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Genital Dermatology DPD
Genital Dermatology Diploma in Practical Dermatology
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Medical
Post-Graduate
05/23/2010

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Term

 

Pruritic porcelain-white plaques “like cigarette paper” progressing to fibrosis and adhesions

 

Definition
Lichen sclerosus
Term

True false

 

Lichen sclerosus will usually involve the genitalia and anus

Definition

True

 

 

5-15% spares the genitalia

 

Term

What are some of the complications of Lichen Sclerosus?

 

Definition

Skin fragility

Ecchymoses

Clitoral burial

Urethral burial

Dyspareunia

Recurrent UTI

Squamous cell carcinoma in 5%

Term

What frequency of surveillance is advisable for patients with Hypertrophic Lichen Sclerosus?

 

How about Non-hypertrophic?

Definition

Hypertrophic: 3 monthly

Non-Hypertrophic: Annually

 

Term
What strength of topical corticosteroid is need for Lichen Sclerosus and Lichen Planus?
Definition
Very potent eg Dermovate
Term
What are the 3 variants of Lichen Planus?
Definition

Papulosquamous (aka Extra-genital LP)

Hypertrophic (appears clinically similar to LS)

Erosive - Intense burning (retinoids, methotrexate may be used)

Term

True or false

 

Erythroplasia of Queyrat is a form of genital SCC in situ

Definition
True
Term

What condition is described as:

 

Scaly erythematous eroded patches/plaques with “icing sugar” speckling

Definition

Extra-mammary Pagets Disease

 

This is associated with internal GI and GU malignancy

Term
What condition is said to have a Cayenne Pepper appearance on the penis?
Definition
Zoon's balanitis
Term
Suggest 5 treatments for viral warts?
Definition

Podophyllin - Clinician administered

Podophyllotoxin - Self-administered

Cryotherapy

Curettage and cautery

Imiquimod Cream

Term
       How Should Podophyllotoxin be used by the patient?
Definition

Apply Twice Daily for 3 days, then skip 4 days

3 months of treatment

 

Term
Describe the Primary Syphilitic Lesion
Definition

Begins as a small erythematous macule, becoming a papule and then a painless ulcer (chancre).

Size less than 2cm

Term

Syphilis

 

One of the stage includes a widespread diffuse maculopapular rash similar to pityriasis rosea.

Snail track mouth ulcers present in 1/3

 

What stage of syphilis is this?

Definition
Secondary
Term
What is the responsible micro-organism in Chancroid?
Definition
Haemophilus ducryei
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