Why acne is so common in teens
hormone-associated increase in sebum + excess keratinization of follicles
blocked off
lipases of P. acne digest sebum –> inflammation
Psoriasis primarily due to
excessive keratinocyte proliferation
Auspitz sign
psoriasis
because of shallow epidermis over elongated dermal papillae
rub away shallow dermis –> reveal dermis
microbleeds = Auspitz sign
Lichen planus way to remember
P’s
pruritic, planar, polygonal, purple
Histology of lichen planus
inflammation at dermal-epidermal junction