Dermatology

1. Skin doubling time is 8 weeks.

2. Vasodilatation of skin does not occur with Vasopressin.
3. Desmosomes are helpful in connecting Keratinocytes.
4. Stratum Lucidum is Sandwiched between S. corneum and S. granulosum.
5. Stratum corneum is underdeveloped in the very LBW infants in the initial 7
days.
6. Melanocytes are present in Stratum basale.
7. Basal cell degeneration seen in Lichen planus.
8. Acantholysis involves Epidermis.
9. Acanthosis involves Stratum Spinosum.
10. Dyskeratosis is characteristic feature of Darier's disease.
11. Parakeratosis frequently occurs Actinic keratoses.
12. Fox Fordyce's disease is a disease of Apocrine glands.
13. Fordyce's spot involves Sebaceous glands.
14. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disease of Apocrine glands.
15. Miliaria is a disorder of Eccrine glands.
16. Regarding Fordyce spots Ectopic sebaceous glands.
17. Fordyce's disease mainly involves Lips, Buccal mucosa.
18. Fox Fordyce disease is Common in adult woman.
19. Patch test is a type of delayed type Hypersensitivity.
 Infections

1. Malignant pustule is seen in Anthrax.

2. Treatment of choice in genital wart in pregnancy Cryotherapy.
3. Immunomodulator used in treatment of genital warts is Imiquimod.
4. Coral red fluorescence Wood's lamp seen in Erythrasma.
5. For pediculosis corporis the treatment of choice is Disinfection of clothes.
6. In Molluscum contagiosumUmbilicated pearly white asymptomatic skin
lesion are seen.
7. Most common site of affection of herpes simplex Oral mucosa.
8. Slapped cheek appearance of face, is seen in Erythema infectiosum.
9. Ramsay hunt syndrome refers to Herpes zoster of geniculate ganglion.
10. Acyclovir resistant herpes is treated with Foscarnet.
11. Oral hairy leukoplakia and whitish plaque on the tongue and palate are
seen in HIV infection.
12. Erysipelas is caused by streptococci.
13. Erythrasma is caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum.
14. Most common site for zoster involvement is Thoracic area.
15. Multiple grouped vesicular lesions present on dermatome associated with
pain in Herpes zoster.
15. Drug of choice for herpes zoster is Acyclovir.
17. Cutaneous leishmaniasis has erythematous lesion with central crusting.
18. Bockhart's impetigo refers to Staphylococcal infection of follicular ostium.
19. Maculae ceruleae are caused by Pubic lice.
20. Most common skin infection in children is Impetigo contagiosa.
21. Most common cause of Ecthyma Gangrenosum is Pseudomonas.
22. Rocky mountain spotted fever is caused by Rickettsia.
23. Henderson Peterson Bodies are seen in Molluscum contagiosum.

Drug Eruptions
1. Tzanck test is used in the diagnosis of Pemphigus vulgaris.
2. Target (Iris) lesions are seen in Erythema multiforme.
 Common Fungal Diseases

1. Tinea capitis in children is caused byMicrosporum audouinii.

2. Kerion is caused by Dermatophytes.
3. Tinea "incognito" is due to inappropriate use of systemic and topical
Steroids.
4. Tinea cruris commonly affects Adult males.
5. Causative agent of Favus isTrichophyton schoenleinii.
6. Dhobi itch is Tinea cruris.
7. Ringworm infection affects Stratum corneum.
8. Most common fungal infection of the female genitalia in diabetes
Candidiasis.
9. Treatment with griseofulvin in fungal infection of the finger nails is for 6
months.
10. The most appropriate line of treatment for tinea-capitis on scalp Oral
griseofulvin therapy.
11. Ciclopirox olamine is used in Dermatophytosis.
12.
"Black dot" ring worm is caused by Trichophyton.
13.
Granules coming out of the multiple discharging sinuses in mycetoma foot
contain Fungus colonies.
14.
The most common organism causing tinea capitis isTrichophyton
tonsurans.
15.
The substance responsible for the hypopigmentation and damaged
melanocytes seen in patients with tinea versicolor is Azelaic acid.
16.
Central clearing is a feature of Tinea corporis.
17.
Ketoconazole is most effective against Candida and dermatophytes.

