1
Q
Treatment of mild to moderate acne
A
12 weeks course in evening
Topical combination therapy of:
1. Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide
2. Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin
3. Retinoids + clindamycin
Or topical benzoyl peroxide monotherapy
2
Q
Acne may be classified into mild, moderate or severe. What are the differences
A
(a) Mild - comedones +/- sparse inflammatory lesions
(b) Moderate - widespread non-inflammatory lesions, papules and pustules
(c) Severe - extensive inflammatory lesiobs, nodules, pitting, scarring
3
Q
target lesions are called
A
erythema multiforme
can be caused by viruses (HSV), NSAIDs, bacteria, penicillin, COCP, lupus, sarcoid, cancers
4
Q
Gram-negative folliculitis may occur as a complication of long-term antibiotic use in acne. What can be used to treat this if this occurs?
A
High dose oral trimethoprim
5
Q
Two types of contact dermatitis and main differences
A
(a) Irritant - non-allergic, due to weak acids, alkalis. On the hands. Erythema but no crusting and no vesicles
(b) Allergic - type IV hypersensitivity. Often on the head after hair days. Acute weeping eczema on hairline, not scalp. Crusting + vesicles.
Rx: potent steroid
6
Q
4 skin manifestations of SLE
A
- Photosensitive butterfly rash
- Discoid lupus
- Alopecia
- Livedo reticularis - net-like rash
7
Q
Acute flares of Hidradenitis suppurativa are treated with steroids and flucloxacillin. What is long-term disease treated with
A
Topical clindamycin
Or oral lymecycline or clindamycin and rifampicin
Consider surgical excision of some lumps
8
Q
autoimmune blistering disorder
mucosal involvement
A
pemphigus
9
Q
erythema multiforme (target lesions) are caused by what most commonly
A
herpes simplex virus
10
Q
Hirsutism is often used to describe androgen-dependent hair growth, what describes androgen-independent growth
A
Hypertrichosis
11
Q
small blistering rash that arises on the rim of the ears in boys aged 5-14 years old in the spring is called…
A
juvenile spring eruption
12
Q
if guttate psoriasis covers greater than what % then when should the patient be referred for phototherapy under dermatology
A
> 10%
13
Q
patients with psoriasis should be screened annually for …?
A
psoriatric arthropathy
using validated screening tool e.g. PEST
14
Q
What 3 vitamin deficiencies can cause angular cheilosis/stomatitis (crusty corners of mouth)
A
Zinc
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Iron
15
Q
Psoriasis chronic plaque trunk and limbs management
A
- Topical steroid OD + topical vitamin D daily up to 4 weeks
- If no improvement after 8 weeks, offer topical vitamin D twice daily
- If no improvement, then topical steroid twice daily for up to 4 weeks; or coal tar preparation once or twice daily
- Short acting dithranol
16
Q
facial hirsuitism treatment
A
topical eflornithine
CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy and breastfeeding
17
Q
Erythema ab igne caused by
A
infrared radiation
i.e. heat from fireplace
18
Q
two moderate potency steroids
A
betnovate RD - betamethasone 0.025%
eumovate - clobetasone 0.05%
19
Q
two potent steroids
A
cutivate - fluticasone 0.05%
betnovate - betamethasone 0.1%
20
Q
a very potent steroid
A
dermovate - clobetasol 0.05%
21
Q
NICE advises that potent topical steroids for psoriasis should not be used continuously on the same site for longer than how many weeks, and how long of a break should there be after
A
Do not use on same site for over 8 weeks
Take a break for at least 4 weeks between courses
VERY potent ones - not for more than 4 weeks, with 4 week break
22
Q
first-line treatment for lichen planus
A
potent topical steroids
benzydamine mouthwash for oral lichen planus
extensive - oral steroids, immunosuppression
23
Q
what aged can kids be started on oral tetracyclines for acne
A
12 or older
24
Q
shin lesions - yellow and waxy in diabetics are called
A
necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
25
for chronic psoriasis, first line is usually vitamin D + topical steroid OD at first. in what regions of the body is just MILD-MOD topical steroid prescribed (without vit D)
Scalp
Face
Flexures
For TWO weeks
NOTE THE STEROID IS MILD-MOD POTENCY NOT STRONG.
