Derm In-Review

Basal Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 12/22/2023
A 91-year-old man with a history of basal cell carcinoma presents for evaluation of the shown lesions on his scalp. His daughter, a nurse who is present with him for his appointment, notes that he had purulent bumps in the same area a few days earlier. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition? A. Oral cefdinir B. Patch testing C. Skin biop …
Skin Treatment – Friday Pop Quiz 12/8/2023
What is the first-line treatment for the condition pictured? A. Topical corticosteroids B. Topical retinoids C. Antihistamines D. Topical azoles E. Topical mupirocin To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner    Adam Smith’s famous book, The Wealth of Nations, published in Great Britai …
Pathogenesis of Pruritus – Friday Pop Quiz 12/1/2023
          An increased level of which of the following proteins is most implicated in the pathogenesis of pruritus in the patient’s condition? A. Defensin B. Histamine C. Interleukin-2 D. Interleukin-31 E. Transforming growth factor-beta To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by …