Raynaud’s Phenomenon- Friday Pop Quiz 10/9
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This 34-year-old woman reports a long history of Raynaud's phenomenon. The only medication she takes is albuterol as needed for exercise-induced asthma. On exam, you notice splinter hemorrhages of the fingernails as well as the pictured findings. Which of the following antibodies is LEAST likely to be positive in this woman?
A. Anti-nuclear
B. Anti-histone
C. Anti-B2 glycoprotein
D …
This 34-year-old woman reports a long history of Raynaud's phenomenon. The only medication she takes is albuterol as needed for exercise-induced asthma. On exam, you notice splinter hemorrhages of the fingernails as well as the pictured findings. Which of the following antibodies is LEAST likely to be positive in this woman?
A. Anti-nuclear
B. Anti-histone
C. Anti-B2 glycoprotein
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Dr. Lester is the Director of the Skin of Color Program at the Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco. Wow! This means we got a “two for one special” from her lecture, not only learning about the truths and myths associated with the use of isotretinoin in acne but also recognizing that those who are underrepresented minorities or socioeconomically disadvantaged may no …
The syndrome that is associated with the disease shown in this image is known as:
A. SAPHO syndrome
B. Follicular occlusion tetrad syndrome
C. LEOPARD syndrome
D. NAME syndrome
E. PAPA syndrome
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Which of the following findings can be elicited during examination of these widespread skin lesions?
A. Buttonhole sign
B. Dimple sign
C. Crowe's sign
D. Darier's sign
E. Pseudo-Darier's sign
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Seventeen recently wrote an article sharing skin care advice dermatologists give their own teens.
For expert advice on how to counsel teens in caring for their skin, I consulted dermatologist Candrice Heath, MD, assistant professor at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Heath is board-certified in dermatology, pediatrics, and pediatric dermatology.
What are the most impo …