26
rare psycho-dermatological condition characterised by self-inflicted skin lesions and normal skin punch biopsy
dermatitis artefacta
27
pregnant woman with itchy rash around her umbilicus - no blisters
Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy
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pregnant woman with itchy rash around her umbilicus - there are blisters
Herpes gestationis
29
Areas of skin - typically axillae, neck and skin folds - become thickened and hyperpigmented in T2DM patients. What is this called
Acanthosis nigricans
On the neck, axilla and groin
30
The most significant complication of PUVA therapy for psoriasis is
squamous cell carcinoma
31
chronic itch on medial border of scapula - what condition
notalgia paraesthetica
32
when can kids with impetigo return to school
when lesions are crusted over or 48 hours after treatment starts
33
when can kids with measles or rubella return to school
until 4 days after onset of rash
34
venous ulceration is typically seen where
above the medial malleolus
35
what investigation is done with venous ulceration (above the medial malleolus)
ABPI
Normal values 0.8-1.3
36
Treatment of venous ulceration + peripheral vascular disease
1. compression bandaging (4 layer)
2. oral pentoxifylline - a vasodilator to improve healing rate
37
Crusted scabies is seen in immunosuppressed i.e. HIV patients. What is the treatment
Ivermectin
38
A 34-year-old man presents to his GP with an itchy rash on his genitals and palms. He has also noticed the rash around the site of a recent scar on his forearm. Examination reveals papules with a white-lace pattern on the surface. What is the diagnosis?
Lichen planus
Planus
Pruritis
Papular
Polygonal rash on flexor
39
Lichen sclerosis typically shows what sign on what region of elderly women
Itchy white spots on vulva
40
Keloid scars are most common on
sternum
41
Otitis externa and blepharitis are common complications of which skin condition
seborrhoeic dermatitis
42
Pruritus particularly after warm bath
'Ruddy complexion'
Gout
Peptic ulcer disease
which condition
polycthaemia
43
what psych medication can trigger exacerbation of psoriasis
lithium
44
Recurrent nosebleeds (epistaxis)
Iron deficiency anaemia
Erythema and red dots on skin/hands
What is the condition
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangectasia
i.e. osler weber rendu syndrome
- abnormal blood vessel formations in skin, mucous membranes, lungs, liver, brain
45
4 main diagnostic crtieria of hereditary haemorrhagic telangectasia
1. epistaxis - recurrent nosebleeds
2. telangectasia - at lips, oral, fingers, nose
3. visceral lesions - e.g. GI telangectasia (with or without bleeds), lung, hepatic, cerebral AVMs
4. family history
46
Patients with erythoderma or generalised pustular psoriasis should be referred for dermatology to be seen in what timeframe
same day
47
A 17-year-old girl attends your surgery to look at her feet. For the last 3 weeks, her feet show cracking and peeling. The soles of her feet are shiny and glazed but the heel is unaffected. The web spaces between the toes are spared. What is the diagnosis
Juvenile plantar dermatosis
- spares the web spaces. athletes foot. tinea pedis would not spare these.
48
Vitiligo is associated with which 5 conditions
1. Addison's disease
2. Type ONE diabetes
3. Autoimmune thyroid disorders
4. Pernicious anaemia
5. Alopecia areata
49
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disease with mucosal involvement. There is Nikolsky's sign - bullae spread and pop with pressure.
What is seen on biopsy?
Acantholysis
50
4 nail changes seen in psoriasis arthropathy
1. Pitting
2. Oncholysis
3. Subungual hyperkeratosis
4. Loss of nail
51
What is the preferred method for diagnosing contact dermatitis e.g allergy to nickel
Skin patch test
52
What type of allergy is allergic contact dermatitis i.e. to nickel
Type IV hypersensitivity
53
Oral isotretinoin should not be used in combination with tetracyclines due to the risk of
Benign intracranial hypertension
54
Shingles vaccine is given as a one-off dose for old people at age...
