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Atopic dermatitis is a multifactorial, chronic relapsing, inflammatory disease characterized by xerosis, eczematous lesions, and pruritus. The latter usually leads to an “itch–scratch” cycle that may compromise the epidermal barrier. Skin barrier abnormalities in atopic dermatitis may result from mutations in the gene encoding for the protein filaggrin, which plays an important role in the formation of cornified cytosol. Barrier abnormalities render the skin more permeable to irritants, allergens, and microorganisms. Treatment of atopic dermatitis must be directed to: Select all that apply  

A 40-year-old woman presents with inflammatory papules on her face, facial flushing when she drinks a glass of wine, telangiectasias, and dry eyes. Which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis?

A dilated, superficial blood vessel is called a:

Jack is complaining of a lesion in his genital area that is a red, itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 40-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaints of dull and achy flank pain and hematuria. She also notes, “I think I have a mass in my stomach.” She works in a chemical plant and has a sedentary lifestyle. Which of the following parts of her history lead the clinician to believe she may have renal cell carcinoma? Job in chemical plant

Eczema is also referred to as:

Small, hardened growths of keratinized tissue  usually found around nails, on fingers, and the backs of hands, but can appear anywhere on the body are referred to as:

Rachel is a patient complaining of a pruritic erythematous rash on her face and hands that became apparent this morning. Which of the following questions would help determine whether she has contact dermatitis?

Lower urinary tract infections rarely occurs in men younger than 50 years old.  When the do they are often caused by: Select all that apply urinary catheters anatomical abnormalities of the urinary tract unprotected anal intercourse urethral obstruction

First line therapy for rosacea is: