Melasma — Flashcards

#1

Naevus of Ota is an extensive, _____, patchy, dermal melanocytosis

#2

_____ are an increased proliferation of melanocytes that are associated with aging and increased exposure to the sun

#3

What is the treatment of choice for nevus of ota?_____

#4

_____ is a mask-like hyperpigmentation of the cheeks associated with pregnancy and OCPs

#5

What is the first line treatment of melasma?_____

#6

Freckles or ephelis are produced due to increased _____ production by melanocytes on exposure to UV rays

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#7

Poor prognostic factors for Vitiligo:Positive family history_____ vitiligoLesions over bony prominencesLeukotrichiaKoebner's/Isomorphic phenomenonNonsegmental vitiligo

#8

Freckles are common in Type _____ and Type 2 skin types of Fitzpatrick Classification

#9

_____ is described as a yellowish hue to the skin secondary to -carotene accumulations: seen in hypothyroidism

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