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1
Q

how does the dermal-epidermal junction change with aging?

A

interdigitations between dermis and epidermis flatten:

  • reduced contact
  • decreased nutrient transfer
  • increased skin fragility
  • easy bruising
2
Q

decreased lipids in the top skin layer with aging leads to:

A
  • dryness and roughness

- decreased barrier function

3
Q

dryness and roughness and decreased barrier function in aging is due to:

A

decreased lipids in top skin layer

4
Q

what is the only agent shown to be effective in treating photodamage?

A

topical tretinoin

5
Q

what is the appearance of seborrheic dermatitis?

A

erythema and greasy looking scales

6
Q

diffuse erythema and erythematous papules and papulopustules seen on cheeks, forehead, chin

A

rosacea

7
Q

what can be used for severe or refractory rosacea?

A

oral tretinoin

8
Q

neurodermatitis is aka:

A

lichen simplex chronicus

9
Q

moist erythema, maceration, and superficial erosion

A

intertrigo and candidiasis

10
Q

bullous pemphigoid antibodies are against:

A

hemidesmosomes

11
Q

what is the treatment of bullous pemphigoid?

A
  • topical corticosteroid
  • calcineurin inhibitor
  • nicotinamide with tetracycline
12
Q

cutaneous horns are derived from what skin layer?

A

epidermis

13
Q

stasis dermatitis is an early sign of _________? what is it triggered by?

A
  • chronic venous insufficiency of legs

- chronic venous HTN and incompetent valves