Introduction to dermatology

Question 1

Clinical features of acne

Answer 1

1. Seborrhoea (excessive oiliness of the skin)
2. Non-inflammatory lesions - including open and closed comedones (blackheads and whiteheads respectively)
3. Inflammatory lesions - including papules and pustules
4. Scarring of varying severity

Question 2

Complications of erythroderma

Answer 2

• Secondary infection
• Fluid loss
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Hypothermia
• High-output cardiac failure
• Capillary leak syndrome