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This condition is known as “the itch that rashes” and is strongly associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis.
What is atopic dermatitis?
This condition is commonly treated with intralesional triamcinolone injections for localized disease.
What is alopecia areata?
First-line treatment for mild acne vulgaris generally involves these two topical therapies used together.
What are benzoyl peroxide and topical antibiotics (or retinoids)?
The bacteria involved in acne pathogenesis.
What is Cutibacterium acnes?
This sign refers to pinpoint bleeding that occurs after removal of scale in psoriasis.
What is the Auspitz sign?
This acneiform condition presents with facial erythema, telangiectasias, papules, and pustules — but NO comedones.
What is rosacea?
Chronic overuse of topical corticosteroids most commonly leads to this permanent skin change.
What is skin atrophy?
This medication is first-line topical therapy for rosacea and perioral dermatitis.
What is metronidazole?
These two oral tetracycline antibiotics are commonly used to treat moderate inflammatory acne
What are doxycycline and minocycline?
This phenomenon causes skin lesions to appear at sites of trauma.
What is the Koebner phenomenon?
A single large “herald patch” followed 1–2 weeks later by smaller lesions in a Christmas-tree pattern suggests this diagnosis
What is pityriasis rosea?
This condition may appear eczematous but worsens with topical steroids, causing a rebound flare.
What is perioral dermatitis?
This hair-loss treatment is FDA-approved for androgenetic alopecia and can be used topically or orally.
What is minoxidil?
Besides acne vulgaris, this is the only other condition characterized by the presence of comedones.
What is hidradenitis suppurativa?
A positive Nikolsky sign is most strongly associated with this blistering disease.
What is pemphigus vulgaris?
Violaceous, flat-topped papules with Wickham striae and possible mucosal involvement describe this disorder.
What is lichen planus?
This systemic corticosteroid regimen is used for severe allergic contact dermatitis, such as poison ivy.
What is an oral prednisone taper (starting ~60 mg daily)?
The most important first step in managing perioral dermatitis.
What is stopping topical corticosteroids and facial products?
A key clinical feature that distinguishes rosacea from acne vulgaris
What is absence of comedones?
This condition is defined by epidermal detachment involving more than 30% of body surface area.
What is toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)?
Tense bullae in an elderly patient with intense pruritus most strongly suggest this disease.
What is bullous pemphigoid?
This steroid-sparing topical immunomodulator is preferred over steroids for chronic eyelid or facial dermatitis.
What is pimecrolimus or tacrolimus?
This acne medication is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy and requires enrollment in iPLEDGE.
What is isotretinoin?
This topical acne medication helps prevent antibiotic resistance when used with topical antibiotics
What is benzoyl peroxide?
This medication is the most common cause of TEN.
What is allopurinol?