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Dr Manoj Ram, MD (Dermatology) is the founder of Dr Ram's Dermatology #skincare #medX #dermatology #neet #FOAMed #usmle #dermX
Jan 1, 2023 5 tweets 3 min read
QuizTime 13
Happy New Year 2023

40yr old M comes to us with the following lesions of few months duration.
Asymptomatic
Applying various ointments from different places

Dx ?
#dermtwitter #MedTwitter #dermatology #MedEd #FOAMed #NEET #USMLE Image Local adverse effects of topical corticosteroid use

On detailed history taking and careful examination it was found out
The patient was using verities of topical ointments from shops and sources for prolonged duration
They mostly contained corticosteroids
Self medication +
Dec 28, 2022 4 tweets 3 min read
QuizTime 11
Good afternoon my dear friends
32 yr F
>1yr duration
H/O burn
Slowly progressing
Dx & Management?

#MedTwitter #dermatology #dermtwitter #MedEd #NEET #FOAMed #surgery #scar Image Hypertrophic Scar HTS

Keloids and (HTS) are the result of an overgrowth of fibrous tissue following healing of a cutaneous injury
Dec 24, 2022 4 tweets 3 min read
QuizTime 10

35 yr F
Slight itchy/mostly asymptomatic lesions
Scaling+/-
Present on face back chest
Sun exposed areas
>1yr duration

Dx ?
#MedTwitter #dermatology #dermtwitter #MedEd #usmle #NEET #FOAMed #Medstudent #health #education Image Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus/Classic DLE

Begin as red-purple macules, papules, or small plaques Rapidly develop a hyperkeratotic surface
Early classic DLE- sharply demarcated, coin-shaped (i.e., discoid) erythematous plaques covered by a prominent, adherent scale+
Dec 22, 2022 5 tweets 3 min read
QuizTime 9

32 yr F
Hyperpigmented lesion on lip
2wks duration
Initially burning
Now asymptomatic
Similar history 1yr back

Dx?
#MedTwitter #MedEd #Quiz #FOAMed #neetug #dermatology #Skin FDE
Fixed drug eruption (FDE) Development of one or more annular or oval erythematous patches
As a result of systemic exposure to a drug
Normally resolve with hyperpigmentation
May recur at the same site with reexposure to the drug+
Dec 20, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
QuizTime 8

25 yr F
Multiple well-marginated lesions all over the body
Itchy hyperpigmented
Rough surface
>3 months duration
Tt at multiple health care centers
Photograph of upper back

Dx ? Image Tinea corporis

Superficial fungal (dermatophyte) infection of keratinized tissues including skin, hair, and nails

Dermatophyte sp included in 3 genera (Epidermophyton, Microsporum & Trichophyton)
further divided according to 3 natural habitats (humans, animals &soil)+