Skin Disorders
All disorders and diseases of skin.
- 1.
A Eccymosis is a
- A.
Visible dilation of small cutaneous blood vessels
- B.
Pinhead sized macules of blood in the skin
- C.
Local collection of pus in a cavity
- D.
Larger accumulation of blood in the skin
Correct Answer
D. Larger accumulation of blood in the skinExplanation
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- 2.
A Macule is a sold mass in the skin, usually greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
A blackhead is also called a
- A.
Bulla
- B.
Comedo
- C.
Wheal
- D.
Pustule
Correct Answer
B. Comedo -
- 4.
A Keloid is a excessive hard, smooth and pinkish scar above the skin surface
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
This is a streak-like linear atrophic pink purple or white lesion of the skin due to changes in connective tissue and stretching of the skin.
- A.
Fissure
- B.
Stria
- C.
Excoriation
- D.
Erosion
Correct Answer
B. Stria -
- 6.
Which type of eczema is also called contact eczema
- A.
Exogenous
- B.
Endogenous
Correct Answer
A. Exogenous -
- 7.
Atopic eczema and Seborrhoeic belong to which type of eczema
- A.
Endogenous
- B.
Exogenous
Correct Answer
A. Endogenous -
- 8.
Allergic contact eczema is due typ which type of hypersensitivity reaction
- A.
Type 1
- B.
Type 2
- C.
Type 3
- D.
Type 4
Correct Answer
D. Type 4 -
- 9.
Allergic contact eczema where skin lesions only occur after exposure to the sun is called
- A.
Phototoxic contact eczema
- B.
Photoallergic contact dermatitis
Correct Answer
B. Photoallergic contact dermatitis -
- 10.
Seborrhoeic eczema in infants is also known as cradle cap
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Clinically Is it acute or chronic eczema that shows Lichenification
- A.
Acute
- B.
Chronic
- C.
Both
Correct Answer
B. Chronic -
- 12.
This non infectious, inflammatory disease of the skin is characterised by well-defined erythematous plaques with large, adherent, silvery scales.
- A.
Pityriasis Rosea
- B.
Lichen planus
- C.
Psoriasis
Correct Answer
C. Psoriasis -
- 13.
In which disorder does a larger lesion, called a herald patch appear first followed 7-10 days later by a bilaterally symmetrical eruptions.
- A.
Lichen Planus
- B.
Pityriasis Rosea
- C.
Acne
- D.
Rosacea
Correct Answer
B. Pityriasis Rosea -
- 14.
Which disorder begins in middle age or later and is characterised by telangiectasis - clearly visible dilated blood vessels in the skin.
- A.
Lichen Planus
- B.
Pityriasis Rosea
- C.
Rosacea
- D.
Acne
Correct Answer
C. Rosacea -
- 15.
Which disorder presents itself with greasy skin, open comedomes and closed comedomes
- A.
Rosacea
- B.
Acne
- C.
Pityriasis Rosea
- D.
Pigmented naevi
Correct Answer
B. Acne -
- 16.
Pityriasis Rosea is the disorder that may lead to hypertrophy of the nose - rhinophyma
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Rosacea is the disorder that can lead to rhinophymaRate this question:
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- 17.
Which disorder has a primary lesion that is slightly raised, salmon coloured oval patch with a feine, wrinkled scale resembling cigarette paper.
- A.
Rosacea
- B.
Pityriasis Rosea
- C.
Lichen Planus
- D.
Acne
Correct Answer
B. Pityriasis Rosea -
- 18.
Rosacea is the disorder that appears in the fifth or sixth decade and effects women preferentially
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Lichen Planus is the disorder that appears in the fifth or sixth decade and affects mainly women.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which disorder is characterised by white lacy patterns on the papule surface
- A.
Pityriasis Rosea
- B.
Lichen Planus
- C.
Rosacea
Correct Answer
B. Lichen Planus -
- 20.
Koebners Phenomenon is the occurrence of papules along a scratch line which appears in which disorder
- A.
Pityriasis Rosea
- B.
Lichen Planus
- C.
Rosacea
Correct Answer
B. Lichen Planus -
- 21.
Lichen planus has NOT been associated with which disease
- A.
Ulcerative colitis
- B.
Primary biliary cirrhosis
- C.
Tuberculosis
- D.
Chronic active hepatitis
Correct Answer
C. Tuberculosis -
- 22.
In acne sebum excretion is normal
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Sebum excretion is increased,Rate this question:
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- 23.
This is a disorder of the pilosecaceous apparatus
- A.
Pityriasis Rosea
- B.
Rosacea
- C.
Acne
- D.
Lichen Planus
Correct Answer
C. Acne -
- 24.
Oral isotretinoin a derivative of retinoic acid is used to treat which disease
- A.
Pityriasis Rosea
- B.
Stubborn Rosacea
- C.
Acne
- D.
