Dermatologist Certificate Pediatric and Special Population Dermatology

Question 1

What is the most common skin condition in neonates presenting as erythematous macules with white or yellow papulopustules on an otherwise healthy newborn?

Accepted Answer

Erythema toxicum neonatorum

Answer

Neonatal acne

Answer

Transient neonatal pustular melanosis

Answer

Miliaria crystallina

Question 2

A port-wine stain (nevus flammeus) on the face in a V1 trigeminal distribution should prompt evaluation for which syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Sturge-Weber syndrome

Answer

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

Answer

PHACE syndrome

Answer

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

Question 3

Infantile hemangiomas reach their peak size at approximately what age?

Accepted Answer

3–5 months of age

Answer

Birth

Answer

12–18 months of age

Answer

2–3 years of age

Question 4

Which topical medication is first-line for treating cradle cap (infantile seborrheic dermatitis) on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Gentle emollient oils and mild antifungal shampoos

Answer

High-potency topical corticosteroids

Answer

Coal tar preparations

Answer

Salicylic acid peels

Question 5

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is caused by mutations in genes encoding which structural proteins?

Accepted Answer

Keratin, laminin, collagen VII, or other structural proteins of the dermoepidermal junction

Answer

Filaggrin and involucrin

Answer

Desmoglein and desmocollin

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Elastin and fibrillin

Question 6

A child presents with thick, hyperkeratotic plaques on the elbows, knees, and scalp with nail pitting. Which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Childhood psoriasis

Answer

Atopic dermatitis

Answer

Tinea corporis

Answer

Pityriasis rubra pilaris