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 …
Acute Inflammation – Friday Pop Quiz 11/17/2023
Increased expression of which of the following is most associated with the patient’s condition? A. Interferon-gamma B. Interleukin-2 C. Interleukin-13 D. Transforming growth factor-beta E. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner    …
Skin Papule – Friday Pop Quiz 11/10/2023
A 32-year-old female presents with a firm, minimally elevated papule that measures 5 mm in diameter and is hyper pigmented. On palpation, the lesion seems attached to subcutaneous tissue. On dermoscopy, a central white scar-like patch surrounded by a delicate pigment network is observed. Which of the following has not been found to be associated with multiple dermatofibromas? A. HIV infecti …
Atopic Dermatitis – Friday Pop Quiz 11/3/2023
Infection by which of the following organisms is most likely to be present in the patient’s condition? A. Cutibacterium acnes B. Herpes simplex virus C. Poxvirus D. Staphylococcus aureus E. Streptococcus agalactiae F. Streptococcus pyogenes To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner    …