Cutaneous Tuberculosis and AMI

1. Lichen scrofulosorum is a tuberculid.

2. Skin tuberculosis which involves skin after involving lymph nodes is
Scrofuloderma.
3. Swimming pool granuloma is caused by Mycobacterium marinum.
4. Cutaneous tuberculosis secondary to underlying tissue is called
Scrofuloderma.
5. Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis is a form of Postprimary tuberculosis with
good resistance.
6. In Scrofuloderma ulcers associated with underlying sinus tracts and
discharge.

Scabies

1. Most severe form of scabies is Norwegian scabies.

2. Burrows of scabies are in Stratum corneum.
3. Permethrin is useful in Scabies.
4. The "circle of Herba" represents the main sites of involvement in Scabies.
5. Characteristic lesion of scabies is Burrow.
6. Incubation period of scabies is 4weeks.
7. Adult scabies is characterized by Involvement of anterior abdomen.
8. Scabies in children differs from that in adults in that it affects Face.
9. Nodular scabies is found in Scrotum.
10. Ivermectin in indicated in the treatment of Scabies.
11. Oral medication used in the treatment of scabies Ivermectin.
12. In children scabies Papulovesicular lesion occur on face, trunk, palm and
sole.
13. Scabies, is an example of Water washed disease.

Eczema

1. Para tetra butyl phenol causes hypopigmented lesion on centre of

forehead in females due to bindi application.
2. In Pityriasis alba white non-anesthetic, scaly hypopigmented macule are
seen.
3. Patch test is read after 2 days.
4. Berloque dermatitis is due to contact with Cosmetics.
5. "Cradle cap" is a special form of Seborrheic dermatis.
6. Hertoghe's sign in atopic dermatitis is Loss of lateral eye brow.
7. In contact dermatitis the diagnostic method of choice is Patch test.
8. Atopic dermatitis can be best diagnosed by Clinical evaluation.
9. Most common precipitant of contact dermatitis is Nickel.
10. The commonest cause of air-borne dermatitis in India is Parthenium.

Differential Diagnosis
1. Spongiosis is seen in Acute eczema.

Atopic Dermatitis
1. Characteristic feature of atopic dermatitis is Pruritus.
2. 'Itch is disease' is true for Atopic dermatitis.
3. Dennie-Morgan fold is seen in Atopic dermatitis.
4. M. C. site of Atopic Dermatitis Antecubital fossa.

Contact Dermatitis
1. In India, the plant which causes dermatitis most commonly is Parthenium
grass.
2. Most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in Indian female is Dyes.
3. Air-borne contact dermatitis can be diagnosed by Patch test.
4. Patch test is done to document Delayed type hypersensitivity.
5. For severe air borne contact dermatitis, the most appropriate drug for
treatment is Azathioprine.
6. Coin shaped eczema is Nummular eczema.

Erythro Derma
1. Cause of erythroderma is Psoriasis.
2. Gold poisoning leading to exfoliative dermatitis is treated by Steroid.

Urticaria
1. Recurrent urticaria while doing exercise and on exposure to sunlight is due
to Cholinergic utricaria.
2. Dermographism is a type of physical urticaria.
3. Urticarial lesions are best described as Evanescent.
4. Tongue swelling, neck swelling, stridor, hoarseness of voice occurs in
Angioneurotic edema.
5. In Cl Esterase Inhibitor deficiency episodic painful edema of face and larynx
is seen.
6. Recurrent swelling on face and lips due to emotional stress, is due to Cl
esterase inhibitor deficiency.
7. In angioneurotic edema non-Pitting edema of face, lips and mucous
membrane is seen.