70
offered again at 78
55
molluscum contagiosum is caused by which pathogen
poxvirus
56
Isoretinoin 6 adverse effects
1. Teratogenicity
2. Low mood
3. Dry eyes and lips
4. Raised TGs
5. Thin hair
6. Nosebleeds
57
What is recommended first-line for non‑bullous impetigo (i.e. no fluid filled vesicles, no blisters)
Hydrogen peroxide 1%
Two or three times daily for 5 days
58
How does erythromycin affects the P450 system
P450 INHIBITOR
59
What type of skin cancer does psoriasis increase the risk of
non-melanoma skin cancer
60
What oral antibiotic can be used for acne vulgaris in pregnancy
Oral erythromycin
61
photosensitive rash with blistering and skin fragility on the face and dorsal aspect of hands
with hypertrichosis, hyperpigmentation
what is the diagnosis
porphyria cutanea tarda
62
niacin deficiency (pellagra) presents with what triad
dermatitis
diarrhoea
dementia
63
What is seen in urine in porphyria cutanea tarda?
Elevated uroporphyrinogen
Pink fluroscence of urine under Wood's lamp
Serum iron ferritin levels help to guide therapy also
64
What is the management of porphyria cutanea tarda
Chloroquine
Venesection if ferrin >600
65
Erythrasma is a generally asymptomatic, flat, slightly scaly, pink or brown rash usually found in the groin or axillae. What bacteria is overgrown here
Corynebacterium minutissimum
66
Erythasma - flat, slightly scaly, pink or brown rash usually found in the groin or axillae.
What is shown with Wood's light
Coral-red fluorescence
67
What is the treatment for erythrasma
1. Topical miconazole or antibacterial
2. Oral erythromycin for more extensive infection
68
The most appropriate management for this patient with a keloid scar is
to refer for intralesional triamcinolone (steroid)
69
What type of vaccine is the shingles vaccine
Live-attenuated
Given subcutaneously
70
Grave's disease
Orange peel shin lesions
Shiny appearance
What is this skin lesion called
Pretibial myxoedema
71
One finger tip unit (FTU) for steroids for hands
1 FTU = twice area of the flat of an adult hand
72
Scabies treatment (not crusted)
1. Permethrin 5%
Keep on for 8-12 hours
2. Malathion 0.5%
Keep on for 24 hours
Then wash off
If washed off, then reapply. Reapply treatment 7 days later.
73
Head lice treatment
Malathion
74
What two medications are the systemic agents that are used first-line for severe psoriasis
Methotrexate
Ciclosporin
75
What type of melanoma can arise in areas not associated with sun exposure e.g. soles of feet and palms
Acral lentiginous melanoma
76
What is the most common type of melanoma (70%)
Superficial spreading
77
What are the 3 major criteria "change in" diagnostic features of melanoma
Change in size
irregular shape
irregular colour
78
How should patients with a rhinophyma secondary to rosacea be treated
Refer to dermatology
79
Juvenile spring eruption treatment
1. emollients
2. potent topical steroids
3. avoid sun
4. antihistamines to help itch
80
which emollient is most likely to cause skin irritation
aqueous cream
81
Port wine stains can be associated with certain syndromes such as
Sturge-Weber syndrome
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
82
Port wine stains do not disappear over time. What happens to them
Become darker and raised
83
When should acne be referred to dermatology?
1. Acne conglobate - rare severe in men, extensive inflammatoy papules + nodules, cysts on trunk
2. Nodulo-cystic acne
CONSIDER IF:
- mild to moderate and not responded to 2 courses of treatment
- moderate to severe that has not responded to oral Abx
- severe acne - scarring,
hyperpigmentation, widespread pustules, causing psych distress
84
What psoriasis treatment gives typical brown staining as a side effect
dithranol
85
What medication can be used in refractory pain in acute shingles if simple analgesia and neuropathic analgesia do not help
Prednisolone
86
Which antifungal is contraindicated in hepatic liver failure
Fluconazole
87
How long should co-cyprindiol (Dianette) be used for acne? ue to the increased risk of venous thromboembolism with
Due to the increased risk of venous thromboembolism, it should be discontinued 3-4 cycles after acne has cleared and change to COCP
88
Which oral antibiotic for acne can cause irreversible skin hyperpigmentation
Minocycline
89
Treatment of moderate to severe acne
12 week course of topical combination of:
- adapalene + benzoyl peroxide
- tretinoin + clindamycin
- adapalene + benzoyl peroxide + ORAL Abx (lyme/doxycycline)
- topical azelaic acid + ORAL Abx (lyme/doxycycline)
90
To reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance developing, what 3 treatment options should not be used to treat acne?
