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First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (2020) | Physician Assistant (PA) School Study Aid
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
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
Actinic Keratosis
- Sun Exposure
- Papules or Plaques
- Small, Rough
- Erythematous
- Precursor to Squamous Cell Carcinoma
53 secs
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
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
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
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
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