Inflammatory Disorders

1. Special feature which is seen only in inverse psoriasis is Flexural

involvement.
2. One of the definite use of steroids in psoriasis is Impetigo herpetiformis.
3. Histopathological features of fat necrosis in a new born closely resembles
features of Steroid induced lipid necrosis.
4. Oral isotretinoin is Treatment of choice in severe acne.
5. White lacy lesion in oral cavity with extension of proximal nail fold onto the
nail plate/bed is seen in Lichen planus.
6. lesions of Pityriasis rosea clear up within 6 to 8 weeks.
7. The LEAST common site involved in psoriasis is CNS.
8. Pityriasis rosea is a Self-limiting disease.
9. Flaky-paint appearance of skin is seen in Kwashiorkor.
10. Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum is more marked on Front of legs.
11. "Kogoj's Pustule is seen in Pustular psoriasis.
12. Munro's microabscesses are seen in Stratum corneum.
13. In pustular psoriasis, the treatment of choice is Etretinate.
14. For Erythrodermic psoriasis the treatment of choice is Methotrexate.
15. Rhinophyma is Glandular form of acne rosacea.
16. Darier's sign is seen in Urticaria pigmentosa.
17. Wickham's striae are seen in Lichen planus.
18. Quincke's disease is popularly known as Angioneurotic edema.
19. Psoralen act by Binding to DNA.
20. Lichenoid drug eruption is seen in Gold therapy.
21. Annular Herald patch is seen in Pityriasis rosea.
22. Psoriasis involve skin of head, neck and face.
23. The treatment of choice in nodulocystic acne is isotretinoin.
24. Auspitz sign is seen in Plaque psoriasis.
25.
Pseudo isomorphic or Pseudo Koebner's phenomenon is seen in warts.
26.
27. Itchy polygonal violaceous papules seen in Lichen planus.
Itchy purple papule followed by hyperpigmentation on resolution, is seen
28. in Lichen planus.
29. The most characteristic finding in lichen planus is Basal cell degeneration
30.
Max. Joseph's space is a histopathological feature of Lichen planus.
31.
32. Wickham's stria seen in Lichen planus.
33. Characteristic nail finding in lichen planus Pterygium.
34. Lacy white lesion in mouth with pterygium is seen in Lichen planus.
35. Civatte's bodies are found in Lichen planus.
36.
Lichen planus involve mucous membrane.
37.
38. HHV7 viral association is found in pityriasis rosea.
"Islands of normal skin" are found Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
Keratoderma is a feature of Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
Koebner's phenomenon is characteristic of Psoriasis and Lichen planus.

Developmental & Pigmentation Disorders

1. Blaschko's lines are present along the Lines of development.

2. linear verrucous plaques on the trunk with vacuolization of keratinocytes
in s. Spinosum and s. Granulosum is seen in Nevus.
3. Ocular hallmark of pseudoxanthoma elasticum is Angioid streak.
4. Mongolian spots are usually seen at Lumbosacral region.
5. Syringoma represents hamartoma of eccrine sweat gland.
6. In Pityriasis versicolor oval scaly hypopigmented macules over chest and
back are seen.
7. Pityriasis alba presents with recurrent, scaly, hypopigmented patch on
face.
8. Piebaldism is Associated with white forelock.
9. Hypopigmented lesions are seen in Pityriasis alba, Nevus anemicus,
Naevus depigmentosa
10. In pityriasis alba no active treatment required.
11. Spaghetti and meat ball appearance is seen in Pityriasis versicolor.
12. Commonest type of vitiligo is vitiligoVulgaris.
13. An increased incidence of vitiligo is found is Diabetes mellitus.
14. Most common endocrine disturbance associated with vitiligo is Thyroid
disease.
15. Brown macular lesions over bridge of Nose and cheeks following exposure
to light is Chloasma.
16. Acanthosis nigricans is commonly seen in obesity
17. Acanthosis nigricans histological show Papillomatosis.
18. Rain drop pigmentation is seen in Chronic Arsenic poisoning.
19. Topical azelaic acid is used in Hyper pigmentary disorders.
20. Defective DNA repair is associated with Xeroderma pigmentosum

Drug Eruptions
1. Recurrent plaques on glans which heal with residual hyperpigmentation
Develops in Fixed Drug Eruption.