1. Monotherapy with topical antibiotic
2. Monotherapy with oral antibiotic
3. Combination of topical antibiotic and oral antibiotic
91
strawberry naevus treatment
watch and wait - most resolve by 10 years of age
if treatment is needed for visual field obstruction, then propranolol, oral steroids or topical b-blockers (timolol)
92
capillary haemangioma not present at birth but may develop rapidly in the first month of life. what is another name?
strawberry naevi
erythematous, raised and multilobed tumours
93
mycoplasma pneumonia causes what type of skin lesions
erythema multiforme
target lesions
94
what scoring system is used to assess severity of hirsuitism
Ferriman-Gallwey scoring system
95
what is management of hirsuitism
1. weight loss
2. cosmetic techniques e.g. waxing/bleaching - not on NHS
3. COCP (Yasmin or Dianette - n.b. dianette has increased VTE)
4. Facial hirsuitism - topical eflornithine
96
if impetigo first line treatment of hydrogen peroxide cream does not work, what is next step
topical fusidic acid
97
Koebner phenomenon is when trauma precipitates new lesions. what conditions does this happen with?
psoriasis
vitiligo
98
keratoderma blenorrhagica is typically seen in what condition
Reiter's syndrome
99
two flat vascular birthmarks present from birth
salmon patch (stork mark) - common, in nape of neck or forehead or eyelids, self-resolve
port wine stain
100
what antifungal is not prescribed orally due to risk of severe hepatic toxicity
oral ketoconazole
101
Treatment of moderate to severe acne
12 weeks course of one of:
- Topical adapalene + topical benzoyl peroxide
- topical tretinoin + topical clindamycin
- topical adapalene + topical benzoyl peroxide with oral Abx
- topical azelaic acid with oral Abx
OR can use COCP instead of oral Abx in combination with topical Rx in women
102
Once acne has cleared what is maintenance therapy recommendation
Maintenance Rx is not always necessary
If frequent relapse, then can consider fixed combination of topical adapalene and topical benzoyl peroxide (or monotherapy with these or azelaic acid)
Review after 12 weeks
103
If a person is taking oral tretinoin for acne, when should they be reviewed after initiation of treatment
1 month after starting - face to face appt
104
2ww referral should be sent if suspicious of melanoma if any of ABCDE criteria, or if the mole scores more than 3 with the 7 point criteria.
What are the 7 point criteria?
Major criteria (2 points each)
- change in size
- irregular shape
- irregular colour
Minor criteria (1 point each)
- diameter >7mm
- oozing
- inflammation
- change in sensation
105
Skin biopsy immunofluorescence for bullous pemphigoid shows what at the dermoepidermal junction?
IgG and C3
106
Main dermatophyte causative organism for fungal nail infection
Trichophyton rubrum
107
Rosacea treatment
Topical brimonidine gel is given for redness. What is given for:
Moderate to severe papules and/or pustules
Topical ivermectin AND
Oral doxycycline
108
autoimmune blistering disorder
itchy
NO mucosal involvement
bullous pemphigoid
109
Which stage of burns are referred to secondary care
- All deep dermal (2nd degree - partial thickness deep), and full-thickness (3rd degree) burns
- Partial thickness superficial dermal (2nd degree dermal) burns of more than 3% TBSA in adults or 2% in children
- Inhalation injury
- Electrical/chemical injury
- Non-accidental injury
110
Treatment for dematitis herpetiformis
dapsone
111
What % diclofenac is used for actonic keratoses
3%
112
Management for hyperhidrosis
(4 steps - TIBS)
1. topical aluminium chloride
2. botulium toxin
3. surgery e.g. endoscopic transthoracic sympathectomy
113
Treatment options for actinic keratosis
1. Avoid sun
2. 5-fluorouracil cream for 2-3 weeks +/- topical steroids to help inflammatio
3. Topical 3% diclofenac
4. Topical imiquimod
5. Cryotherapy
6. Curettage and cautery
114
Course of treatment of oral terbinafine for fungal nail (Trichophyton rubrum) infection
6 weeks - 3 months daily
n.b. if Candida infection, then oral itraconazole is recommended 1st line
115
IV fluids are given to patients with burns of greater than what % total body surface area affected
(a) adults
(b) children
(a) adults >15%
(b) children >10%
116
Are SCCs arising in a chronic scar are typically more or less aggressive?
