A)Alopecia mucinosa B)Extramammary pagets diseases C)SCLE D)DRESS E)Painful tumours of skin F)Glomous tomour G)Acanthosis nigricans H)Darrier disease I)Majoccis granuloma M)Stable vitiligo N )Perioral dermatitis O)Kaposi varicelliform eruption P)Vitiligo surgery Q)D/d of acneiform eruption R)Erythema nodosum in 10marks format for 3rd yr dermatology post graduate theory examination
You are a dermatology expert writing 10-mark answers for a 3rd-year postgraduate dermatology theory examination. Write detailed, structured 10-mark exam answers for each of the following topics. Each answer should be approximately 400-500 words, using the standard format: Definition/Introduction, Etiopathogenesis, Clinical Features, Investigations, Treatment, and Prognosis where applicable. Use headings and bullet points for clarity. Topics to cover: 1. ALOPECIA MUCINOSA (Follicular mucinosis) 2. EXTRAMAMMARY PAGET'S DISEASE 3. SUBACUTE CUTANEOUS LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SCLE) 4. DRUG REACTION WITH EOSINOPHILIA AND SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS (DRESS) 5. PAINFUL TUMOURS OF SKIN (mnemonic LEND AN EGG or BENGAL) For each topic, provide: - Clear definition/introduction (1 mark) - Etiology/pathogenesis (2 marks) - Clinical features (3 marks) - Investigations/histopathology (2 marks) - Management/treatment (2 marks) Use textbook-level accuracy. Include mnemonics, classifications, and key differentiating features where relevant. These answers are for MD Dermatology PG exams in India. Format your response clearly with each topic as a separate section with H2 heading.
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Quick Index
| # | Topic | Key Exam Points |
|---|---|---|
| A | Alopecia Mucinosa | Alcian blue+; primary vs. secondary (CTCL); hydroxychloroquine |
| B | Extramammary Paget's | CK7+/CK20−=primary; Mohs MMS; 35% have internal malignancy |
| C | SCLE | Anti-Ro/SSA 70–100%; no scarring; midface spared; terbinafine = #1 drug cause |
| D | DRESS | Onset 2–8 weeks; HHV-6; facial edema; 3–6 month steroid taper; thyroid monitoring 2 years |
| E | Painful tumours | Mnemonic LEND AN EGG; glomus triad + Love's + Hildreth's tests |
| F | Glomus tumour | Subungual; Love's + Hildreth's + cold sensitivity; MRI gold standard; surgical excision |
| G | Acanthosis nigricans | Obesity/insulin resistance; malignant type = rapid + mucous membrane; CK20+ = GI malignancy |
| H | Darier's disease | ATP2A2/SERCA2; Corps ronds + Corps grains; V-shaped nail notching; acitretin |
| I | Majocchi's granuloma | T. rubrum; topical antifungals INEFFECTIVE alone; PAS+ hyphae in follicle; systemic terbinafine |
| M | Stable vitiligo | Stability ≥1 year; VIDA 0; negative Koebner; positive minigraft test |
| N | Perioral dermatitis | "Zero therapy" — stop steroids; sparing of vermilion border; doxycycline first-line |
| O | KVE/Eczema herpeticum | HSV + atopic dermatitis; punched-out erosions; Tzanck+; IV acyclovir |
| P | Vitiligo surgery | SBEG = best cosmetic; NCES = best for large areas; NB-UVB post-op |
| Q | D/D Acneiform eruption | No comedones; drug, hormonal, Malassezia, Gram-negative folliculitis, chloracne |
| R | Erythema nodosum | Septal panniculitis; Miescher's granulomas; NO vasculitis/ulceration; KI for recurrent |