Intro

Question 1

What is the name of the visible part of the nail matrix on the fingernail?

Answer 1

Lunula

Question 2

What are the three phases of hair growth?

Answer 2

Anagen is the active growing phase that most hairs are in.
Catagen is the phase where growth stops and the follicle shrinks.
Telogen is the resting phase for the cell

Question 3

What are six functions of the skin?

Answer 3

Acts as a barrier against mechanical, chemical and microorganisms and also keeps internal fluids etc inside.
Thermoregulation
Skin immune system
Vitamin D absorption-UV light converts 7-dehydrocholesterol to cholecalciferol
Sensation
Interpersonal communication

Question 4

What are external and internal causes of skin disease?

Answer 4

External- UV light, temperature, allergen, irritant, infection or trauma
Internal- Systemic, genetics or drugs

Question 5

What is dermatitis artefacta?

Answer 5

When the patient induces skin disease usually due to a psychological problem. Look for warning signs related

Question 6

Name ten words to describe skin lesions

Answer 6

Macule- Small circumscribed area 
Patch- Larger circumscribed area
Papule- Small raised area
Plaque- Larger Raised area
Vesicle- Small Fluid filled
Bulla- Large Fluid filled
Pustule- Small Pus filled
Abscess- Large Pus filled
Erosion- Loss of Epidermis
Ulcer- Loss of Epidermis and dermis

Question 7

What investigation should be done if a bacterial infection is suspected?

Answer 7

Charcoal swab

Ask for MC&S
Microscopy
Culture
Sensitivities

Question 8

What investigation should be done if a viral infection is suspected?

Answer 8

Viral swab for PCR
Can swab vesicle/bulla if vesicular eruption
If systemic illness, can take throat swab

Question 9

What investigation should be done if a fungal infection is suspected?

Answer 9

Skin scraping
Nail clipping
Hair sample

Fungal cultures