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DERMATOLOGY NOTESFOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
ByJ.R. Phillip MD, PhD
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DERMATOLOGY NOTESFOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
Copyright © 2012 by J.R. Phillip MD, PhD
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Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans on axilla
Velvety brown lesion usually located in axilla/neckAssn: stomach adenocarcinoma, MEN II b, insulin resistance (DM, obesity)
Acne Rosacea
An Old Man and His Grandson, by Domenico Ghirlandaio shows skin damage from end-stage rosacea
Looks like acne but begins in middle age
Assn: Rhinophyma (red bulbous nose, see image above)Tx: topical Metronidazole, Tetracycline POFamous Sufferers: J.P. Morgan
Self-conscious about his rosacea, J. P. Morgan hated being photographed
Severe Cystic AcneTx: Isotretinoin PO (vitamin A analogue, teratogenic, pregnancy test before commencing treatment then monthly)
Acne Vulgaris
Different types of Acne Vulgaris: A: Cystic acne on the face, B: Subsiding tropical acne of trunk, C: Extensive acne on chest and shoulders
Tx: Tretinoin, Benzoyl Peroxide, topical antibiotic
Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis on the lip
Develops on sun-exposed areasPrecancerous lesion, can progress to squamous cell CAProphylaxis: sunscreenTx: topical 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), Tretinoin (emollient cream), liquid N2
Alopecia Areata
AutoimmuneTx: localized Steroid injection (hair loss can recur after successful treatment)
Anthrax
Anthrax skin lesion
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