Papulosquamous disorders Conditions which present with both papule and scales Lichen simplex chronicus (not on 2019 blueprint) A skin disorder characterized by repetitive itching and scratching. This may be secondary to eczema, psoriasis, bug bites, psych disorders etc. Clinical … [Read more...]
S2 E038 Dermatology Part 1
Dermnet NZ has a great glossary of dermatology terms. These all have images associated with them. Physical Exam Findings Scale (hyperkeratosis): increase of dead cells on the skin surface with a dry appearance. Flakes of horny epithelium Crust: dried serum, blood or pus on the skin … [Read more...]
S2 E037 Lipids
<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Dyslipidemia Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (lousy) Increased LDL correlates with an increased risk of heart disease. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) (happy) Increased HDL … [Read more...]
S2 E036 DM2
<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> DM Type 2 Patients usually produce less than normal amounts of insulin AND have an insensitivity to insulin. Risk factors Age < 45 Overweight or obesity Sedentary … [Read more...]
S2 E035 Diabetes Type 1
<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Diabetes Insulin Produced in the pancreas by specialized cells called islet cells. They make up 1–2% of the mass of the pancreas but yes 10–15%of the blood supply to it. Islet means … [Read more...]
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