Laser Resurfacing Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following statements about burn management is correct?

Accepted Answer

Escharotomy is indicated for circumferential burns causing compartment syndrome

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Cool (not ice-cold) water should be applied for 10-20 minutes to reduce tissue damage

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All partial-thickness burns require sterile dressing to prevent infection

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Silver sulfadiazine is contraindicated in patients with sulfa allergies

Question 2

Treatment of erythroplakia

Accepted Answer

Excision and regular follow up

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Radiotherapy

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Excision

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Steroid injection

Question 3

Which of the following is a contraindication to topical steroids?

Accepted Answer

Dendritic ulcer

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Herpetic stromal keratitis without epithelial defect

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Elevated intraocular pressure

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Non-infectious anterior uveitis

Question 4

YAG laser is used in the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

After cataract

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Open-angle glaucoma

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Retinal detachment

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Diabetic retinopathy

Question 5

A lady with 50% TBSA burn with involvement of dermis and subcutaneous tissue came to the emergency department. The burns will be classified as:

Accepted Answer

3rd degree burn

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2nd degree superficial

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2nd degree deep

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1st degree

Question 6

A child presents with grouped vesicles on an erythematous base on the buttocks. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex

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Bullous impetigo

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Dermatitis herpetiformis

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Pemphigus

Question 7

The following findings on Tzanck smear can be seen in:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Herpes simplex

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Herpes zoster

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Paraneoplastic pemphigus

Question 8

A cosmetic dermatologist plans to introduce microneedling radiofrequency for acne scars. Which parameter combination would provide optimal collagen remodeling with minimal risk of thermal injury in Fitzpatrick type IV skin?

Accepted Answer

Needle depth 1.5-2 mm, temperature 60-65°C, pulse duration 100-200 ms

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Needle depth 3.5 mm, temperature 70°C, pulse duration 1000 ms

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Needle depth 4 mm, temperature 75°C, pulse duration 500 ms

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Needle depth 0.5 mm, temperature 55°C, pulse duration 50 ms

Question 9

A 50-year-old man with Fitzpatrick skin type V desires treatment for melasma. He was previously treated with triple combination cream with partial response. What would be the most evidence-based next step considering safety and efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Q-switched Nd:YAG laser 1064 nm with low fluence

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Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing

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Intense pulsed light therapy

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TCA 35% chemical peel

Question 10

A patient treated with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for nevus of Ota develops paradoxical darkening after 4 weeks. What is the most likely explanation for this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Increased melanogenesis due to suboptimal fluence

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Delayed clearance in deeper dermal melanocytes

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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to epidermal injury

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Conversion to melanoma

Laser Resurfacing — MCQs

Laser Resurfacing — MCQs

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