Basic Dermatology Practice Questions

Question 1

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

Accepted Answer

A→2  B→1  C→4  D→3

Answer

A→4  B→1  C→3  D→2

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A→3  B→4  C→1  D→2

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A→1  B→2  C→3  D→4

Question 2

Steroids are used in the Rx of the following diseases EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Chronic fungal infection

Answer

Pemphigus vulgaris

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Erythema multiforme

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Contact dermatitis

Question 3

In Erythrodermic psoriasis, _____ or more of body surface area is involved

Accepted Answer

90%

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85%

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95%

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80%

Question 4

Skin biopsy shows psoriasiform hyperplasia with neutrophilic microabscesses in stratum corneum. Most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Pityriasis rosea

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Lichen planus

Question 5

Identify the diagnosis based on the dermatology immunofluorescence (IF) image provided.

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis herpetiformis

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Pemphigus vulgaris

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Pemphigus foliaceus

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Bullous pemphigoid

Question 6

A 5-month-old child presented to the dermatology OPD with dryness along with white, fine scales on most parts of the body with sparing of face. The child was born at 39 weeks gestation by spontaneous vaginal delivery outside the hospital. On examination, fine, white scales were observed predominantly on the extensor surfaces of the limbs along with characteristic hyperlinearity of palms and accentuation of skin markings. Which of the following genes is most likely defective in the above condition:

Accepted Answer

Filaggrin

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Desmoglein

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Plakophilin

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Plakoglobin

Question 7

A farmer presented with a black mole on the cheek. It increased in size, more than 6mm with irregular borders and a central black lesion, what could be the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Superficial spreading melanoma

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Acral lentigo melanoma

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Lentigo maligna melanoma

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Nodular melanoma

Question 8

A 22-year-old woman presents with multiple tender, erythematous nodules on her shins that developed over the past week. She reports having a sore throat 2 weeks ago. She also complains of joint pain and fatigue. Physical examination reveals raised, red, tender nodules on the anterior surface of both legs. Her temperature is 38.2°C. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Erythema nodosum

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Cellulitis

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Sweet syndrome

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Superficial thrombophlebitis

Question 9

A 20-year-old male with no history of any sexual contact presents with following lesions on his penis. What is the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Lichen nitidus

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Lichenoides keratosis

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Epstein pearls

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Molluscum contagiosum

Question 10

Lines of Blaschko are related to?

Accepted Answer

Keratinocytes

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Blood vessels

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Nerves

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Bones

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Structure and Function of Skin

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