PNCB Prep: Dermatology –Questions And Answers (A+)
What type of hair is darkly pigmented and found primarily on the scalp and
face of males? Right Ans - Terminal hair
Bulb matrix Right Ans - New hair cells
KOH preparation Right Ans - Provides rapid and reliable method for
evaluating fungal elements
Wood's lamp Right Ans - An alcohol lamp, used in conjunction with KOH
preparation in evaluating fungal elements
Physical examination of hair includes: Right Ans - Thickness, loss and
texture
What is the normal angle of a nail? Right Ans - 160 degrees
Capillary refill should occur within: Right Ans - 2 seconds
Arc-shaped skin lesion: Right Ans - Arcuate
Fissure Right Ans - Linear crack from epidermis into dermis
Characteristics of vesicles: Right Ans - Raised, fluid-filled lesions less than
1cm (e.g. blisters or HSV)
Which ethnicity often has a bluish tinge of the lips? Right Ans -
Mediterranean
What is the average age of onset of acne? Right Ans - 12 years old
At what age should the PCP begin to discuss sun exposure with parents?
Right Ans - At birth
- Sunscreen is not to be used before 6 months of age
- Infants should be kept out of the sun completely, kept in the shade, and
wearing a wide-brimmed hat and protective clothing
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