Friday Pop Quiz 5/30/2025
A 31-year-old male presents to the dermatologist with the condition depicted in the image. The swelling, redness, and pain started around the nail after a traumatic event. Since then, he has had this area drained, and he has taken several courses of antibiotics. He is concerned that it is not improving and requests further evaluation …
A 31-year-old male presents to the dermatologist with the condition depicted in the image. The swelling, redness, and pain started around the nail after a traumatic event. Since then, he has had this area drained, and he has taken several courses of antibiotics. He is concerned that it is not improving and requests further evaluation … 
What is the first-line therapy for the mild-moderate disease depicted in the image?
A. Narrow-band UVB
B. Biologic agents
C. Acitretin
D. Topical glucocorticoids
E. Methotrexate
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What test should be performed for our patient with the hair loss pictured?
A. Serum zinc level
B. RPR
C. ESR and CRP
D. Serum copper level
E. Free and total testosterone levels
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A 30 year old female presents with the following nail change. Which part of the nail has been affected to yield this clinical finding?
A. Nail matrix
B. Nail plate
C. Nail bed
D. Proximal nail fold
E. Hyponychium
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A 35-year-old female presents to dermatology clinic for the pictured rash, which has been recurring at least once per week for the past six months. Which of the following treatment options works by reducing mast cell degranulation through Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibition?
A. Dupilumab
B. Benralizumab
C. Cromolyn sodium
D. … 