Search results for "Dermatology"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for erythema and tenderness
A 71-year-old man is evaluated for erythema and tenderness of the left lower leg for 1 week's duration. This is the second similar episode of the left lower leg. The last episode was 2 months ago. He was previously treated successfully with antibiotics. Following tissue findings on a physical exam and starting antibiotics, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/12/08/3.htm
8 Dec 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Several months of itchy, scaly feet
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a several-month history of itchy, scaly feet. It has persisted despite the application of a moisturizing lotion. A physical exam reveals erythematous scaly patches on the sides of the feet and maceration between toes. What is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/07/13/3.htm
13 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: 2 weeks of painful lumps on legs
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for 2 weeks of painful lumps on her legs. The lumps persist for several days and make it difficult for her to go to work as a waitress. She is a college student in Ohio where she has lived her whole life. Following a physical exam, negative pregnancy test, and other lab studies, what test should be done next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/01/08/3.htm
8 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Recurrent skin eruption
A 25-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent skin eruption with oval lesions on the chest and upper back, which are occasionally itchy. The lesions began in late spring and worsened over the summer. Following a physical exam, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/mksap-quiz-recurrent-skin-eruption.htm
1 Jul 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Acne breakout for 6 months
A 16-year-old woman is evaluated for an acne breakout on her face of 6 months' duration. She has been using over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide products, but the acne is not improving. After a history and physical, what is the most appropriate treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/30/3.htm
30 Jun 2020
MKSAP Quiz: Slow-growing genital lesions
A 34-year-old man is evaluated for several slow-growing, wart-like penile lesions that have progressively enlarged over 3 years. Repeated topical cryotherapy and topical imiquimod have yielded no improvement. The patient has HIV infection and is taking tenofovir, emtricitabine, and efavirenz. There are no other skin findings, and vital signs and the remainder of the physical examination are normal. After obtaining laboratory studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/26/3.htm
26 Jun 2018
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for extremely pruritic skin
A 40-year-old man is evaluated during a follow-up visit for an extremely pruritic skin eruption for several months that was recently diagnosed as dermatitis herpetiformis. He has no gastrointestinal symptoms and is otherwise healthy and takes no medications. In addition to a gluten-free diet, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/26/3.htm
26 Mar 2019
ACP releases Spanish-language edition of MKSAP 18
The Spanish-language version will help Latin American and Spanish internists, subspecialists, and primary care physicians upgrade their knowledge and prepare for board certification.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/12/17/6.htm
17 Dec 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of a firm, darkly pigmented papule
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a firm, darkly pigmented papule on his back that has been growing steadily over a period of several months. The skin lesion is a 0.5-cm darkly pigmented, raised plaque with irregular borders and inconsistent coloration. A skin biopsy is performed and shows malignant melanoma on pathologic examination. What is the primary feature used to determine prognosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/05/3.htm
5 Dec 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Mole changing in color
An 18-year-old woman is evaluated for a mole on her back that has been changing in color for several weeks. There are no other associated symptoms. Following a physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/10/mksap-quiz-mole-changing-in-color.htm
1 Oct 2020