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Dermatology
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Graduate
12/11/2009

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Term
3 layers of skin
Definition
Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
Term
4 layers of the epidermis.
Definition
Stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
Term
2 layers of the dermis
Definition
Papillary (thin arrangement of collagen fiber) and reticular (interlacing collagen and elastin fibers)
Term
A circumscribed area of change in skin color w/o elevation or depression.
Definition
Macule
Term
A superficial, solid lesion, <0.5cm in diamter, palpable.
Definition
Papule
Term
A rounded, pale red papule or plaque that is evanescent (disappears w/i 24-48hrs). Give an ex.
Definition
Wheal. Mosquito bite
Term
A circumscribed, elevated superficial cavity containing fluid.
Definition
Vesicle/Bulla
Term
A circumscribed, palpable, solid lesion >0.5cm in diameter, often formed by the confluence of papules. Give an ex.
Definition
Plaque. Psoriasis
Term
A palpable, solid, round, or ellipsoidal lesion, longer than papule and may be deeper.
Definition
Nodule
Term
A circumscribed, superficial cavity of the skin that contains a purulent exudate.
Definition
Pustule
Term
A collection of cellular debris-thin, delicate, or friable, thick or adherent. Give an ex.
Definition
Crust. Scab
Term
Flakes of stratum corneum. Give an ex.
Definition
Scale. Dandruff
Term
A sharply defined, red oozing defect of the epidermis.
Definition
Erosion
Term
A skin defect that extends into the dermis or deeper.
Definition
Ulcer
Term
Fibrous tissue, replacement of the tissue defect by a previous wound
Definition
Scar
Term
A depression in the skin, resulting from thinning of the epidermis or dermis. Give an ex.
Definition
Atrophy. Stretch mark.
Term
A cavity containing liquid or solid materials, superficial or deep
Definition
Cyst
Term
A dermatologic test for identifying fungi.
Definition
KOH
Term
A light that aids in the dx of dermatophyte infections.
Definition
Wood's lamp
Term
Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is oily, more occlusive, good for lichenified skin (eczema).
Definition
Ointment
Term
Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is typ. pt's preference, cosmetically pleasing, stronger than lotions, less potent than ointments.
Definition
Creams
Term
Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is least potent, used on extensive areas, coooling drying effect. Good for poison ivy.
Definition
Lotions
Term
Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is used to dry exudative lesions by evaporation, bath soaks.
Definition
Solutions
Term
Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is used for cleaning of wounds w/ exudate and helps w/ drainage (ulcers).
Definition
Wet dressings
Term
Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is a good emollient like ointment w/ cosmetic advantage of creams. Alcohol in the base could burn on open lesions (acne).
Definition
Gels
Term
Topical corticosteroid vehicle that is easy to apply like lotions, but very expensive.
Definition
Foams
Term
Describe the classes of topical corticosteroids.
Definition
Class I-VII based on potency, Class I is super potent and class VII is mild.
Term
What areas of the skin should you start w/ mild topicals?
Definition
Areas of thinner skin (face, eyelids, groin)
Term
Name 4 side effects of topical corticosteroids.
Definition
1) Atrophy 2) Telangiectasia 3) Acneiform eruptions 4) Striae (stretchmarks)
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