Skin Flashcards
Psoriasis has a genetic tendency and is sometimes associated with a polyarthritis.
True
Pemphigus is most common in elderly and is characterized by subepidermal blisters.
False, that’s bullous pemphigoid
Lichen planus is histologically characterized by a lichenoid reaction pattern.
True
Shingles or zoster is the reactivation of the childhood infection chickenpox
True
Impetigo is common in children and is associated with viral infection
False, its bacterial
Uticaria is a reaction pattern and is associated with a decrease in permeability of the
small vessels
False, it is increased permeability
The kidney may be involved in the systemic from lupus erythematous.
True
The kidney may be involved in the systemic from lupus erythematous.
True
Psoriasis usually appears after the age of 40
False
Uticaria is histologically characterized by a sparse infiltrate of eosinophils and mast cells
in the dermis.
True
Basal cell carcinomas often metastasize.
False, they rarely do
Squamous cell carcinomas of the skin occur most commonly on the face, back of the
hands and pinna of the ears.
True
Squamous cell carcinomas of the skin occur most commonly on the face, back of the
hands and pinna of the ears.
True
Molluscum contagiosum in children is caused by DNA pox virus infection
True
Dermatitis hepetiformis can be associated with gluten-sensitivity enteropathy.
True
