Dermatology

2022-09-25 17:29:59 79) Explanation

A change of environment is among the best treatments for atopic dermatitis. The patient should be kept in as dust-free an environment as possible and should not wear rough garments. Maintenance of adequate humidity is also important. Open / Comment

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2022-09-24 17:46:07 79) A 19-year-old woman with asthma has a chronic rash with distribution on her hands, neck, and elbow creases. It is very itchy, and the skin appears thickened with increased skin markings. There are some areas of fissures in the skin at the elbow creases and hands. Which of the following is the most appropriate advice? (See Fig. ) Open / Comment

2022-09-19 15:29:59 78) Explanation


This tumor as a rule occurs on exposed, hairy skin. It grows rapidly but involutes slowly, occasionally up to 1 year. It is more common in white-skinned males. The lesion starts as a small, rounded, flesh-colored or red dish papule. It grows rapidly and may reach 10–20 mm in a few weeks. There are telangiectasias just below the surface and the center contains a horny plug or is covered by a crust concealing a keratin-filled crater. Histology can be difficult to differentiate from squamous cell cancer. Open / Comment

2022-09-18 15:55:24 78) A 74-year-old man develops a new single 1.5 cm lesion on his face. It is firm and nodular with a dome shape and central keratotic plug. Excisional biopsy confirms keratoacanthoma. Which of the following best characterizes this lesion? Open / Comment

2022-09-18 15:54:26 78) A 74-year-old man develops a new single 1.5 cm lesion on his face. It is firm and nodular with a dome shape and central keratotic plug. Excisional biopsy confirms keratoacanthoma. Which of the following best characterizes this lesion? Open / Comment

2022-09-15 15:30:19 77) Explanation
• The image shows an erythematous rash sparing the nasolabial folds which coupled with clinical history points to diagnosis of SLE.
• Choice B leads to heliotrope rash involving the upper eye lid and proximal muscle weakness.
• Choice C presents as grey-brown patches, usually on the face on the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, chin, and above the upper lip. It can also appear on sunexposed parts of body, such as the forearms and neck.
• Choice D presents as redness, and can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. There will be flushing, visible blood vessels and acne like breakouts Open / Comment

2022-09-14 16:02:43 Open / Comment

2022-09-14 16:00:48 77) A 25-year-old female presents with history of fever and oral ulcers and has developed erythematous lesions on her face. Comment on the diagnosis. Open / Comment

2022-09-04 15:28:18 INICET , NEET PG , JIPMER , NIMHANS , FMGE Previous year papers
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