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An Intro on Skin Diseases
The Anatomy of the Skin
Some General Observations
Classification of the Elementary Lesions
Etiology
Local Dermal Inflammations
The Eruptions of Acute Specific Diseases
Papular Inflammations
Eczema
Bullous Diseases and Anomalous forms
Suppurative Inflammation
Squamous Inflammation
Diathetic Diseases
Hypertrophic and Atrophic Affections
Ichthyosis
Scleriasis
Formations or Neoplasmata
Cutaneous Haemorrhages
Pruritus
Chromatogenous diseases (alteration in the pigmentation)
Parasitic diseases
Favus
Disorders of the glands
Lichen Propicus or Prickly Heat
Diseases of the hair and hair follicle
Various lesions not classified
Dermatology
An Intro on Dermatology
Basic Science and Immunology
Melanocytes, Langherhans & Merkel Cells
Hair and Nails
Pediatric Dermatology
Childhood Infectious Diseases
Bullous Diseases
Tumors of Fat, Muscle and Bone
Genodermatoses
Syndromes with premature aging
Dermal Disorders
Diseases of the hair and nails
General Dermatology
Papulosquamous, Lichenoid & Eczematous
Granulomatous Diseases
Erythemas and Purpuras
Vesiculobullous Diseases
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Pigmentary Disorders & Vitamin Defects
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Infectious Diseases
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Fungal Infections
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Infestations
Benign and Malignant Tumors
Premalignant and Malignant Tumors
Dermatologic Surgery
Excisions, Flaps, and Grafts
Surgical Complications
Cryosurgery and Electrosurgery
Sutures, Antiseptics, and Dressings
Nail Surgery
Pharmacology and Drug Reactions
Immunosuppressant Drugs
Other Drugs in Skin Disease and Care
Drug Reactions and Interactions
Pathology
Dermoscopy and Electron Microscopy
Life After Boards
High Yield Facts and Buzz Words
Skin Care
An Intro on Skin Care
Basic about Skin
Biology of the Skin
Assessment and Planning Care
Protecting the skin and preventing breakdown
Emollients
Psychological and social aspects of skin care
Helping patients make the most of their treatment
Illness Managment : Psoriasis
Illness Managment : Eczema
Illness Managment : Acne
Skin cancer and its prevention
Infective skin conditions and infestations
Less common skin conditions
Cosmetic Dermatology
An Intro on Cosmetic Dermatology
Anti-Aging Medicine As It Relates to Dermatology
Hormonal Regulation of Aging
Oral Antioxidant Nutrients
Anti-Aging Skin Care Ingredient Technologies
Photoaging & Pigmentary Changes in Skin
Chemexfoliation & Superficial Resurfacing
Medium-Depth Chemical Peeling
Deep Chemical Peeling
Botulinum Toxin
Soft Tissue Augmentation
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy Techniques for the Treatment of Varicose Veins
Dermatology FAQs
An Intro to Dermatology FAQs
Top 100 Undisclosed Facts
General FAQs
Inherited Disorders
Inflammatory Disorders
Infections and Infestations
Cutaneous Manifestations of Internal Diseases
Benign Tumors of the Skin
Malignant Tumors of the Skin
Treatment of Skin Disorders
Special Patient Populations
Emergencies and Miscellaneous Problems
Inherited Disorders
Inherited Disorders is further divided into
Disorders of Keratinization
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What are the ichthyosiform dermatoses?
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What does “ichthyosis” mean?
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How common are the congenital ichthyoses? How are they inherited?
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What features help differentiate the most common inherited ichthyoses?
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What genetic defect is responsible for X-linked ichthyosis (XLI)?
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What additional phenotypes may patients with XLI contiguous gene syndromes exhibit?
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What important birth history may be obtained in patients with XLI?
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Name the hereditary syndromes presenting with ichthyosis as a component.What is a collodion baby?
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What is a harlequin fetus?
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Name several conditions associated with acquired ichthyosis.
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Are laboratory tests helpful in the diagnosis of ichthyoses?
