Tinea versicolor – Friday Pop Quiz 9/2/2022
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A 42-year-old male presents with multiple round to oval hypomelanotic patches measuring several centimeters in size. The lesions coalesce centrally and are more prominent on the trunk. Associated fine scale is apparent upon scratching the skin. The distribution is symmetric and favors the chest, abdomen, and back. Which of the following is not a proposed mechanism of the hypopigmented skin in …
A 42-year-old male presents with multiple round to oval hypomelanotic patches measuring several centimeters in size. The lesions coalesce centrally and are more prominent on the trunk. Associated fine scale is apparent upon scratching the skin. The distribution is symmetric and favors the chest, abdomen, and back. Which of the following is not a proposed mechanism of the hypopigmented skin in … Continue reading "Tinea versicolor – Friday Pop Quiz 9/2/2022"
After discussion, this patient decides to proceed with treatment with sonidegib. Which of the following needs to be checked prior to initiation?
A. CK
B. Lipid levels
C. TSH
D. ALT/AST
E. CBC
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The medication that the FDA recently approved for the treatment of this condition inhibits the same enzymes as which of the following?
A. Ruxolitinib
B. Abrocitinib
C. Apremilast
D. Adalimumab
E. Tofacitinib
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the types of interpolation flaps. Interpolation flaps are tissue importation flaps, which are staged, with pedicle division occurring 2-3 weeks after the initial flap placement, with the following mnemonic:
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P=paramedian forehead flap
Supratrochlear artery axial fap
L= lip switch flap
Aka Abbe flap … 
What sports would be okay for this 14 year old to participate in?
A. Swimming
B. Boxing
C. Football
D. Soccer
E. Hockey
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