Periorbital Lesions

Question 1

Acne Vulgaris

Answer 1

common in adolescents

treated with ointments and meds

Question 2

Seborrheic Dermatits

Answer 2

Scaling rash around face

hypersensitivity to normal skin yeast

Question 3

Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis

Answer 3

topical antifungals

Question 4

Rosacea

Answer 4

chronic rash of face
commonly have conjunctivitis
progressive
refer to dermatologist

Question 5

Contact Dermatitis

Answer 5

allergic reaction to drops/ make-up, etc

treat with steroids and antibiotics

Question 6

Atopic Eczema

Answer 6

chronic itchy skin
not contagious
affects people prone to allergic reactions

Question 7

Treating Atopic Eczema

Answer 7

reduce exposure to triggers

moisturizers and steroids

Question 8

Herpes Simplex Dermatitis

Answer 8

viral infection of sensory nerves

can cause blisters

Question 9

Treating Herpes Simplex

Answer 9

Anti-virals to prevent attacks

Question 10

Shingles

Answer 10

blistering rash caused by reactivation of chickenpox

pain precedes rash

Question 11

Treating Shingles

Answer 11

oral antivirals

Question 12

Impetigo

Answer 12

bacterial skin infection
very contagious
often in kids
pustules and crusts

Question 13

Treatment of Impetigo

Answer 13

antiseptic or antibiotic ointment

oral antibiotic if more serious

Question 14

Molluscum Contagiosum

Answer 14

viral skin infection spread by direct contact

in kids

Question 15

Neoplasms

Answer 15

abnormal growth of tissue that exceeds growth of tissue around it

Question 16

Tumor

Answer 16

neoplasm that has formed a lump

benign of malignant

Question 17

Benign

Answer 17

do not invade or spread

Question 18

Malignant

Answer 18

grow uncontrollably, invade nearby tissues, may spread to other parts of body

Question 19

Metastisis

Answer 19

movement of malignant tumor cells through blood or lymph

Question 20

Biopsy

Answer 20

examining a sample from a tumor to determine if it is benign or malignant

Question 21

Determining if Benign vs Malignant

Answer 21

Asymmetry
Border Irregularity
Color Variation
Diameter over 6mm
Evolving

Question 22

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Answer 22

frequently affects elderly patients
associated with sunlight exposure
malignant but rarely metastasizes

Question 23

Treating Basal Cell Carinoma

Answer 23

surgery

Question 24

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Answer 24

frequently affects elderly patients
associated with sunlight exposure
faster growing and more likely to metastasize than BCC

Question 25

Treating Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Answer 25

Surgery

Question 26

Treating Rosacea

Answer 26

oral antibiotics- tetracycline, erythromycin

Question 27

Salmon Patch

Answer 27

common in newborns (40%)
can flare up when crying
disappears over time

Question 28

Port Wine Stain

Answer 28

unilateral; uncommon
appears redder than salmon patch
does not disappear

Question 29

Removing Epidermoid Cyst

Answer 29

excision

incision will cause it to refill

Question 30

Milia

Answer 30

common in children
benign
incise to remove

Question 31

Sebaceous Cyst

Answer 31

common, firm nodule

no problems

Question 32

Syringomas

Answer 32

benign growth of sweat glands

asymptomatic

Question 33

Dermoid Cyst

Answer 33

overgrowth of normal tissue in abnormal location
often in orbit
surgically remove for cosmesis