Skin Anatomy
This layer of skin contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Langerhans cells.
What is the epidermis?
This common condition causes silvery scales on extensor surfaces.
What is psoriasis?
This topical class is commonly used to reduce inflammation in eczema.
What are corticosteroids?
The sign in which lateral eyebrow thinning is seen in hypothyroidism.
What is Queen Anne’s sign?
The rule used to evaluate suspicious pigmented lesions.
What is the ABCDE rule?
These structures produce sebum.
What are sebaceous glands?
“Target” lesions are characteristic of this hypersensitivity reaction.
What is erythema multiforme?
This oral retinoid is used to treat severe cystic acne.
What is isotretinoin?
Herald patch followed by a “Christmas tree” pattern.
What is pityriasis rosea?
Potassium hydroxide prep is used to identify this type of skin infection.
What is a fungal infection (dermatophyte)?
The protein responsible for the waterproof barrier of the skin.
What is keratin?
This blistering disorder is caused by autoantibodies against desmoglein 3.
What is pemphigus vulgaris?
Antifungal used to treat tinea corporis.
What is terbinafine?
Skin finding in dermatomyositis with a violaceous rash on eyelids.
What is a heliotrope rash?
Tzanck smear is used to detect this type of virus.
What is herpes simplex or varicella-zoster virus?
The immune cell type found in the stratum spinosum.
What are Langerhans cells?
This skin cancer has “pearly” borders and telangiectasias.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
This immunosuppressive drug is used for psoriasis and requires renal monitoring.
What is cyclosporine?
Sudden appearance of multiple seborrheic keratoses may indicate internal malignancy.
What is the Leser–Trélat sign?
This dermatosis presents with “sawtooth” infiltrate of lymphocytes at the dermoepidermal junction.
What is lichen planus?
This is the thickest layer of the skin and contains blood vessels and nerves.
What is the dermis?
This life-threatening condition involves epidermal detachment of >30% body surface area.
What is toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)?
Monoclonal antibody used to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
What is dupilumab?
Genetic syndrome with mucocutaneous pigmentation and GI polyps.
What is Peutz–Jeghers syndrome?
This condition presents with café-au-lait macules and axillary freckling.
What is neurofibromatosis type 1?