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| What is the recommended treatment for cystic acne? |
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| What is thought to be the cause of acne rosacea? |
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| Unknown but thought to be possibly associated with Demodex folliculorum |
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| What are the genetic factors associated with psoriasis? |
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| HLA-B13, HLA-B7, and HLA-Cw6 |
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| What is the primary cytokine player in psoriasis? |
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| What is the retinoid used to treat psoriasis? |
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| Acitretin (form of isotretinoin) |
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| How do infliximab, etanercept, and adalimumab work? |
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| They work by binding TNF-alpha and inhibiting its effects. |
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| What is the pathognomonic feature of basal cell carcinoma? |
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| For treating Basal Cell Carcinoma, what treatment is not performed on the face? |
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| electrodessication and curettage |
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| What is the primary predisposing factor to squamous cell carcinoma? |
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| What treatment for skin cancer has the highest "cure" rate? |
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| Where does the acral lentiginous form of melanoma typically present? |
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| What's the primary factor the potential malignancy of a melanoma? |
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| What wart types are the more common ones for HPV? |
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| Plantar warts are primarily cause by what type of HPV? |
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| How is atopic dermatitis typified? |
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| pruritis, eczematous lesions, xerosis (dry skin), and lichenification on the skin |
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| Describe the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis |
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| abnormal interaction of Th2 cells with Langerhans cells/ leading to increased production of various IL's--> increase of IgE and gamma interferon |
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| What is Majocchi's granulom? |
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| dermatophyte infection extending into hair follicle |
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| What are the 4 P's of Lichen Planus? |
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Definition
| pruritic, polygonal, purple, and papules |
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| With what disease is Lichen Planus commonly associated? |
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| What is the typical appearance of the oral mucosa in Lichen Planus? |
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| reticulated, milky white, lacy pattern |
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| How does pityriasis rosea typically present? |
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| as a single, larger lesion (Herald Patch) that later changes into widespread "salmon" patches |
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