Dermatology Flashcards

1
Q

Telling the difference between a BCC and a SCC?

A

BCC most often look like a pearly bump or nodule on sun-exposed areas of skin. Bleeding or crusting may develop in the centre of the tumour!

In contrast, an SCC most often looks like a red, scaling, thickened patch, sometimes with bleeding, crusting or ulceration

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2
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ABCDE

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Asymmetry
Border
Colour
Diameter
Evolving
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3
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Most common type of psoriasis

A

Plaque psoriasis

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4
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Factors which can aggravate psoriasis?

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Smoking, stress, alcohol, and certain drugs (LITHIUM, BETA BLOCKERS, chloroquine)

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5
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If you are taking anti-malarials, what sun precautions should you take?

A

Apply extra high factor sun screen!! Makes you more sensitive to the sun!!

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6
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Describe what psoriasis looks like

A

Red plaque with silvery scales and excessive skin production

May be accompanied by nail dystrophy
May be accompanied by joint inflammation

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7
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Most common types of eczema?

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Flexural, atopic and irritant contact dermatitis

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8
Q

What is acne vulgaris?

A

Changes in the pilosebaceous units as a result of increased androgen stimulation

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9
Q

Rosacea peak age onset?

A

30-50

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10
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Red lobulated nose

A

Rhinophyma

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11
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Factors which aggravate Rosacea?

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Stress, sunlight, cold weather, alcohol

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