A 35-year-old man presents to his General Practitioner (GP) with concerns about a mole on his leg. He has noticed over the past few months that it has increased in size. On examination, the mole is 7 mm in diameter and has an irregular border but is a consistent colour.
What is the most appropriate management option for this patient?
A 58-year-old with a history of acne rosacea seeks guidance on treatment options. Which of the following interventions is least helpful in managing the condition?
A 55-year-old man visits his doctor as he noticed a new spot on his arm while showering. Upon examination, there is a lesion that appears to be dark brown and has a raised appearance.
What is the most probable diagnosis?
A 14-year-old girl, who is a keen dancer, visits her General Practitioner with a painful rash on her foot. She says that it started several weeks ago and often stings. Examination reveals a red rash in the interdigital spaces, with small fissures and white exudate.
What is the most appropriate treatment option?
A 20-year-old man is prescribed isotretinoin for severe nodulocystic acne. What is the most probable side-effect that he may experience?
A 16-year-old female from Nigeria comes to the clinic with a swelling near her earlobe. She had her ears pierced three months ago and has noticed a gradual development of an erythematous swelling. Upon examination, a keloid scar is observed. What is the best course of action for management?
A 32-year-old male patient comes in for mole removal. Which areas of the body are more prone to developing keloid scars?
A 28-year-old patient presents to you with an itchy rash on both elbows that has been getting worse over the past week. Upon examination, you observe multiple flat-topped papular lesions that are polygonal and measure 5mm in diameter on the flexural surface of her elbows bilaterally. There are no other rashes on the rest of her body. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A 55-year-old man complains of persistent itching caused by shiny, flat-topped papules on the palmar aspect of his wrists. Lichen planus is suspected. What is the best course of treatment?
During your assessment of a 55-year-old patient admitted to the medical ward, you observe a rash on her legs. The rash has a lace-like pattern in a purple color and does not disappear when touched. It is located on the lower legs. The patient has a medical history of systemic lupus erythematosus and reports experiencing this rash on and off in the past, often triggered by cold weather. What is the most probable diagnosis for this rash?