CMN 572 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ !!Cardinal sign of secondary infection of Atopic Derm!!.
Answer: Infra-auricular fissue (Staph)
◉ Seborrheic dermatitis.
Answer: an inflammation that causes scaling and itching of the
upper layers of the skin or scalp (men beard line)
◉ Tx of seborrheic dermatitis.
Answer: topical ketonazole and selenium sulfide shampoo
LOW potency steroid
◉ Blepharitis tx.
Answer: JJ baby shampoo
◉ Psorisis.
Answer: Silvery scales on a bight red plaque = well demarcated-
often found on knees and elbows
, ◉ Koebner Phenomenon.
Answer: new psoriatic plaques form over areas of skin trauma
◉ What meds do you avoid with psorisis.
Answer: Beta blockers, statins, lithium
◉ 1st line treatment Psoriasis.
Answer: calcipotriene ointment or calcitrol ointment, vitamin D 2x a
day until plaques improve
◉ Pityriasis Rosea!!.
Answer: Christmas tree pattern
Herald patch on trunk is 1st
Fawn Colored - crinkly
If plantar, palmar, or mucous membranes lesions are present- screen
for secondary syphillis
◉ Tinea Corporis (ring worm).
Answer: ring shaped lesion, scaly border, central clearing
TX: Topical antifungal 7-14 days after clearning
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ !!Cardinal sign of secondary infection of Atopic Derm!!.
Answer: Infra-auricular fissue (Staph)
◉ Seborrheic dermatitis.
Answer: an inflammation that causes scaling and itching of the
upper layers of the skin or scalp (men beard line)
◉ Tx of seborrheic dermatitis.
Answer: topical ketonazole and selenium sulfide shampoo
LOW potency steroid
◉ Blepharitis tx.
Answer: JJ baby shampoo
◉ Psorisis.
Answer: Silvery scales on a bight red plaque = well demarcated-
often found on knees and elbows
, ◉ Koebner Phenomenon.
Answer: new psoriatic plaques form over areas of skin trauma
◉ What meds do you avoid with psorisis.
Answer: Beta blockers, statins, lithium
◉ 1st line treatment Psoriasis.
Answer: calcipotriene ointment or calcitrol ointment, vitamin D 2x a
day until plaques improve
◉ Pityriasis Rosea!!.
Answer: Christmas tree pattern
Herald patch on trunk is 1st
Fawn Colored - crinkly
If plantar, palmar, or mucous membranes lesions are present- screen
for secondary syphillis
◉ Tinea Corporis (ring worm).
Answer: ring shaped lesion, scaly border, central clearing
TX: Topical antifungal 7-14 days after clearning