, hormone replacement therapies)
- can be idiopathic
Melasma/Chaloasma
tx
- strict sun avoidance
- hydroquinone 4% cream (QD/BID, 1 mo)
Melasma/Chaloasma
when should hydroquinone use be reserved for?
fall/winter months
Acanthosis Nigricans
Clinical Manifestations
- velvets
- hyperpigmented plaques on intertriginous areas (neck/axillary)
Acanthosis Nigricans
associated with what?
- insulin resistance (DM, metabolic syndromes, PCOS)
Acanthosis Nigricans
labs to order if pt has this?
- fasting insulin
- fasting glucose
Acanthosis Nigricans
tx
strict control of blood sugar to minimize sx
Seborrheic Keratosis
clinical manifestations
6 things
- well demarcated
- round/oval
- velvety, warty lesions
- greasy or stuck appearance
- variety of colors
- can be scaly