Lichen Planus
- E.
Both B & C
Correct Answer
E. Both B & C -
- 25.
Pigmented naevi is also called warts
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Pigmented naevi are also called molesRate this question:
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- 26.
Pigmented naevi (moles) are composed of clusters of normal melanocytes
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 27.
A simple pigmented naevi is classified as
- A.
Non dysplastic
- B.
Dysplastic
Correct Answer
A. Non dysplastic -
- 28.
Critea for classifying a dysplastic nevi DO NOT include which of the following
- A.
Over 5 mm
- B.
Irregular pigmentation
- C.
Asymmetry
- D.
Distinct borders
Correct Answer
D. Distinct bordersExplanation
Borders are indistinct in dysplastic neviRate this question:
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- 29.
Which disorder appears to be stuck on and is characterised by prominent follicular plugging
- A.
Pigmented naevi
- B.
Seborrhoiec keratosis
- C.
Sebeceous hyperplasia
Correct Answer
B. Seborrhoiec keratosis -
- 30.
A disorder that is a port wine stain and appears at birth as a reddish or violacious macular discolouration is called
- A.
Salmon Patch
- B.
Naevus flammeus
- C.
Cherry haemangioma
- D.
Spider angioma
Correct Answer
B. Naevus flammeus -
- 31.
What is the difference between a salmon patch and naevus flammeus
- A.
They are the same
- B.
The naevus flammeus fades in early life
- C.
The salmon patch fades in early life
Correct Answer
C. The salmon patch fades in early life -
- 32.
Strawberry haemangioma are also called capillary haemangioma
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 33.
This appears as a tiny central red spot from which fine vessels radiate
- A.
Strawberry haemangioma
- B.
Cherry Haemangioma
- C.
Spider angioma
Correct Answer
C. Spider angioma -
- 34.
This disorder is caused by the persistence of dilated foetal capillaries in the dermis
- A.
Cherry haemangioma
- B.
Strawberry Haemangioma
- C.
Spider angioma
- D.
Salmon Patch
Correct Answer
D. Salmon Patch -
- 35.
A strawberry haemangioma appears during the second to fifth week of life.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 36.
After puberty naevus flammeus lesions do NOT become
- A.
Thickened
- B.
Nodular
- C.
Papular
- D.
Soft
Correct Answer
D. Soft -
- 37.
A wen is also known as
- A.
Skin Tag
- B.
Epidermoid Cysts
- C.
Seborrhoeic keratosis
Correct Answer
B. Epidermoid Cysts -
- 38.
What is NOT a clinical warning sign of melanomas
- A.
Shrinking of pre existing mole
- B.
Enlargment of pre existing mole
- C.
Itching or pain in pre existing mole
- D.
Change in colour within a pigmented lesion
- E.
Increased irregularity of the borders
Correct Answer
A. Shrinking of pre existing mole -
- 39.
A malignant melanoma arises from melanocytes
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 40.
A Rodent ulcer is
- A.
A fast growing expanding ulcerative basal cell carcinoma
- B.
A slow growing expanding ulcerative basal cell carcinoma
Correct Answer
B. A slow growing expanding ulcerative basal cell carcinoma -
- 41.
Impetigo is caused by which bacteria
- A.
Staphylococcus Aureus
- B.
B- haemolytic streptococci
- C.
Both
- D.
Neither
Correct Answer
C. Both -
- 42.
Impetigo is contagious
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 43.
The varicella zoster virus reactivates to form which disorder
- A.
Chicken Pox
- B.
Herpes zoster
- C.
Herpes Simplex
Correct Answer
B. Herpes zoster -
- 44.
Candida (Monilia) albicans is a _______________- found in the mouth and vagina of healthy individuals.
Correct Answer
yeast YEAST Yeast - 45.
Candida infection can develop from long term corticosteroid or antibiotic treatment
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 46.
Dermatophytoses is also known as
- A.
Candidiasis
- B.
Tinea
- C.
Warts
Correct Answer
B. Tinea -
- 47.
Athletes foot is what sort of tinea
- A.
Tinea unguis
- B.
Tinea pedis
- C.
Tinea cruris
- D.
Tinea corporis
Correct Answer
B. Tinea pedis -
- 48.
Jock itch is known as which type of tinea
- A.
Tinea unguis
- B.
Tinea cruris
- C.
Tinea corporis
- D.
Tinea pedis
Correct Answer
B. Tinea cruris -
- 49.
Ringworm is known as what type of Tinea
- A.
Tinea unguis
- B.
Tinea cruris
- C.
Tinea pedis
- D.
Tinea corporis
Correct Answer
D. Tinea corporis -
- 50.
Onychomycosis which affects the nails is what type of Tinea
- A.
Tinea unguis
- B.
Tinea cruris
- C.
Tinea pedis
- D.
Tinea corporis
Correct Answer
A. Tinea unguis -
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