Dermatology

Question 1

Which drug is commonly implicated in bullous pemphigoid?

Answer 1

Vildagliptin

Question 2

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is a morbiliform drug eruption? How long is onset after drug exposure?

Answer 2

• Type IV

- Typical onset 5-14 days

Question 3

Which haplotype is associated with an increased risk of Stevens Johnson syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis due to carbamazepine in the Asian population?

Answer 3

HLA-B 15:02

Question 4

Gottron’s papules and heliotrope rash are pathognomonic of which condition?

Answer 4

Dermatomyositis