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geriatric derm Flashcards

1
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UV light causes which changes to skin (4)

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  1. DNA damage
  2. decr DNA repair
  3. oxidative and lysosomal damage
  4. altered collagen structure
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2
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wat is the only agent shown to be effective against treating photodamage

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tretinoin

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3
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erythema and greasy looking scales on hairline, nasolabial fold, midline chest

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seborrheic dermatitis

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4
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seborrheic dermatitis is more common in who?

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PD

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5
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diffuse erythema and erythematous papules and papulopustules seen on cheeks, forehead, chin

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rosacea

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6
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early rhinophyma

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rosacea

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what is xerosis

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dryness

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what should moisterizing agents used for xerosis contain?

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lactic acid or alpha-hydroxy acids to reduce roughness

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9
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chronic, pruritic condition d/t anxiety

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neurodermatitis

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10
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moist erythema, maceration, superficial erosion in web space b/w 4th-5th toes

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intertrigo

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11
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intertrigo is most commonly caused by

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candida

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12
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tense fluid filled and hemorrhagic bullae on normal or erythematous base; on trunk and extremities; autoimmune

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bullous pemphigoid

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13
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proliferation of keratinocytes, usu benign

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cutaneous horns

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14
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decr venous return triggered by chronic venous HTN and incompetent valves; on medial supramalleolar areas with pruritis and potential for ulceration

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stasis dermatitis

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15
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yellow, thickened and friable nails with yellow brown debris under nail plate

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onychomycosis

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16
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what causes a majority of onychomycosis infxns

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dermatophytes

17
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tx of onychomycosis

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oral terbinafine, fluconazole, itraconazole

18
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vesicles on the tip of the nose; affecting the nasociliary branch of trigeminal nerve

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hutchinson’s sign

19
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similar to intertrigo, but also has peripheral satellite pustules; assc’d wtih incr skin moisture or friction, poor hygiene, DM

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candidiasis

20
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benign. Age >40; tan gray black waxy or warty papules and plaques with stuck on appearance; confused with melanoma

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seborrheic keratoses

21
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most common acquired cutaneous vascular proliferations

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cherry angiomas

22
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round, bright red, dome shaped papules; benign; dilated congested capillaries

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cherry angiomas

23
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rough, scaly, red brown macules on sun exposed areas; considered pre-malignant

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actinic keratoses

24
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2nd most common form of skin cancer

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SCC

25
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pearly papule that is ulcerated in center with characteristic rolled border

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BCC

26
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most common cancer in US

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BCC

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