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1
Q

Warty-looking lesion with a typical “stuck-on” appearance?

A

Basal cell papilloma

2
Q

What is the treatment for basal cell papilloma and why is this not always necessary?

A

Cryotherapy. They have no malignant potential

3
Q

Rapidly growing, round lesions with a central plug of keratin.

A

Keratoacanthoma

4
Q

What is the normal outcome of keratoacanthoma?

A

Resolves spontaneously leaving a small scar

5
Q

Why is it often advisable to excise a keratoacanthoma?

A

Difficult to distinguish between keratoacanthoma and squamous cell carcinoma

6
Q

Three most common types of epidermal cyst?

A

Pilar/trichilemmal- usually on scalp.
Epidermoid cysts- head, neck and trunk. Often follow severe acna
Milia- multiple white papules, often over cheeks/eyelids

7
Q

Small pedunculated lesions often found on neck/axilla?

A

Acrochordons (skin tags)