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What are the 4 main factors associated with the pathophysiology of the inflammatory skin condition described?
What are the 4 main factors associated with the pathophysiology of the inflammatory skin condition described?
- Epidermal thinning, reduced sweat production, Streptococcus pyogenes overgrowth, immune response
- Follicular hyperplasia, excessive sebum production, Candida albicans overgrowth, allergic response
- Follicular hypokeratinization, decreased sebum production, Staphylococcus epidermidis overgrowth, anti-inflammatory response
- Follicular hyperkeratinization, increased sebum production, Propionibacterium acne overgrowth, inflammatory response (correct)
Which area is commonly affected by comedones in this skin condition?
Which area is commonly affected by comedones in this skin condition?
- Lower back
- Face (correct)
- Palms of the hands
- Upper legs
What distinguishes open comedones from closed comedones?
What distinguishes open comedones from closed comedones?
- Size of the comedone
- Color of the surrounding erythema
- Complete blockage in closed comedones (correct)
- Presence of inflammation around the lesion
For patients with moderate severity, what is the common approach to treatment?
For patients with moderate severity, what is the common approach to treatment?
What strict requirements are necessary for patients starting isotretinoin treatment?
What strict requirements are necessary for patients starting isotretinoin treatment?
Which type of dermatitis is characterized by erythematous grouped papulopustules that may become confluent into plaques with scales, sparing the vermilion border?
Which type of dermatitis is characterized by erythematous grouped papulopustules that may become confluent into plaques with scales, sparing the vermilion border?
Which skin condition is commonly associated with a history of topical steroid use and the use of fluorinated toothpaste?
Which skin condition is commonly associated with a history of topical steroid use and the use of fluorinated toothpaste?
Which type of rash may involve shiny erythema with dull margins and is commonly seen in infants between 3 weeks to 2 years of age?
Which type of rash may involve shiny erythema with dull margins and is commonly seen in infants between 3 weeks to 2 years of age?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is responsible for allergic contact dermatitis?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is responsible for allergic contact dermatitis?
Which skin condition may present with lichenification, fissuring, and scales in its chronic form?
Which skin condition may present with lichenification, fissuring, and scales in its chronic form?
What is the most common cause of irritant contact dermatitis?
What is the most common cause of irritant contact dermatitis?
What is the first-line treatment for flares of seborrheic dermatitis?
What is the first-line treatment for flares of seborrheic dermatitis?
Which skin condition is associated with increased sebaceous gland activity and hypersensitivity reaction to Malassezia furfur?
Which skin condition is associated with increased sebaceous gland activity and hypersensitivity reaction to Malassezia furfur?
What may exacerbate seborrheic dermatitis in patients with neurologic diseases like Parkinson's disease?
What may exacerbate seborrheic dermatitis in patients with neurologic diseases like Parkinson's disease?
Which area is commonly affected by erythematous plaques with fine white scales in seborrheic dermatitis?
Which area is commonly affected by erythematous plaques with fine white scales in seborrheic dermatitis?
What is the second-line treatment option for seborrheic dermatitis if topical therapies are ineffective?
What is the second-line treatment option for seborrheic dermatitis if topical therapies are ineffective?
What can patch testing help identify in patients with seborrheic dermatitis?
What can patch testing help identify in patients with seborrheic dermatitis?
