Dermatology

Question 1

MC skin CA, slow growing, rare metastasis

Answer 1

Basal cell

Question 2

Skin CA most likely to metastasize?

Answer 2

Squamous cell

Consider with a sore that does not heal

Question 3

What type of keratosis is precancerous and found in sun exposed areas?

Answer 3

Actinic

Question 4

4 types of melanoma

Answer 4

Superficial spreading
Nodular
Lentigo maligna - can occur in a birthmark
Acral - nail beds, palms/soles

Question 5

ABCD of moles

Answer 5

Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter

Question 6

What condition is associated with Nikolsky’s Sign?

Answer 6

Pemphigus vulgaris - AI intra epidermal blisters

Question 7

Which HPV causes genital warts?

Answer 7

6 and 11

Question 8

Which skin condition starts with a Herald patch and then spreads in Christmas tree pattern?

Answer 8

Pityriasis rosea

Question 9

What is the first line treatment for cellulitis?

Answer 9

Cephalexin

Question 10

What is the topical tx for impetigo?

Answer 10

Mupirocin

Question 11

What procedure is used for Squamous Cell Carcinoma removing thin layers of cancerous tissue until no more cancer is seen?

Answer 11

Moh’s procedure

Question 12

Indication for mometasone? action?

Answer 12

Inflammatory hyperkeratotic dermatosis

STRONG topical corticosteroid