Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 441: For acne vulgaris, topical _____ are used to prevent follicular clogging, ↓ P.acnes proliferation, & ↓ inflammation

Answer: benzoyl peroxides

Flashcard 442: _____ may be used in secondary care as an alternative to topical treatments for psoriasis.

Answer: Phototherapy

Flashcard 443: A(n) _____ is a type of wart located on the sole of the foot

Answer: verruca

Flashcard 444: _____ is NOT associated with increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma Photochemotherapy (PUVA) IS associated with increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma

Answer: UVB phototherapy

Flashcard 445: The basis of pharmacological management of moderate acne vulgaris is a(n) _____ (e.g., Adapalene + BPO or BPO + Clindamycin).

Answer: fixed-dose topical combination therapy

Extra: Note: This card was originally tagged under Orthopaedics/Surgery but contains Dermatology content. Acne management guidelines emphasize the use of combination therapy to target multiple pathogenic factors and reduce antibiotic resistance.

Flashcard 446: Are cutaneous warts / veruccae painful?

Answer: Yes, they can be painful (especially plantar warts/verrucae due to weight-bearing pressure).

Flashcard 447: Hyperkeratotic lesions on the soles caused by HPV, often showing pinpoint black dots (thrombosed capillaries), are called _____ plantaris.

Answer: Verrucae

Extra: Verrucae (warts) are caused by Human Papillomavirus. Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) are often painful on lateral pressure (pinching) and show pinpoint black dots representing thrombosed capillaries.

Flashcard 448: Refer acne vulgaris to dermatology if mild-to-moderate acne has not responded to _____ completed courses of treatment

Answer: two

Flashcard 449: For acne vulgaris, topical _____ are used to prevent follicular clogging

Answer: retinoids (adapalene, tretinoin)

Flashcard 450: Acne _____ is a rare, severe form of acne that presents with fever & arthralgias

Answer: fulminans