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MC type of melanoma
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superficial spreading
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MC melanoma found in blacks and asians
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acral lentiginous melanoma
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MCC of cellulitis in the US
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group A strep
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MC type of burn
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scald burn
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MC topical burn ointment
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Silvadene (sulfadiazine)
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MC complication associated with burns
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infection
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Necrotizing faciitis TRIAD
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-Elevated WBCs >14,000
-Elevated BUN >15 -Hyponatremia <135 |
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"Rasberry-like nodules" described what condition
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Pyogenic granulomas (capillary hemangiomas)
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Pt c/o fawn colored scaling macules that do not tan.
KOH prep shows "spaghetti and meatball" (hyphae and spores). DX? |
Tinea versicolar (pityriasis versicolor)
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This condition has a "tapioca-like" appearance with vesicles on the palms and soles
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Dyshidrosis
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Wickham's striae are seen in what condition
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Lichen planus
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Lichen planus is described with the 5 P's
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-Pruritic
-Purple -Planar -Polygonal -Papule |
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Pt has a herald patch and a Christmas tree like distribution of a rash. Pt had a mild URI prodrome before onset of rash.
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Pityriosis rosea
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Golden, honey yellow lesions
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Impetigo
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Fiery red rash of face
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erysipelas
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What is a Curling ulcer?
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gastric ulcer that results as a complication of a burn
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What is a Marjolin's ulcer?
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a chronic healing burn wound that undergoes malignant transformation into SCC
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S-shaped burrows on the skin and in web spaces.
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Scabies
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Oncholysis with oil spots.
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Psoriasis
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"hot tub folliculitis" caused by what pathogen?
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Pseudomonas aureginosa
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A (+) Nikolsky's sign (manual pressure on a bullae separates the epidermis more from the dermis) can be seen in what 2 conditions?
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Pemphigus vulgaris
Toxic epidermal necrolysis |
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"coin-shaped" or "discoid" plaques with vesicles and papules.
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Nummular eczema
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flesh colored pearly papules with umbilicated centers
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Molluscum contagiosum
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Pt has silvery-white scaling plaques on extensor surfaces, a (+) Auspitz sign (peeling a scab results in pin point bleeding) and (+) Koebner's phenomenon (scratching leads to more lesions)
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Psoriasis
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What kind of drugs can cause a photosensitive rash
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Tetracyclines and sulfa drugs
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Use a Wood's light to DX what condition
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Erythrasma
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KOH prep to DX what conditions?
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fungus and candida- see hyphae and buds
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Beefy red, sharp bordered rash in groin (infants), under breast folds with "satellite lesions".
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Candida
TX with nystatin/lotrimin cream QID x14d |
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Warm, erythematous, tender skin with possible induration or fluctuance.
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Cellulitis
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Red, less distinct borders. Coral red fluorescence under Wood's lamp examination.
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Erythrasma
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Rash with distinct, sharp raised demarcated border. pattern seems to follow lymphatic vessels Also fever, chills, and Group A strep infxn.
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Erysipelas
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Flesh-colored, pink or yellow-brown lesion with rough, sandpaper feel, at sun-exposed area.
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Actinic Keratosis
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Non-pruritis, raised, warty brown-black plaque, greasy, and "stuck on appearance"
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Seborrheic keratosis
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Raised pearly borders, telangiectasia, central ulcer.
Also called a "rodent ulcer" DX? |
Basal cell carcinoma
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Pt has erythematous, annular patch with distinct borders and a central clearing.
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Tinea infection
Hyphae on KOH prep |
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Thick, yellow, brittle nails.
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Onychomycosis
TX with PO terbinafine |
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Infant with erythematous, scaly crusty lesions at vertex of scalp.
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"Cradle Cap" (Seborrheic dermatitis)
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Dark skinned person with "whitening or lightening" of skin. Hx of pernicious anemia or other autoimmune dz
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Vitilligo
Skin BX to DX |
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Pt has dull, red urticarial papules with "bullseye/target" lesions on palms/soles. May progress to involve mucous membranes.
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Erythema multiforme (EM)
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Pt has lesion that is sinking macule, pale grey in color, slightly eroded in the center and has a halo of very tender inflammation and hemorrhage.
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Brown recluse bite
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Older pt with a HX of sun exposure presents with a keratotic, scaby eroded papule/plaque that won't heal.
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Squamous cell CA
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Pt presents with a painless, deep,punched out lesion over the malleoli, the plantar surface of the feet, or the toes.
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Diabetic ulcer
-Debride in necessary -wet to dry dressings or hydrogels |
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Pt presents with a lesion that is wide but not deep, with irregular, undulated edges and a clean base. Elevating the limb eases the pain.
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Stasis ulcer from chronic venous stasis
-Elevate limb, whirlpool, gentian violet, Unna boot, compression stockings |
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Pt presents a painful ulcer, pulses are diminished, and the distal area is cold.
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Arterial ulcer
-Debride in necessary -wet to dry dressings or hydrogels |