It’s Mnemonic Monday! | Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember 3 types of minocycline induced hyperpigmentation with the following mnemonic:
I HAVE SCARS ON MY SHIN FROM THE SUN
SCAR: Type I minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration in sites of prior inflammation or scars)
SHIN: Type II minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration on the shins)
SUN: Type III minocycline induced hyp …
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember 3 types of minocycline induced hyperpigmentation with the following mnemonic:
I HAVE SCARS ON MY SHIN FROM THE SUN
SCAR: Type I minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration in sites of prior inflammation or scars)
SHIN: Type II minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration on the shins)
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the layers of the hair follicle from inner to outer -Medulla, Cortex, Cuticle, Huxley/Henly, Outer Root Sheath, and Glassy/Vitreous membrane with the following mnemonic:
My Cortex Cuts Huxley the Hen’s Outer Hair with Glass
M- Medulla
Cortex- Cortex
Cut(s)- Cuticle
Huxley- Huxley’s layer
Hen- Henley’s layer
Outer- Outer … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember findings/mutations associated with Familial LPL deficiency (type I hyperlipoproteinemia) with the following mnemonic:
AudRey got lipo for her 1st Cat because he had low self-esteem from being blind and having no abs.
Au(d)Re(y)- Autosomal recessive
(got)
Lipo- Lipoprotein lipase deficiency
(for her)
C(at)- Apolipoprotein C-II
( … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember plants producing the allergen sesquiterpene lactone with the following mnemonic:
SAD CHrissy FARtS Dandelions and Marigolds
S- Sesquiterpene lactones
A- Asteraceae
D- Daisy
Ch- Chrysanthemum, Chamomile
F- Feverfew
A- Artichoke
R- Ragweed
(t)
S- Sunflower
Dandelions and Marigolds
Remember that this allergen cross-reacts wit … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember conditions associated with trichorrhexis nodosa with the following mnemonic:
TNN-MATCH
TN-Trichorrhexis nodosa
N-Netherton
M-Menkey’s kinky hair
A-Arginosuccinic aciduria
T-Trichothiodystrophy
C-Citrullinemia
H-Hair
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