more aggressive
carry an increased risk of metastasis
117
Rosacea treatment
Topical brimonidine gel is given for redness. What is given for:
Mild to moderate papules and/or pustules
Topical ivermectin
Or topical metronidazole or azelaic acid
118
Referral is considered for rosacea if
- Symtoms have not improved in GP
- Laser therapy may be done for those with teleangectasia
- Rhinophyma
119
Rosacea treatment
If there is prominently erythema/flushing
Topical brimonidine gel - as required, typically reduces within 30mins
120
Assessing burn depths - what are the main appearances for:
(a) Superficial epidermal - 1st degree
(b) Partial thickness (superficial) - 2nd degree
(c) Partial thickness (deep) - 2nd degree
(d) Full thickness - 3rd degree
(a) Red, painful, dry, no blisters
(b) Pink, painful, blisters
(c) White, patches of non-blanching erythema, painful, reduced sensation
(d) White waxy/ brown /black, no blisters, no pain
121
broken 'exclamation mark' hairs is seen in what condition
alopecia areata
122
tinea pedis affects which part of body
feet
123
orange-red lesions with pinpoint redder spots on the glans and adjacent areas of the foreskin in uncircumcised men
Zoon's balanitis
(circumcision is curative, can also use laser therapy + topical steroids)
124
When are escharotomies indicated for burns
circumferential full thickness burns to the torso or limbs
125
tinea corporis affects which part of body
trunk, legs or arms
126
Tinea capis is caused by what 2 fungus
Trichophyton tonsurans
Microsporum canis (cats + dogs)
127
tinea capitis affects which part of body
scalp
128
Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial cutaneous fungal infection caused by which pathogen
Malassezia furfur
same as seborrhoeic dermatitis
129
Microsporum canis (cats + dogs) can cause tinea capis. Under Wood's lamp, what does Microsporum canis show
Green flurescence under Wood's lamp
130
Alopecia areata has localised, well demarcated patches of hair loss. What is the treatment
1. Watch and wait - 50% grows back in 1 year, 80% eventually
2. Topical or intralesional steroids
3. Topical minoxidil
4. Phototherapy
5. Dithranol
6. Contact immunotherapy
+ wigs
131
Tinea corporis (ringworm) treatment
Oral fluconazole
132
Tinea corporis (ringworm) pathogen causes
Trichophyton rubrum
Trichophyton verrucosum
133
What is treatment for tinea capis
1. Oral antifungals
- Terbinafine for trichophyton
- Giseofulvin for Microsporum
2. Topical ketoconazole for the first 2 weeks to reduce transmission
134
Treatment of Pityriasis versicolor (Malassezia furfur)
1. Topical antifungal - ketoconazole shampoo
2. If failure to respond to topical, then oral itraconazole + send scrapings
135
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (malassezia furfur) treatment for:
(a) scalp
(b) face and body
Scalp
1. OTC zinc pyrithione (Head and Shoulders) and tar (Neutrogena T gel).
2. Second line ketoconazole
3. Selenium sulphide + topical steroids
Face + body
1. Topical antifungals - ketoconazole
2. Topical steroids
136
Perioral dermatitis should be treated with
topical or oral antibiotics
137
Treatment of urticaria
1. Non-sedating antihistamines
2. Oral prednisolone for severe or resistant episodes
138
Small vessel vasculitis
1. ANCA-associated - 3 types
2. Immune complex small-vessel vasculitis - 4 types
1. ANCA-associated vasculitis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's)
- Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss)
- Microscopic polyangiitis
2. Immune complex small-vessel
- HSP
- Goodpasture's (anti-GBM)
- Cryoglobulinaemic
- Hypocomplementic urticarial (anti-C1q)
139
Two medium vessel vasculitis
Kawasaki disease
Polyarteritis nodosa
140
Two large vessel vasculitis
Temporal arteritis
Takayasu's arteritis
141
Seborrhoeic dermatitis - an inflammatory reaction to which pathogen
Malassezia furfur
142
Pregnancy is a contraindication to which acne treatment
Topical and oral retinoid treatment
And oral Abx tetracyclines (use erthromycin)
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