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First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (2023) | Medicine (MD/DO) School Study Aid
Acne Vulgaris Presentation and Pathophysiology
- Presentation
- Papules/Comedones in Mild Cases
- Blackheads Open, Whiteheads Closed
- Pustules in Mild-Moderate Cases
- Nodules/Cysts in Severe Cases
- Pathophysiology
- Inflammation at Hair Follicle/Sebaceous Gland
- Increased Androgens
- Colonization by Cutibacterium Acnes
3 mins
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema
- Presentation
- Pruritic Vesicles
- Inflammatory Skin Rash
- Cheeks in Children
- Skin Flexural Areas
- Associated with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
- Treatment
- Tacrolimus
- Moisturizers
- Corticosteroids
- Phototherapy
- Avoid Triggers
- Antihistamines
2 mins
Hypersensitivity Type IV
- Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity
- T Cell Mediated
- Antibody Independant
- Macrophages Activated
- Examples
- Transplant Rejection
- PPD Skin Test
- Contact Dermatitis
1 min
Melanocytic Nevus
- Characteristics
- Benign Tumor of Melanocytes
- Nested Proliferations at Dermal-Epidermal Junction
- Junctional
- Intradermal
- Risk Factors
- Genetics
- Childhood Sun Exposure
- Considerations
- Melanoma
2 mins
Psoriasis
- Presentation
- Epidermal Hyperproliferation Keratinocytes
- Defined Red Salmon Plaques
- Silvery Scales
- Extensor Surfaces
- Bleeding when Removed
- Auspitz Sign
- Pruritus
- Nail Changes
- Histological Finding
- Munro Microabscesses
- Nucleated Cells in Stratum Corneum
- Treatment
- Retinoids
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Tar
- Immunosuppressants
2 mins
Rosacea
- Characteristics
- Episodes Provoked by Alcohol, Heat, or Emotions
- Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea
- Facial Flushing and Telangiectasias
- Sun Protection
- Topical Brimonidine
- Papulopustular Rosacea
- Papules and Pustules
- Topical Metronidazole
- Phymatous Rosacea
- Rhinophyma
- Laser Ablation
- Considerations
- Avoid Triggers
2 mins
Verrucae
- Warts
- Characteristics
- Papillary Cauliflower Like Growths
- Low-Risk Human Papillomavirus
- Epidermal Hyperplasia and Hyperkeratosis
- Koilocytes
- Management
- No Treatment Needed
- Topical Salicylic Acid
- Cryotherapy
2 mins
Genital Warts - Condylomata Acuminata
- Mechanism
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Assessment
- Papillary Cauliflower Like Growths
- Bleeding
- Vaginal Discharge
- Interventions
- Wart Removal
- Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
- Podophyllin resin
- Cryotherapy
- Considerations
- HPV Vaccine
- Cervical Cancer
2 mins
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- Characteristics
- Inflammation of Facial Follicles
- Associated with Shaving
- Cheeks, Jawline, and Neck
- Black Males
- Clinical Features
- Pustules and Papules
- Pruritus
- Painful
- Treatment
- Avoid Shaving
- Topical Clindamycin
- Low-Potency Steroid
- Topical Retinoid
2 mins
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Pathophysiology
- Type IV Hypersensitivity
- Physical Contact with Allergen
- Nickel
- Neomycin
- Poison Ivy
- Clinical Features
- Urticaria
- Pruritus
- Erythematous, Vesicular
- Diagnosis
- Patch Testing
- Treatment
- Avoid Cause
- Topical Hydrocortisone
- Antihistamines
- Cool Water Soaks
2 mins
Seborrheic Keratosis
- Features
- Flat, Greasy, Pigmented Squamous Epithelium
- "Stuck-On" Appearance
- Horn Cysts
- Proliferation of Immature Keratinocytes
- Most Common Benign Tumor in the Elderly
- Location
- Head, Trunk, and Extremities
- Considerations
- GI Adenocarcinoma
- Leser-Trelat Sign
- Treatment
- Observation
- Cryotherapy
2 mins
