Skin and Upper Extremity conditions

Question 1

Fever blister.

Answer 1

Herpes simplex 1

Question 2

Infection of the genitals and anorectal area by HSV-2

Answer 2

Genital herpes

Question 3

With the onset of puberty oil glands often become over reactive and then plugged, resulting in various stages

Answer 3

Acne vulgaris

Question 4

Stages of Acne vulgaris

Answer 4

1) Comedones (black heads)
2) Pustules and papules (pimples)
3) Cysts and scarring
4) Involvement of throax and arms

Question 5

Infection of the hair follicles, which appear as pustules with hair growing from the center

Answer 5

Folliculitis

Question 6

An inflamed, expanding, will demarcated, patch usually secondary to a pre-existing skin infection or wound. Form of cellulitis

Answer 6

Erysipelas

Question 7

Has the same features as erysipelas. Lacks the sharp, raised borders that erysipelas. Affects the limbs

Answer 7

Cellulitis

Question 8

A chronic inflammatory disorder resulting in new superficial blood vessels mostly affecting middle aged women

Answer 8

Rosacea

Question 9

Soft tissue hypertrophy of the nose in males secondary to Rosacea

Answer 9

Rhinophyma

Question 10

An autoimmune disorder more common in young women. Malar butterfly rash

Answer 10

SLE

Question 11

Inflammation of the nail fold

Answer 11

Paronychia

Question 12

Flesh colored benign papule created by epithelial hyperplasia by HPV

Answer 12

Verrucae vulgaris

Question 13

Small, slightly raised, tan or flesh colored wart

Answer 13

Verruca plana

Question 14

An eczema that affects hands, sole and sides of the fingers

Answer 14

Pompholyx

Question 15

Normal variation of the aging process of the nail bed

Answer 15

Vertical ridges

Question 16

Bluing of the nail bed. Secondary to cardiopulmonary conditions

Answer 16

Cyanosis

Question 17

White spots of the nail bed are usually due to :

Answer 17

Mild injury

Question 18

Fungal infection of the nail plate

Answer 18

Tinea unguium

Question 19

Red or brown longitudinal streaks of the nail bed (_____________) and ________ may occur in severe psoriasis

Answer 19

Splinter hemorrhages

Pitting

Question 20

Nail bed problem associated endocarditis

Answer 20

Splinter hemorrhages

Question 21

Usually a familial condition causing thin concave nails, but may occur with trauma of IDA

Answer 21

Spoon nail

Question 22

The nail is white except for a narrow zone at the distal tip

Answer 22

Terry nails

Question 23

Transverse, white depressions in the nail associated with acute severe illnesses

Answer 23

Beau’s lines

Question 24

Causes the diamond to disappear die to abnormal enlargment of the distal phalanges

Answer 24

Nail clubbing

Question 25

Associated with a variety of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases

Answer 25

Clubbing

Question 26

Harmless condition caused by yeast. Produces a chemical which diffuses down and impairs the function of the pigment cells

Answer 26

Tinea versicolor