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What characteristic is NOT associated with the patient described?
What characteristic is NOT associated with the patient described?
- Contagiousness (correct)
- Recurrent eruption
- Presence of thin scale
- Asymptomatic macules
Which condition could potentially be linked to the patient's symptoms?
Which condition could potentially be linked to the patient's symptoms?
- Hyperhidrosis or HIV infection (correct)
- Psoriasis
- Tinea corporis
- Atopic dermatitis
What finding would most likely be considered irrelevant in this patient's assessment?
What finding would most likely be considered irrelevant in this patient's assessment?
- Location of the macules
- Skin color of the macules
- VDRL test results (correct)
- Presence of associated symptoms
Which statement about the patient's lesions is accurate?
Which statement about the patient's lesions is accurate?
Which color of macules is not mentioned as a characteristic of the patient's condition?
Which color of macules is not mentioned as a characteristic of the patient's condition?
Flashcards
Macular skin lesions
Macular skin lesions
Asymptomatic skin lesions characterized by white, red, yellow, or brown macules covered by a thin scale, typically found on the trunk and upper arms.
Contagious or VDRL?
Contagious or VDRL?
These lesions are not contagious and are not caused by a sexually transmitted infection, so a positive VDRL test is unlikely.
Hyperhidrosis or HIV?
Hyperhidrosis or HIV?
While these lesions are not related to VDRL (syphilis) or typical contagious infections, conditions like hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) or HIV infection can be associated with them.
Recurrent eruption?
Recurrent eruption?
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Underlying causes
Underlying causes
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Study Notes
Skin Condition Description
- A patient presenting with asymptomatic, white, red, yellow, or brown macules covered by a thin scale on the trunk and upper arms is described.
Possible Diagnoses/Conditions
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) or HIV infection are possible, though not definitive, given the description.
- The patient may or may not have a positive VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test.
- The patient is not necessarily contagious based on just the skin presentation itself.
- Recurrent eruptions are not a guaranteed symptom, and this must be determined individually.
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