Skin Conditions III Flashcards
1
Q
What is contained in sebaceous cysts?
A
Keratin, not sebum
2
Q
Which bacteria is the most common cause of cutaneous abscess?
A
Staphylococci
3
Q
What is another term for boils?
A
Furuncles
4
Q
Where are dermoid cysts found at?
A
Dermoid cysts are found at the junction of embryonic cutaneous boundaries, such as in the midline, or lateral to the eye
5
Q
Describe the appearance of lesions in Bowen’s disease and the lesions seen in Actinic Keratoses (AK)
A
In Bowen’s disease, there is slow-growing red/brown scaly plaques.
In AK, the lesions have crumbly, yellow-white crusts.
6
Q
What are the treatments for Actinic Keratoses?
A
Cryotherapy
5% fluorouracil cream or 5% imiquimod
