The skin and systemic diseases

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What is a characteristic rash associated with herpes simplex virus, mycoplasma, pneumonia, and hepatitis B/C?

Erythema multiforme (correct)

Vasculitis

Pyoderma gangrenosum

Erythema nodosum

Which skin reaction is associated with infections and includes Gianotti-Crosti syndrome?

Erythema Annulare Centrifugum

Toxic Erythema

Erythema Migrans

Erythema Nodosum (correct)

In which condition does the rash start on the trunk and then spreads to the limbs, looking 'morbilliform' (measles-like)?

Erythema Migrans

Pyoderma gangrenosum

Erythema Multiforme

Toxic Erythema (correct)

Which underlying systemic disease is associated with Pyoderma gangrenosum?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Signup and view all the answers

What condition may present with a reactive rash consisting of maculopapular erythema that blanches and can be mildly itchy?

Erythema multiforme Signup and view all the answers

Which skin reaction is associated with Streptococcal infection, TB, sarcoid, pregnancy, IBD, and Behcet disease?

Erythema Nodosum Signup and view all the answers

'Erythema Multiforme' is characteristic of which underlying disease?

Herpes simplex virus Signup and view all the answers

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is thought to result in Erythema Multiforme?

Type 4 Signup and view all the answers

Which infection can be associated with Erythema Multiforme?

Trypanosomiasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the classic cutaneous manifestation of Erythema Multiforme Major?

Involvement of mucous membranes along with the classic cutaneous rash Signup and view all the answers

What treatment might be used for extensive cutaneous Erythema Multiforme?

Systemic steroids Signup and view all the answers

Which hormonal condition can cause hyperpigmentation?

Hyperthyroidism Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can lead to localized hypopigmentation?

Hypopituitarism Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant symptom associated with Erythema Multiforme Minor?

No systemic symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is characterized by symmetrical velvety dark plaques usually affecting the neck, axillae, and arm flexures?

Acanthosis nigricans Signup and view all the answers

What does 'necrobiosis' in necrobiosis lipoidica indicate?

Necrosis of the connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common association of necrobiosis lipoidica?

Thyroid disease Signup and view all the answers

What may rapidly evolving acanthosis nigricans involving the lips, tongue, and palms indicate?

Underlying malignancy Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition may improve by excluding ultraviolet light with daily sunblock application?

Melasma Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended diagnostic test for rapidly evolving acanthosis nigricans?

Fasting glucose check Signup and view all the answers

'Replacement of degenerating collagen fibers with lipid material' is a characteristic feature of which skin condition?

Necrobiosis lipoidica Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of piebaldism?

Triangular hypopigmented patches on the forehead and white forelock Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme deficiency causes albinism?

Defective tyrosinase enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What skin condition is characterized by localized depigmentation that is sharply demarcated and symmetrical?

Vitiligo Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is associated with acanthosis nigricans due to the deposition of bile salts from liver disease, iron salts, drugs, or metallic salts?

Hemochromatosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of post-inflammatory pigmentation?

Lichen planus Signup and view all the answers

In malabsorption syndromes, pellagra, and scurvy, what skin manifestation is commonly observed?

Hyperpigmentation Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma?

Mycosis fungoides Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is characterized by telangiectasia, reticulate pigmentation, atrophy, and loss of pigment?

Poikiloderma Signup and view all the answers

In which skin condition is there a gradual progression to infiltrated lesions, nodules, ulceration, and occasionally erythroderma in Sezary syndrome?

Poikiloderma Signup and view all the answers

Which pregnancy dermatosis usually starts in the striae of the abdomen during the third trimester and can become widespread?

Pemphigoid Gestationis Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition may initially resemble Polymorphous eruption of pregnancy but then develops pemphigoid-like vesicles spreading over the abdomen and thighs?

Pemphigoid Gestationis Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is benign and presents as a non-specific pruritic papular rash that arises during pregnancy?

Prurigo Gestationis Signup and view all the answers

Which etiology is associated with Poikiloderma?

Idiopathic Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of Polymorphous eruption of pregnancy (PEP) compared to other pregnancy dermatoses?

Spares the umbilicus Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition has a greater prevalence of premature and small-for-dates babies and a high recurrence rate?

Pemphigoid Gestationis Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Pemphigoid Gestationis from Polymorphous eruption of pregnancy?

Rare occurrence Signup and view all the answers

Which skin feature may be observed with Poikiloderma?

Reticulate pigmentation Signup and view all the answers

The skin and systemic diseases

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What is a characteristic rash associated with herpes simplex virus, mycoplasma, pneumonia, and hepatitis B/C?

Which skin reaction is associated with infections and includes Gianotti-Crosti syndrome?

In which condition does the rash start on the trunk and then spreads to the limbs, looking 'morbilliform' (measles-like)?

Which underlying systemic disease is associated with Pyoderma gangrenosum?

What condition may present with a reactive rash consisting of maculopapular erythema that blanches and can be mildly itchy?

Which skin reaction is associated with Streptococcal infection, TB, sarcoid, pregnancy, IBD, and Behcet disease?

'Erythema Multiforme' is characteristic of which underlying disease?

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is thought to result in Erythema Multiforme?

Which infection can be associated with Erythema Multiforme?

What is the classic cutaneous manifestation of Erythema Multiforme Major?

What treatment might be used for extensive cutaneous Erythema Multiforme?

Which hormonal condition can cause hyperpigmentation?

Which condition can lead to localized hypopigmentation?

What is the predominant symptom associated with Erythema Multiforme Minor?

Which skin condition is characterized by symmetrical velvety dark plaques usually affecting the neck, axillae, and arm flexures?

What does 'necrobiosis' in necrobiosis lipoidica indicate?

Which of the following is a common association of necrobiosis lipoidica?

What may rapidly evolving acanthosis nigricans involving the lips, tongue, and palms indicate?

Which skin condition may improve by excluding ultraviolet light with daily sunblock application?

What is a recommended diagnostic test for rapidly evolving acanthosis nigricans?

'Replacement of degenerating collagen fibers with lipid material' is a characteristic feature of which skin condition?

What is the characteristic feature of piebaldism?

Which enzyme deficiency causes albinism?

What skin condition is characterized by localized depigmentation that is sharply demarcated and symmetrical?

Which disease is associated with acanthosis nigricans due to the deposition of bile salts from liver disease, iron salts, drugs, or metallic salts?

What is a common cause of post-inflammatory pigmentation?

In malabsorption syndromes, pellagra, and scurvy, what skin manifestation is commonly observed?

What condition is characterized by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma?

Which skin condition is characterized by telangiectasia, reticulate pigmentation, atrophy, and loss of pigment?

In which skin condition is there a gradual progression to infiltrated lesions, nodules, ulceration, and occasionally erythroderma in Sezary syndrome?

Which pregnancy dermatosis usually starts in the striae of the abdomen during the third trimester and can become widespread?

Which skin condition may initially resemble Polymorphous eruption of pregnancy but then develops pemphigoid-like vesicles spreading over the abdomen and thighs?

Which skin condition is benign and presents as a non-specific pruritic papular rash that arises during pregnancy?

Which etiology is associated with Poikiloderma?

What is a distinguishing feature of Polymorphous eruption of pregnancy (PEP) compared to other pregnancy dermatoses?

Which skin condition has a greater prevalence of premature and small-for-dates babies and a high recurrence rate?

What distinguishes Pemphigoid Gestationis from Polymorphous eruption of pregnancy?

Which skin feature may be observed with Poikiloderma?

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