Final- section 1

Question 1

What does the word lentigo mean?

Answer 1

pigmented spot on skin with clear boarder. normally flat

Question 2

What is meant by the word nevus?

Answer 2

nest

Question 3

What characteristics imply that a nevus may be dysplastic?

Answer 3

Asymmetric
Irregular Borders
Discoloration
Large Diameter

Question 4

What can Acanthosis Nigricans be an indication of?

Answer 4

Diabetes or possibly gastrointestinal malignancies

Question 5

What is the sign of Leser-Trelat?

Answer 5

Sudden multiple lesions that may accompany an underlying malignancy (Sebrrheic Keratosis)

Question 6

What are the tests can evaluate for:

1. Psoriasis
2. Pemphigus

Answer 6

1. Auspitz sign

2. Nikolski’s sign

Question 7

What is the relationship between topical steroids and Tenia infections of the skin?

Answer 7

Corticosteroids cause supression of immune system and decrease the antibiotics efficacy.