ITE Derm

Front

What is the recommended management for a lesion that has increased in size and is not painful or itchy in a 63-year-old female?

Back

Excisional biopsy with 3- to 5-mm margins.

Front

What is an effective topical treatment for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, and VI?

Back

Hydroquinone 4% cream.

Front

What is the appropriate treatment for a worsening, painless, red lesion on the earlobe of a 5-month-old female?

Back

Oral propranolol hydrochloride, 2–3 mg/kg daily.

Front

Which test should be obtained in a patient with lichen planus?

Back

Hepatitis C antibody.

Front

What is the most appropriate next step for a 12-year-old with an itchy scalp and annular lesions?

Back

Initiating oral terbinafine.

Front

What is the significance of excisional biopsy in dermatological lesions?

Back

It allows for definitive diagnosis and treatment by removing the lesion with margins.

Front

What are Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, and VI?

Back

Skin types that are darker and have a higher tendency for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Front

What is the role of hydroquinone in dermatology?

Back

It is used to lighten hyperpigmented areas of the skin.

Front

What is the mechanism of action of oral propranolol in treating vascular lesions?

Back

It reduces blood flow and promotes regression of hemangiomas.

Front

What are the common symptoms of lichen planus?

Back

Itchy, flat-topped, purple lesions on the skin and mucous membranes.