Lab Test
Erythrasma shows up as this color when using a Wood Lamp.
What is coral red?
The test used to identify bacteria.
What is a Gram Stain?
Comedones present in these two ways.
What are open (blackhead) and closed (whitehead)?
Etiology is "Key to diagnosis".
What is contact dermatitis?
Itch scratch relief, pruritic scaly, and violaceous color describe this skin condition.
What is Lichen Simplex Chronicus?
Some types of Tinea (fungus) when using a Wood Lamp.
What is Green?
The test used to identify viruses.
What is the Tzanck Smear?
Treatcyclines, broadly speaking, treat this common skin condition.
What is acne?
Hydrocortisone and a prednisone taper treat this common dermatosis.
What is contact dermatitis?
Petaloid dark skin describes this "dermatitis".
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Pseudomonas present as this color combo when using a Woods Lamp.
What is yellow-green?
Spirochetes test
What is a dark field examination? (Microscopy)
Most commonly located in the Axilla, involving the Apocrine gland, and occurring after puberty describes this dermatosis.
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Topical Flagyl is used to treat this dermatosis.
What is Rosacea?
(Don't forget Doxy)
This dermatosis has a seasonal preference and is treated with topical steroids and topical antifungals.
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
If seen while using a Woods Lamp, Yellow-green or blue indicates this skin abnormality.
What is Vitiligo?
A scraping test is used to identify this type of organism
What is a parasite?
This dermatosis presents with no comedones, Rhinophyma, and can have ocular involvement.
What is Rosacea?
Pruritic wheals, progression to anaphylaxis, and histamine-mediated describe this dermatosis.
What is Urticaria?
Scaling plaques are a dominating feature.
What is Psoriasis?
KOH - a test for yeast and fungus
What is Potassium Hydroxide?
Erythrasma shows up as this color when using a Wood Lamp.
What is Coral Red?
Highlighted and foot stomped so I added it again, you're welcome.
Rosacea is often irritated by the following.
What are ETOH, hot beverages, histamine-rich foods, and stress?
Treated with Lidex, an antihistamine, and an occlusive wrap.
What is Lichen Simplex Chronicus?
Not a real Jeopardy question but important notes for this dermatosis.
Psoriasis: Presents on extensor portions of the body
Auspitz sign - pinpoint bleeding, due to scale removal
Koebner phenomena - Mechanical scratching, causes lesions
Oil spot sign of nails
Occlusive wrap, antihistamines, and Keratolytics, refer greater than 5%.