dermatology

Question 1

Patients with alopecia aerata should be screened for what?

Answer 1

other autoimmune diseases (pernicious anaemia, thyroid disease)

Question 2

Venous ulceration most commonly occurs where?

Answer 2

medial malleolus

Question 3

What is the bacteria on our skin that contributes to acne

Answer 3

Propionibacterium acnes

Question 4

the four common associations with spider naevi?

Answer 4

• idiopathic
• Liver disease
• pregnancy
• COCP

Question 5

A jittery and hypotonic baby may suggest

Answer 5

neonatal hypoglycaemia

The use of maternal labetalol is a risk factor and these babies must have their blood glucose measured.