Skin Definitions

Question 1

Nodule Vs Papule?

Answer 1

Bumps
Nodule > 1cm
Papule < 1cm

Question 2

Extensor surfaces of limbs?

Answer 2

Surface which directs extension
- Front of knee, side of elbow/forearm.

Question 3

Dermatosis Vs Dermatitis?

Answer 3

Dermatosis:- disease of skin (not associated with inflammation)

Dermatitis:- inflammation of skin

Question 4

Pustules Vs Papules

Answer 4

Pustules:- small bumps with white or yellow pus.

Papules: small solid bums <1cm

Question 5

Rosacea presenation?

Answer 5

red face
pustules
telangesia
swelling (lymphedema) cheecks + under eyes

Question 6

Rosacea complications?

Answer 6

Ocular:
conjunctivis, blephritis

Nose: bullous (blisters) - Rhinophyma

Question 7

Livedo reticularis?

Answer 7

Cold environment –> marble pattern skin.
Rewarm, otherwise ?SLE

Question 8

Chilblains - Cause?

Answer 8

Cold

Question 9

Chilblaine Rx?

Answer 9

Re-warm

Rx: nefidipine

Question 10

Chilblanes p/w:

Answer 10

Painful purple swelling finger, toes, ears

Question 11

Macule?

Answer 11

Flat distinct discolouration of skin

Question 12

maculopapular ?

Answer 12

Mixture of macules (flat distinct rash) + papules (small <1cm bumps), rash