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| How big can a mole be before you should worry about it? |
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| Where do nevus cells originate from? |
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| at the dermal-epidermal junction |
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| Where is a junctional nevi located? |
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| Nevus cells that invade the papillary dermis and are found in both the epidermis and the dermis? |
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| Where are dermal nevus located? |
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| How is an atypical nevus diagnosed? |
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| Small dark blue to gray-black papule or nodule commonly found in individuals of Asian descent. |
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| A benign lesion characterized by complete depigmentation surrounding a pigmented nevus. |
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| People with Halo Nevus have an increased risk for what other skin condition? |
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| What is a mole that presents before the 6th month of life called? |
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Males - trunk
Females - legs |
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| The most common sites for the conversion of a congenital nevus to a malignant melanoma are where? |
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| Freckles are an increase in _____ production. |
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freckles: no melanocyte proliferation (increase)
lentigine: have melanocye proliferation |
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| What is the difference between freckles and lentigines (age spots)? |
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| Flat, brown spots, light tan to dark brown in color generally found in older children and adults. Found only on sun-exposed areas. |
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| What treatment can you give for lentigines? |
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| Begin as a light tan macule, over time become more pigmented and elevated forming a plaque. Eventually evolve into a warty papule with a greasy texture and stuck on appearance. |
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| Chalk white to off-white macules with a generally round, oval or elongated shape. Borders appear to “flow” into the normal skin. |
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| What is the appearance of lesions in areas of trauma? |
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| Vitiligo is a complete absence of _______. |
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| results will occur within 6 months |
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| If a pt tries repigmentation to treat their vitiligo, within how long should the treatment be working? |
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| A genetic disorder which involves the synthesis of melanin? |
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| What should you check when a pt presents with albinism? |
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| What degree of sunscreen would you suggest for a pt with albinism? |
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| What is it called when there is a patch of unpigmented hair within pigmented hair? |
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| What is an acquired hypopigmentation associated with skin diseases, chemicals, internal disease and pigmented nevi? |
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| post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation |
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| What is the most common secondary hyperpigmentation? |
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| Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation |
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| Increased pigment present over areas with previous inflammation such as scarring or acne. |
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| Well circumscribed, small or large, round or oval, pale brown patch. |
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| Cafe au lait spot is associated with what, especially when paired with axillary freckling? |
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| Flat, blue to gray area of discoloration presenting in infancy and characteristically affecting the buttocks and sacrum. |
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| If a mongolian spot was over the lumbosacral area, what would you worry about? |
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| Irregular hyperpigmentation of the skin, seen in various shades of brown. Located over sides of the face, forehead, and sides of the neck. Sometimes associated with pregnancy or OCP's. |
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| Reaction pattern of the dermis with secondary epidermal changes. Exhibits characteristic erythematous target shaped papules and vesiculobullous lesions. |
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Major Erythema Multiforme
*minor does not have any of these things |
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| Which type of erythema multiforme has systemic symptoms, bulla and mucous membrane involvement? |
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Major Erythema Multiforme
*the most severe form of MEM |
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Definition
| What kind of skin infection is SJS considered? |
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| Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) |
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| Severe form of SJS. Skin becomes acutely tender with flaccid bullae which begin to sheet leaving a red, raw denuded area. Very similar to the appearance of the skin following a burn. |
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| How much epidermal detachment is associated with TEN? |
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| Erythema Chronicans Migrans |
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| Skin manifestation secondary to transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi (Spirochete) by the Ixodes tick. |
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Doxycycline
*amoxicillin can be used too |
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| What is the drug of choice for Erythema Chronicum Migrans? |
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| Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum |
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| Common rash of unknown etiology which occurs within 48 hours of birth with blotchy, macular or papular erythema on the face, trunk, and proximal limbs. Occasional superimposed pustules on the face. No systemic manifestations. Clears in 2—3 days. |
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| Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome |
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| A toxin mediated epidermnolytic disease characterized by erythema and widespread detachment of the superficial layers of the epidermis resembling scalding. Occurs mainly in newborns and infants <2 years old. |
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| Pruritic mucocutaneous disorder of unknown etiology with a distinct purple papular morphology. Lasts several months and may leave a temporary post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. |
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| Presentation: Flat topped purple papules with Wickham’s striae, Whitish lace like network on the mucous membranes, and Pruritus vanes from mild to severe. |
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| Rare, but serious autoimmune disorder resulting in flaccid blisters and painful erosions of the skin and mucous membranes. |
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| This sign presents with dislodging the epidermis adjacent to the bulla with light finger pressure causing an ulcerated area. Pressure directly on the bulla Leads to Lateral extension of the blister. |
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| Autoimmune disorder classified by IgG antibodies against an antigen on the surface of the keratinocyte with loss of normal cell to cell cohesion. This results in a flaccid bulla. |
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| Autoimmune disorder presenting as a spontaneous chronic bullous eruption characterized by pruritic, tense blisters commonly occurring in the elderly. |
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| Most common cutaneous cyst composed of a wall of true epidermis enclosed within the dermis. Cyst becomes filled with keratin and lipid rich debris. |
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| Common benign subcutaneous tumor of the adipose tissue. Composed of fat cells with normal fat cell morphology. |
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| Very common, button like dermal nodule which usually occurs on the extremities and presents with the dimple sign. |
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