PMP2 Midterm Flashcards
What are the layers of the dermis?
outer papillary layer, deeper reticular layer
Development of new skin lesions or the worsening of existing ones in response to trauma or injury to the skin
koebner reaction
This skin lesion is typically described as fine, white, lace-like lines or dots that appear on the surface of affected skin areas
wickham’s striae
This skin lesion is described as a periungual extension of brown-black pigmentation from longitudinal melanonychia onto the proximal and lateral nail folds
Hutchinson’s sign
This nail lesion may be indicative of subungual melanoma.
Hutchinson’s sign
A clinical test for the diagnosis of glomus tumours.
Hildreth’s test
Which virus causes warts?
HPV
What is the most common treatment for warts?
acid, blistering agents, cryotherapy, burning, laser
What is this pathology, and how is it formed?
koilonychia; iron deficiency anemia
What is this pathology, and how is it formed?
habit tic deformity; habitual external trauma to the nail matrix
What is this pathology, and how is it formed?
Mee’s lines; arsenic poisoning, renal failure, chemotherapy
What is this pathology, and how is it formed?
onychomadesis; chemotherapy
What are the top 3 testing options for onychomycosis?
KOH, PAS, culture
What is the most effective treatment option for onychomycosis?
Oral medication, like Terbinafine (Lamisil)
What is the medical term for nail cuticle?
eponychium