Derm Flashcards

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ectoderm grows into

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skin and nerves

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average weight of skin

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4kg

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this skin layer protects a fetus from maceration

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periderm

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desquamated cells of periderm form part of this white greasy substance

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vernix caseosa

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purpose of vernix caseosa

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protection of fetus from maceration in all those juices

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at 10 weeks, a fetus has

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fingernails and toenails on fingers and toes (respectively)

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at 11 weeks, a fetus’ skin develops

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melanoblasts, collagen and elastin

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at 12 weeks, a fetus’ melanocytes. . .

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migrate to hair buds

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by the end of the first trimester

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the majority of vascular organization is established

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by 17 weeks, a fetus’

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epidermal ridges (fingerprints and such) are permanently established

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by 20 weeks, a fetus’ skin has developed

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sweat glands

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lanugo hairs

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help hold vernix caseosa on fetal skin

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vellus hairs

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coarser than, and replace lanugo hairs

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at puberty, axillary and pubic regions. . .

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coarse terminal hairs

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at 21 weeks

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replacement of periderm stops, giving rise to stratum corneum

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at 23 to 28 weeks

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neural crest cells migrate into mesenchyme and differentiate into melanoblasts

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4 components of skin

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Epidermis
Dermis
Skin Appendages
Subcutaneous Fat

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list layers of epidermis from deepest to surface

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Stratum Basale
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Corneum

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Purpose of Stratum Basale

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Cell division and differentiation

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Keratinocyte AKA

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Corneocytes

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The stratum ________ is a barrier for entry

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corneum

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21
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Time from basal layer to granular layer

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2 weeks

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Time from granular layer to desquamation

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2 weeks

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cells divide in

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basal layer

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4 types of cells in epidermis
Keratinocytes Melanocytes Langerhans cells Merkel cells
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Stratum Corneum AKA
Horny Layer
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Stratum Granulosum AKA
Granular Layer
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Stratum Spinosum AKA
prickle cell layer
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Stratum Basale AKA
Basal Cell Layer
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Diseases from keratinocytes
squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas
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Melanocytes gone bad
melanoma
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langerhans cells serve in
immunity
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Merkel cells are ______ for _______
Merkel cells are transducers for fine touch
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3 layers of basement membrane
Lamina Lucida Basal Lamina Anchoring Fibrils
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too much friction on basement membrane causes
blisters
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Dermis contains
Collagen Elastin Extra fibrillar matrix
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skin appendages
``` eccrine sweat glands Aprocrine sweat glands hair follicles sebaceous glands nails ```
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eccerine sweat glands
coiled tubule deep in dermis, like little kidneys, go from isotonic to hypotonic due to ductal reabsorption
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apocrine sweat glands, define and where?
make you stink, pheromones, useless-ish, only in the danger zones
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where are there no hair follicles
palms and soles, and some parts of my junk
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Anagen phase of hair growth
growth phase
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Rate during anagen phase
1 cm per month
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% of scalp hairs in anagen
80-90
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catagen phase of hair growth
resting phase
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catagen phase lasts
3-4 weeks
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preggers hang out in this hair phase
catagen
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duration of anagen phase for scalp / eyebrows
3-7 years / 4 months
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telogen phase of hair growth
shedding phase
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notable characteristic of hairs in telogen phase
short club root
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Number of scalp hairs shed in telogen phase / day
50-100
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% of scalp hairs in telogen
10-20
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% scalp hairs in catagen
1
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Ten Functions of skin
barrier, injury protection, prevent dehydration, shield UV, regulate temp, grip surface, sensory organ, immune surveillance, vitamin D production, makes us look pretty
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4 questions to start a derm exam with
how long? Where? Does it itch? How have you treated it?
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Itchy, think
histamine
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burny, think
nerve
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big severity question
does it keep you awake at night?
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Three factors of good derm physical
Undress completely, good lighting, look everywhere
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list topical preparations
``` Gels Cream Lotion Ointments Pastes and Powders Dressings ```
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creams can be good for
drying out
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ointments help to
Hydrate
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how to potentate an ointment
occlude
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adverse effects of topical steroids
skin atrophy | papular or perioral dermatitis
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avoid high potency steroids on
genital or face
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List melanoma types
``` SNALL Superficial spreading Nodular Acral lentiginous Lentigo maligna ```
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Most common melanoma
Superficial spreading
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Melanoma signs
``` ABCD(E) Asymetry Border irregularity Color variation Diameter >6mm Elevation ```
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Where am I likely to find acral lentiginous melanoma
Palms, soles and distal fingers and toes