Key Points 1. Proliferation of keratinocytes or basal cells 2. Scaling usually prominent 3. Bleeding or crusting suggests cancer Actinic Keratosis Key Points 1. Precancerous 2. Prevent with sun protection Definition Actinic (solar) keratosis is a precancerous neoplasm of the…
Principles of Topical Therapy Key Points 1. Many types of drug are available in topical preparation 2. The vehicle is almost as important as the active ingredient 3. Give enough volume to treat the area of disease involvement adequately A…
Key Points 1. Morphologic appearance is critical in making the diagnosis 2. Skin diseases can be divided into growths and rashes Steps in dermatologic diagnosis: 1. History 2. Physical: identify the morphology of basic lesion 3. Consider clinicopathologic correlations 4.…
Key Points 1. The major function of the skin is as a barrier to maintain internal homeostasis 2. The epidermis is the major barrier of the skin Components of skin: 1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Skin appendages 4. Subcutaneous fat…
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