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Is prenatal diagnosis of congenital ichthyosis possible?
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How is ichthyosis treated?
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What is Hailey-Hailey disease?
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How does Hailey-Hailey disease present?
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Do any factors exacerbate the skin changes of Hailey-Hailey?
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Which diseases may be confused with Hailey-Hailey disease?
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How is Hailey-Hailey disease treated?
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What is Darier’s disease?
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How is Darier’s disease diagnosed?
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Are there any nail or hair changes in Darier’s disease?
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Is Darier’s disease difficult to treat?
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What is a collodion baby?
Mechanobullous Disorders
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What are the mechanobullous disorders?
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Do all of the blisters that form in EB develop in the same layer of the skin?
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How is EB classified, and what are the major modes of inheritance?
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Describe the clinical findings in EB simplex.
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Is the cause of EB simplex known?
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What are the clinical findings in junctional EB?
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Is the cause of junctional EB known?
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What are the clinical findings in dystrophic EB?
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Is the cause of dystrophic EB known?
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What is Kindler’s syndrome?
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Can a definitive diagnosis of the various EB types be made on clinical presentation?
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Are there any treatments for the mechanobullous disorders?
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Are prenatal diagnostic techniques useful for this group of disorders?
Neurocutaneous Disorders
Neurofibromatosis
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What are the two main forms of neurofibromatosis?
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Outline the diagnostic criteria for NF-1.
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Where is the gene for NF-1 located? What protein does it encode?
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What is the earliest skin sign of NF-1?
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What is Crowe’s sign? When does it develop?
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When do peripheral neurofibromas appear in NF-1?
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What is a plexiform neurofibroma?
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What are Lisch nodules?
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What is the most common central nervous system (CNS) tumor occurring in NF-1?
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How common is intellectual impairment in NF-1?
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What are the most common skeletal abnormalities in NF-1?
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How frequently should patients with NF-1 be assessed? What should this assessment include?
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What are the diagnostic criteria for NF-2?
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Where is the gene for NF-2? What is the gene product?
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What are the most common presenting symptoms of NF-2?
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What are the skin signs of NF-2?
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What is the ocular sign of NF-2?
Tuberous Sclerosis
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Tuberous sclerosis is also known as epiloia. What does this term mean?
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What is the inheritance of tuberous sclerosis?
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Where are the genetic defects for tuberous sclerosis?
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What is the earliest skin sign of tuberous sclerosis?
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Adenoma sebaceum is a misnomer. What is the correct term for the facial lesions seen in tuberous sclerosis?
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What are Koenen’s tumors?
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What is a shagreen patch?
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What are tubers, and where do they occur?
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What signs of tuberous sclerosis may be revealed on funduscopic examination?
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Which cardiac abnormality is characteristic of tuberous sclerosis?
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Can renal involvement occur in tuberous sclerosis?
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What is the prognosis for patients with tuberous sclerosis?
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
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Name the two essential components of the Sturge-Weber syndrome.
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What is the inheritance of the Sturge-Weber syndrome?
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Where does the port wine stain most commonly occur in Sturge-Weber syndrome?
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What are the complications of leptomeningeal angiomatosis?
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When does epilepsy usually begin in the Sturge-Weber syndrome?
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Can the extent of neurologic involvement be predicted from the size of the facial port wine stain?
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What investigations confirm leptomeningeal angiomatosis?
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Do ocular complications occur in the Sturge-Weber syndrome?
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How can the facial port wine stain be treated?
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In what other neurocutaneous disorders do facial or occipitocervical port wine stains occur?
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What is the inheritance of ataxia-telangiectasia?
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What is the earliest clinical sign of ataxia-telangiectasia?
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Name the typical skin sign of ataxia-telangiectasia.
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What are the two most common causes of death in ataxia-telangiectasia?
Neurocutaneous Melanocytosis
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What are the essential features of neurocutaneous melanocytosis (NCM)?
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What type of congenital nevus is usually present?
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Is it always symptomatic?
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How is it diagnosed?
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