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8 Cards in this Set
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The epidermis is of what dermal origin?
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epidermal
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What is Kobner's phenomenon of Psoriasis?
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psoriatic lesions appear at sites of cutaneous trauma (skin scratching, rubbing, or wound
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What is atopy?
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inherited predisposition to asthma, allergies, & atopic dermatitis
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This very common d/o is caused by mast cell degranulation & histamine release, inducing transient, localized edema, pruritius, & erythema.
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urticaria (hives)
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This skin pigmentation had normal melanocyte number but increased melanin within basal keratinocytes.
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freckles
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This is a mask-like hyperpigmentation on face seen in pregnancy.
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melasma (chloasma)
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What is the likely dx in any pt with osteoarthritis involving the MCP joints?
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hemochromatosis
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What is characteristic of tinea versicolor on KOH prep?
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spaghettis & meatball appearance
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