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duration of break between courses of topical corticosteroids in patients with psoriasis?

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4 week break

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managenment of mild symptoms of acne rosacea?

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topical metronidazole

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where is venous ulcers most commonly seen?

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above medial malleolus

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first line for hyperhidrosis

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topical aluminium chloride

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commonest skin disorder found in pregnancy?

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polymorphic erruption in pregnanacy (presents as eczematous itchy red rash)

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what is pityriasis versicolor?

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superficial cutaneous fungal infection caused by malassezia furfur

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peri-orbital & nasolabial scaly rash asociated with dandruff … classical hx of

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sehorrhoeic dermatitis

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management of venous ulcers

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compression bandages

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medication known to exacerbate plaque psoriasis

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beta blockers

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what may topical corticosteroids cause in patients with darker skin?

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patchy depigmentation

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red or black lump, oozes/bleeds on sun exposed skin

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nodular melanoma

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autoimmune condition caused by sub-epidermal blistering of the skin
- itchy, tense blisters typically around flexures

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bullous pemphigoid

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skin biopsy findings in bullous pemphigoid

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immunofluroescence shows IgG & C3 at the dermoepidermal junction

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typical herald patch develops and after a few days a more generalised fir-tree rash appears

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pityriasis rosea

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itchy, papular rash most common on the palms, soles, genitalia and flexor surfaces of arms.

rach in polyagonal shape with white lines pattern on the surface

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lichen planus

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all the P characteristics of Lichen planus?

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  • purple
  • pruritic
  • papular
  • polygonal rash on flexor surfaces
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17
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description of lesion of vascular birthmarks?

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port wine stain

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what is the intense pruritus assoc with scabies due to?

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delayed type IV hypersensitivoty reaction to mites/eggs which occurs about 30 days after initial infection

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itchy white spots typically seen on the vulva of elderly women

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lichen sclerosus

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what skin condition is parkinson’s disease associated with?

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seborrhoeic dermatitis

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describe seborrhoeic dermatitis?

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eczematous lesions on the sebum rich areas such as scalp, periorbital and auricular and nasolabial folds

22
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what condition exhibits Koebners phenomenon and what is this?

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this is when lesions are seen at the site of injuries

Molluscum contagiosum

23
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cutaneous signs seen in Tuberous sclerosis (3)

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  • periungal fibroma
  • adenoma sebaceum
  • ash leaf spots
24
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CXR findings in sarcoidosis

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bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy

25
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derm finding in sarcoidosis

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Nodules are almost red/brown & firm, typically on the nose

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what is pyoderma gangrenosum ?

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ulcer with violaceous/purple undermined edges… can be caused by underlying haematological malignancies * inflammatory conditions such as IBD & RA

27
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benign causes of Acathosis nigricans

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  • obesity
  • polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • cushing’s syndrome
  • DM
28
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if a patient presents with a purpuric rash what test should you do?

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urine diptick - to look for haematuria & proteinuria to exclude renal vasculitis

29
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name of flat lesions

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macules

30
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name of: ‘superficial loss of the epidermis which heals without scarring;

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erosions

31
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4 possible causes of erythrodermic eczema

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  • withdrawal of systemic steroids
  • secondary infection with bacteria (Staph or strep) or viruses (HSV or VZV)
  • psychological stress
  • development of contact dermititis
32
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management of actinic keratoses?

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5% 5-fluorouracil cream (efudix)

33
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name 4 features of high risk BCC

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  • Lesions involving the eyelid margins, ear & lip
  • Perineural invasion on histology
  • Recurrent lesion
  • Lesions in immunosuppressed patients
34
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Melanoma risk factors

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  • UV A radiation
  • > 100 melanocytic naevi
  • immunosuppression
  • family hx of melanoma in 1st degree relative
35
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what condition is periungal fibromas found it?

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tuberous sclerosis - mutations in TSC1 & TSC2 gene

36
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what can Pyoderma gangrenosum ulcers be caused by?

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underlying haematological malginancies & inflammatory conditions therefore do a FBC

37
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paraneoplastic presentation of acanthosis nigricans?

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Gastric cancer (therefore investigate with upper Gi endoscopy)

38
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investigation of choice for erythema nodosum and why?

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ASOT titre as a possible underlying cause is strep through infection

39
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causes of erythema nodosum

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inflammatory bowel disease, TB, Sarcoidosis, viral illness, oral contraceptives and NSAIDs

and strep throat infection

40
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medication known to exacerbate plaque psoriasis

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beta blockers

41
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positive Nikolsky’s sign

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epidermis separates with mild lateral pressure

42
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drugs known to induce TEN

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  • phenytoin
  • allopurinol
  • carbmazepine
  • NSAIds
  • penicillins
43
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life threatening condition secondary to drug reaction whereby the skin develops a scalded appearance over an extensive are

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Toxic epidermal necrolysis

44
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describe a verruca/plantar wart

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small painful growth. small, firm, hyperkeratotic growth with tiny overlying black dots

45
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treatment for verrua?

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topical salicylic acid

46
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1st line trx for actinic keratosis

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diclofenac

47
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skin condition associated with coeliac disease?

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dermatitis herpetiformis (caused by deposition fo IgA in the dermis)

48
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mild/moderate and severe/resistant trx to acne rosacea?

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topical metronidazole

oral tetracycline

49
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subtype of eczema characterised by an intensely pruritic rash on palms & soles

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pompholyx eczema

50
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what is impetigo?

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superficial bacterial skin infection caused by staph aureus or stapy pyogenes

51
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management of impetigo

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hydrogen peroxide is systemically unwell

topical fusidic acid

Dermatology RIA (7 decks)

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