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Published	08/28/2024	What are the main steps to taking a dermatological history?{{c1::CC, HPI, PMH, FH, SH, Meds, Allergies, Impact on QOL}}
Published	08/28/2024	What are the general steps to examining an individual lesion on the skin?{{c1::Inspect, Describe Size, Color, Associated secondary change, and morphol…
Published	08/28/2024	What are the general steps to examining a pigmented lesion on the skin?{{c1::ABCDAsymmetryIrregular border2+ colors within the lesionDiameter > 6mm…
Published	08/28/2024	What are the characteristics to examine when palpating an individual lesion on the skin?{{c1::Surface, Consistency, Mobility, Tenderness, Temperature}…
Published	08/28/2024	What are the systematic checks to remember when examining the skin?{{c1::Examine the nails, scalp, hair & mucous membranes too}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does pruritus mean? {{c1::Itching}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is a lesion on the skin? {{c1::an area of altered skin}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is a the abnormality on the skin? {{c1::a nevus: a localized malformation of tissue structures}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is the abnormality on the skin? {{c1::a comedoneA plug in a sebaceous follicle containing altered sebum, bacteria and cellular debris; can p…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "generalized" refer to, when describing the pattern of spread of lesions? {{c1::all over the body}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "widespread" refer to, when describing the pattern of spread of lesions? {{c1::extensive}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "localized" refer to, when describing the pattern of spread of lesions? {{c1::restricted to one area of skin}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "flexural" refer to, when describing the pattern of spread of lesions? {{c1::body folds}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "extensor" refer to, when describing the pattern of spread of lesions? {{c1::knees, elbows, shins, etc...}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "pressure area" refer to, when describing the pattern of spread of lesions? {{c1::Sacrum, buttocks, ankles, heels}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "dermatome" refer to, when describing the pattern of spread of lesions? {{c1::An area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "photosensitive" refer to, when describing the pattern of spread of lesions? {{c1::Affects sun-exposed areas}}
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Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "discrete" refer to, when describing the pattern or shape of grouped lesions?{{c1::Individual lesions separated from each other}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "confluent" refer to, when describing the pattern or shape of grouped lesions?{{c1::lesions merging together}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "linear" refer to, when describing the pattern or shape of grouped lesions?{{c1::in a line}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "target" refer to, when describing the pattern or shape of grouped lesions?{{c1::Concentric rings (like a dartboard)}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "annular" refer to, when describing the pattern or shape of grouped lesions?{{c1::Like a circle or ring}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "discoid" refer to, when describing the pattern or shape of grouped lesions?{{c1::a coin-shaped/round lesion}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "erythema" refer to, when describing the color of skin?{{c1::redness due to inflammation and vasodilatation that blanches on pressu…
Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "purpura" refer to, when describing the color of skin?{{c1::Red or purple colour (due to bleeding into the skin or mucous membrane)…
Published	08/28/2024	What is the difference between petechiae and ecchymoses?{{c1::petechiae (small pinpoint macules) vs. ecchymoses (larger bruise-like patches)}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is the diagnosis? {{c1::Pityriasis versicolor}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is the diagnosis? {{c1::Vitiligo}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is the diagnosis? {{c1::Melasma (increased melanin pigmentation)}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is melasma? {{c1::increased melanin pigmentation}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does the term "macule" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion?{{c1::Primary flat area of altered color}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "patch" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Larger flat area of altered col…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "papule" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Solid raised lesion < 0.5cm…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "nodule" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Solid raised lesion > 0.5cm…
Published	08/28/2024	What is this? {{c1::Pyogenic granuloma (granuloma telangiectaticumPrimary; Solid raised lesion > 0.5cm in diameter with a deeper component}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "plaque" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Palpable scaling raised l…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "vescile" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Raised, clear fluid-fill…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "vesicle" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; (small blister)Raised, c…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "bulla" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; (large blister)Raised, cle…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "pustule" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; pus-containing lesion &l…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "abscess" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Localised accumulation o…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "wheal" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Transient raised lesion du…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "boil" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Staphylococcal infection ar…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "furuncle" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; Staphylococcal infectio…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "carbuncle" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a lesion on the skin?{{c1::Primary; multiple boils/furuncl…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "excoriation" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary lesion on the skin?{{c1::Loss of epidermis f…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "lichenification" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::Well-defined roughenin…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "scale" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::Flakes of stratum corneum}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "crust" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::Rough surface consisting of drie…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "scar" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::New fibrous tissue which occurs p…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "atrophic" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::thinning}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "hypertrophic" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::hyperproliferation within…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "keloidal" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::hyperproliferation beyond wou…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "ulcer" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::Loss of epidermis and dermis (he…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "fissure" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::An epidermal crack often due t…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "striae" refer to when describing the morphology (structure) of a secondary skin lesion?{{c1::Linear areas which progress fro…
Published	08/28/2024	What does "alopecia" refer to when describing hair?{{c1::loss of hair}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "hirsutism" refer to when describing hair?{{c1::androgen dependent hair growth in a female}}
Published	08/28/2024	What does "hypertrichosis" refer to when describing hair?{{c1::Non-androgen dependent pattern of excessive hair growth}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this?{{c1::Hypertrichosis}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this?  What is the differential diagnosis?{{c1::clubbing: Loss of angle between the posterior nail fold and nail plate}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this?  What is the differential diagnosis?{{c1::Koilonychia: Spoon-shaped depression of the nail plate}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this?  What is the differential diagnosis?{{c1::Onycholysis: Separation of the distal end of the nail plate from nail bed}}
Published	08/28/2024	What is this?  What is the differential diagnosis?{{c1::Pitting: Punctate depressions of the nail plate}}
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