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Ephelis
OMFP 2 flash cards 1
Question | Answer |
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Clinical features of Ephelis | Due to increased melanogenesis and melanosome transport from melanocytes to keratinocytes, not due to increased number of melanocytes. Get darker with sun light. More pronounced during summer months and fade during winter. |
Demographic of Ephelis | First observed at age 4 or 5 Most common location in face, arms and back No gender preference |
Lesion terminology of Ephelis | Freckles |
Differential diagnosis of Ephelis | Melanocytic nevi Melanoma Dysplastic nevus |
Treatment options for Ephelis | None |
Microscopic features of Ephelis | Abundant melanin deposition in basal layer will be observed in the epithelium. |
Definition of Ephelis | These are uniformly pigmented macules of the skin. |