Misc

Question 1

Drugs which can cause non-scarring alopecia? (4)

Answer 1

Carbimazole
Heparin
OCP
Colchicine

Question 2

Photosensitive rash with blistering and skin fragility on the face and dorsal aspect of hands

Answer 2

Porphyria cutanea tarda

Question 3

Commonest skin disorder found in pregnancy?

Answer 3

Atopic eruption of pregnancy

Question 4

Autoimmune blistering disorder which affects oral mucosa?

Answer 4

Pemphigus vulgaris

Question 5

Management of keloid scars?

Answer 5

Intralesional steroids e.g. triamcinolone

Question 6

Development of hyperpigmented macules in sun-exposed areas?

Answer 6

Melasma

Question 7

Crops of sterile pustules affecting the palms and soles

Answer 7

Palmoplantar pustulosis

Question 8

Superficial bacterial infection of the feet causing smelly feet with clusters of punched-out pits on the soles

Answer 8

Pitted keratolysis

Question 9

Intensely itchy vesicular skin lesions on extensor surfaces?

Answer 9

Dermatitis herpetiformis

Question 10

Management of lichen planus:

a) skin
b) oral mucosa

Answer 10

a) potent topical steroids

b) benzydamine mouthwash or spray

Question 11

Commonest cause of erythema multiforme?

Answer 11

Herpes simplex virus

Question 12

Management of lichen sclerosis?

Answer 12

Topical steroids and emollients

Question 13

Management of scabies?

Answer 13

Permethrin- first line. apply to all areas, allow to dry for 8-12 hrs, repeat treatment 7 days later

Question 14

Commonest causes of erythema nodosum? (4)

Answer 14

Streptococcal infections
Sarcoidosis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Drugs

Question 15

Shiny, orange-peel skin on shins?

Answer 15

Pretibial myxoedema

Question 16

Shiny painless areas of yellow/red skin associated with telangiectasia?

Answer 16

Necrobiosis lipoidica

Question 17

Management of pemphigoid and pemphigus?

Answer 17

Usually systemic steroids

Question 18

Initially small red papules, often on lower legs, which progress to become deep necrotic ulcers?

Answer 18

Pyoderma gangrenosum

Question 19

Management of pyoderma gangrenosum?

Answer 19

Oral steroids

Question 20

Recent viral infection + “herald patch” followed by red, oval scaly patches

Answer 20

Pityriasis rosea

Question 21

Small red spot, rapidly progrssing to raised red/brown lesions which often bleed profusely

Answer 21

Pyogenic granuloma