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Dermatology by Brian Flashcards

1
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Why should actinic keratosis be treated?

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It may progress to squamous cell carcinoma.

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What is the first line treatment for rosacea?

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  • Metronidazole

- tetracycline is a close second

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Where are 90% of basal cell lesions found on the body?

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-on the head and neck

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Purple, puritic, polygonal, papules on physical exam should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Lichen planus

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What are the ABC’s of melanoma?

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  • Asymmetry
  • border
  • color
  • diameter
  • elevation/irregularity
  • evolving
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A positive Auspitz sign should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Psoriasis

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7
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What is the key indicator for the progress of melanoma?

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-thickness of the lesion

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What is the treatment for melanoma?

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-wide local excision

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9
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A waxy stuck on appearance should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Seborrheic kertosis

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10
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A 5 year old presents in early January with a red itchy rash behind his knees. You notice it on the flexor surfaces of his elbows as well. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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-Atopic dermatitis

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The term satellite lesion should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Candida diaper rash

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12
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Coin-shaped plaques should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Nummular eczema

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A 30 year old female presents with pustules on her face that spare the vermilion border. In her history she has been using topical steroids. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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-Perioral dermatitis

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A patient presents with flaky skin in the nasolabial folds and in her hair. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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-Seborrheic dermatitis

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15
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How do you treat a stasis dermatitis?

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-Compression stockings

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16
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Tapioca blisters should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Dyshidrosis - these are usually on the hands and feet.

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17
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Giant cells on a Tzanck smear should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Herpes simplex virus

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18
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How do you treat lichen simplex chronicus?

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-Get the patient to stop scratching

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19
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A herald patch should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Pityriasis rosea

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20
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How should you treat pityriasis rosea?

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-Reassurance

21
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A patient with a history of herpes now presents with a target lesion. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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-Erythema multiforme

22
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Rinophyma should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Acne rosacea

23
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Silvery Scales should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Psoriasis

24
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A teardrop lesion after a course of strep throat should make you think ow what diagnosis?

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-Guttate psoriasis

25
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Are lesions from psoriasis typically found on flexor or extensor surfaces?

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-Extensor

26
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What is the first line treatment for tinea corporis?

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-Topical azoles

27
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What are the two most common organisms responsible for cellulitis?

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-Strep and staph

28
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Pitting nails are associated with what dermatologic disorder?

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-Psoriasis

29
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Nummular eczema is most like what other dermatological condition?

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-Atopic dermatitis

30
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Honey-colored crusts should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Impetigo

31
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What two herpes viruses are most responsible for condyoma acuminata?

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-HSV 6 and 11

32
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A double commode is indicative of what diagnosis?

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-Hidradenitis suppurativa

33
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What is the best treatment for molluscum contagiosum?

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-It is benign so there is no need to treat it. Lesions may be removed if unsightly.

34
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Hyperpigmented velvety plaques should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Acantosis nigricans

35
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Melasma is most often found in what patient population?

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-Women of childbearing age

36
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Extremely pruritic lesions with burrows in runs should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Scabies

37
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What is the first step in treating atopic dermatitis?

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-behavioral modifications–reduce bathing, use only soap on face and genitals, use natural breathing fabrics.

38
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What is the treatment for a bad brown recluse spider bite?

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-Debridement, the venom causes tissue necrosis.

39
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Salmon-colored scales should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Psoriasis

40
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Depigmentated patches of skin should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Vitiligo

41
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Spaghetti and meatballs on KOH prep should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Tinea versicolor

42
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What dermatologic finding is associated with insulin insensitivity?

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-Acanthosis nigricans

43
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A slowly growing nodule with a central depression and a pearly border should make you think of what diagnosis.

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-Basal cell carcinoma

44
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What dermatologic finding is associated with asthma?

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-Atopic dermatitis

45
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A christmas tree pattern should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Pityriasis rosea

46
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Oval patches of hair loss should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Aopecia areata

47
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What is the first line treatment for genital warts?

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-Imiquimod (Aldara)

48
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A pearly dome-shaped lesion with a central umbilication should make you think of what diagnosis?

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-Molluscum contagiousum

49
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What is the best lab test for scabies?

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-Microscopic examination under oil immersion

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