Introduction Flashcards
What do dermatologist diagnose & treat?
Diseases that affect the skin, nails, & hair
What’s included in cosmetic dermatology?
Botox Fillers Laser surgery Liposuction Blepharoplasty Face lifts
Define Dermatopathologist
Pathologist or dermatologist who specializes in the pathology of the skin
Define IMmunodermatology
Field specializes in the treatment of immune-mediated skin diseases such as lupus, bulls phemphigoid, pemphigus vulgarism, and other immune-mediated skin disorders
Define Pediatric Dermatology
Field encompasses the complex diseases of the neonates, hereditary skin diseases or genodermatoses, and the many difficulties of working with the pediatric population
Therapies Provided by Dermatologists
Cosmetic filler injections Hair removal Hair transplantation Intralesional treatment Laser therapy Tattoo removal with laser Cosmetic resurfacing & rejuvenation Photodynamic therapy Phototherapy
What is cryosurgery used for?
Treatment of warts, skin cancers, & other dermatosis
What does vitiligo surgery include?
Procedures like autologous melanocyte transplant, suction blister grafting, & punch biopsy
Define Allergy Testing
“Patch testing” for contact dermatitis
Define Systemic Therapies
Antibiotics
Immunomodulators
Novel injectable products
How to describe skin lesions?
Site # of lesions Distribution Arrangement Type of lesion Texture Color Border
Types of Primary Skin Lesions
Macule Patch Papule Nodule Plaque Wheal Cyst Vesicle Bullae Pustule
Types of Secondary Skin Lesions
Telangiectasia Crust Scale Induration Erosion Ulceration Atrophy
Broad Things to Look for on the Skin
Site: face, trunk, limbs
Number: single, multiple, rash
Extent: localized, regionalized, widespread, disseminated, generalized
Distribution: symmetrical, asymmetrical, sun-exposed, flexures, extensors, creases
Arrangement: discrete, coalescing, annular, grouped, linear, serpiginous
How to feel a lesion on the skin
Surface with your fingertips
Thickness between your finger & thumb
Blanche test
Scratch scale or pick off crust
Type of Lesions
Flat: macules & patches
Raised: papules, nodules, plaques
Fluid-filled: vesicles, bullae, pustules
Broken surface: erosion, ulcers, fissures
Changes in Surface Changes
Normal
Abnormal
Change in thickness
Color of the Skin
Pink/red/purple
Yellow
White
Brown/black/blue/grey
Shape of the Lesion
Surface shape
Profile shape
Distribution of lesions
Define Macule
Define Patch
> 1 cm
Neither elevated/depressed
Define Papule
Dome shaped
Define Nodule
Papule
>1 cm
Deeper in the skin
Define Plaque
Superficial Elevated Solid lesion >1 cm Flat Top
