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Which topical treatment is recommended for verucca vulgaris (warts)?
Which topical treatment is recommended for verucca vulgaris (warts)?
- Antibiotics
- OTC Salicylic acid 5-10%
- Topical steroids
- Duct tape (correct)
What is the causative agent of molluscum contagiosum?
What is the causative agent of molluscum contagiosum?
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Streptococcus
- Poxvirus (correct)
- Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis mite
Which condition is commonly considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in adults?
Which condition is commonly considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in adults?
- Psoriasis
- Scabies
- Warts
- Molluscum contagiosum (correct)
What is the main environmental factor needed to precipitate psoriasis?
What is the main environmental factor needed to precipitate psoriasis?
Which type of acne is characterized by closed comedones?
Which type of acne is characterized by closed comedones?
What is a common exacerbating factor for rosacea?
What is a common exacerbating factor for rosacea?
Which condition is often misdiagnosed as insect bites or eczema?
Which condition is often misdiagnosed as insect bites or eczema?
What is the recommended treatment for scabies?
What is the recommended treatment for scabies?
Which pathogen is commonly associated with human and animal bites?
Which pathogen is commonly associated with human and animal bites?
What is the recommended treatment for first-degree thermal burns?
What is the recommended treatment for first-degree thermal burns?
Which primary lesion is characterized by being greater than 1 cm in diameter and flat?
Which primary lesion is characterized by being greater than 1 cm in diameter and flat?
What is the key difference between a macule and a patch?
What is the key difference between a macule and a patch?
Which primary lesion is up to 0.5 cm in diameter, elevated, and may become confluent to form a plaque?
Which primary lesion is up to 0.5 cm in diameter, elevated, and may become confluent to form a plaque?
What is the defining characteristic of a plaque?
What is the defining characteristic of a plaque?
What distinguishes a nodule from a papule?
What distinguishes a nodule from a papule?
What characterizes a pustule?
What characterizes a pustule?
In dermatological terms, what is a vesicle?
In dermatological terms, what is a vesicle?
What is the defining characteristic of a bulla?
What is the defining characteristic of a bulla?
Which primary lesion is less than 1 cm, circumscribed, flat, and may be brown, blue, red, or hypopigmented?
Which primary lesion is less than 1 cm, circumscribed, flat, and may be brown, blue, red, or hypopigmented?
What is the defining characteristic of a patch?
What is the defining characteristic of a patch?
Which assessment criteria is used for neoplasms?
Which assessment criteria is used for neoplasms?
Which type of carcinoma is slow-growing and locally invasive?
Which type of carcinoma is slow-growing and locally invasive?
What is the recommended OTC treatment for tinea infections?
What is the recommended OTC treatment for tinea infections?
Which diagnostic test is used for fungal infections?
Which diagnostic test is used for fungal infections?
What are the assessment criteria for neoplasms using the mnemonic ABCDE?
What are the assessment criteria for neoplasms using the mnemonic ABCDE?
Which type of infection is commonly caused by Candida albicans?
Which type of infection is commonly caused by Candida albicans?
What is the primary goal of basic treatment for dermatological conditions?
What is the primary goal of basic treatment for dermatological conditions?
Which type of infection is commonly associated with tinea?
Which type of infection is commonly associated with tinea?
What is the characteristic appearance of basal cell carcinoma in later stages?
What is the characteristic appearance of basal cell carcinoma in later stages?
Which topical agent is commonly used for treating tinea infections?
Which topical agent is commonly used for treating tinea infections?
Study Notes
Dermatological Conditions and Treatments Overview
- Lesion classification: bulla, wheals, secondary lesions (scales, crust, erosion, ulcer, atrophy, scars)
- Diagnostic tests include biopsy, potassium hydroxide, skin scrappings, gram staining, fungal and bacterial cultures, Tzanack test, Wood’s light, patch test, dark field/blood test
- Neoplasms assessment criteria: A (asymmetry), B (border), C (color), D (diameter), E (evolution)
- Basal cell carcinoma: slow-growing, locally invasive, pearly or waxy, central ulceration in later stages
- Squamous cell carcinoma: second most common, originates from keratinocytes, tendency to metastasize
- Basic treatment goals: maintain skin barrier, skin cleansing, moisturization, topical formulations, wet dressings
- Eczematous conditions progression: acute and chronic inflammation, differentials, and possible etiologies
- Fungal infections: tinea (dermatophyte) examples and treatment, candida infection causes and examples
- Topical and systemic agents for treating tinea infections
- Candida albicans exacerbating conditions and examples of infections
- Treatment for candida infections
- OTC treatment for tinea infections: Selsum Blue
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Test your knowledge of dermatological conditions and treatments with this comprehensive overview. From lesion classification to neoplasm assessment criteria, diagnostic tests, and treatment goals, this quiz covers a wide range of topics including eczematous conditions, fungal infections, and specific treatment options for candida and tinea infections.
