Derm In-Review

Genetic Mutations – Pop Quiz 10/7/2022
This condition is associated with mutations in which of the following? A. Peptidyl arginine deiminase, type III (PADI3) B. Copper-transporting-P-type ATPase 7A (ATP7A) C. Keratin 81 (K81) D. ATP-dependent DNA helicase (ERCC2) E. Keratin 86 (K86) To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review. …
Skin Syndrome – Friday Pop Quiz 9/30/2022
Which of the following is a major criteria for the diagnosis of the below syndrome? A. Bilamellar calcification of the falx cerebri B. Macrocephaly C. Medulloblastoma D. Bilateral ovarian fibromas E. Frontal bossing To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Foot Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 9/23/2022
Which of the following best describes the image of the bottom of this foot? A. Pitted keratolysis B. Tinea pedis C. Diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma D. Basal cell nevus syndrome E. Arsenical keratosis To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
It’s Mnemonic Monday! | Metabolic Syndromes Associated with Trichorrhexis Nodosa
trichorrhexis nodosa (TN)On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember metabolic syndromes associated with trichorrhexis nodosa (TN) of the hair with the following mnemonic: BLT Noodles B=Brooms, (e.g. frayed hair fibers with the appearance of two broomsticks pushed together in trichorrhexis nodosa) L=Low= helps remind you that this is associated with metabolic syndromes, with varying low or high leve …
trichorrhexis nodosa (TN)