Collagen Vascular Diseases

1. Chloroquine is used in treatment ofDiscoid lupus erythematosus.

2. Gottron's papules or sign is seen in Dermatomyositis.
3. Lilac colored, heliotrope, pigmentation over the face is characteristic of
Dermatomyositis.
4. Malignancy is frequently associated with Dermatomyositis.
5. Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease.
6. Gottron's papules are Violaceous papules over knuckles seen in
dermatomyositis.
7. Palpable purpura is seen in HSP and PAN
8. "Pinch" purpura is diagnostic of Systemic primary amyloidosis.
9. In HSP non-blanching macules and papules on lower extremities with
abdominal pain and arthropathy might occur.
10. IgA deposits on skin biopsy are seen in Henoch Schonlein purpura.
11. Erythema nodosum are usually tender.
12. Erythema nodosum may occur due to Contraceptive pills.
13. Geno dermal disease that can cause skin malignancy arexeroderma
pigmentosa.
14. Lisch nodule is seen in Von Recklinghausen's disease.
15. Cafe au lait spots seen in NF.
16. Adenoma sebaceum is a feature of Tuberous sclerosis.
17. Ash leaf maculae is found in Tuberous sclerosis.
18. Koenen’s periungual fibromas are seen in > 50% of cases with Tuberous
sclerosis.
19. Granular layer is absent in ichthyosis vulgaris.
20. Ichthyosis is associated with Refsum disease.
21. Steroid sulphatase deficiency is seen in 'X1 linked recessive ichthyosis.
22. Skin pigmentation & ichthyosis like side effects are seen in Clofazimine.
23. The mode of inheritance of Incontinentia pigment is X-linked dominant.

Vasculitis
1. Most common site of Erythema nodosum is Legs.
2. The treatment of choice of sweet syndrome is Corticosteroids.
3. Pyoderma gangrenosum is seen in Ulcerative colitis.
4. Temporal arteritis is also known as giant cell arteritis.

Alopecia
1. Typhoid followed by hair fall is suggestive of Telogen effluvium
2. Growing phase of hair isAnagen.
3. Pseudopelade is a type of Cicatricial alopecia.
4. Cicatricial alopecia is seen in Discoid lupus erythematosus.
5. Treatment of alopecia areata includes Minoxidil
6. Scarring alopecia is associated with Lichen planus.
 Nail Diseases

1. Tinea unguium affects the Nail plate

2. Pitting nail dystrophy seen in Psoriasis.
3. Pitting of nails is seen in Lichen planus, Psoriasis
4. Moth eaten alopecia is seen in Secondary syphilis.
5. Pterygium of nail is characteristically seen in Lichen planus.
6. Koenen's periungual fibroma is seen in Tuberous sclerosis.

STD

1. Most specific test for syphilis FTA-Abs.

2. Donovanosis is caused by calymmatobacterium granulomatis.
3. For lymphogranuloma venereum the drug of choice is Doxycycline.
4. Polycyclic erosions are seen in Herpes genitalis.
5. The most frequent cause of recurrent non-infectious oro-genital ulceration
in a HIV positive male is Aphthous ulcer.
6. Sabre tibia is seen in Syphilis.
7. Mucus patch is seen in Secondary syphilis.
8. Incubation period of syphilis is 9 to 90 days.
9. Primary bullous lesion is seen in Congenital syphilis.
10. In Syphilis a painless indurated ulcer over the penis is seen.
11. Yaws is cause by Treponema pertenue.
12. Nonvenereal disease Endemic syphilis.
13. In primary syphilis the treatment of choice is Benzathine penicillin.
14. Painful penile ulcer with inguinal adenitis is seen in infection with
Haemophilus ducreyi.
15. Podophyllin is used in Condyloma acuminate.
16. Gonococcus is Intracellular gram-negative.
17. Main feature of gonorrhea is Purulent discharge per urethra.
18. In gonorrhea the drug of choice is Ceftriaxone.
19. Genital elephantiasis is seen in LGV.
20. Reliable test for chancroid detection Culture.
21. The Syndromic management of urethral discharge includes treatment of
Neisseria gonorrhoeae and chlamydia trachomatis.
22. Painful ulcers occur in Chancroid.
23. Haemophilus ducreyi is the causative agent of Soft sore.
24. Bubo's with multiple sinuses discharging 'into the inguinal lymph nodes are
seen inLGV.
25. Discharging sinus is seen inActinomycosis.
26. "Chancre Redux" refers to Relapsing primary chancre at the site of original
chancre.
27. Higoumenaki's sign in late congenital syphilis is Thickening of the inner end
of clavicle.
28. Treatment of choice in genital wart in pregnancy Cryotherapy

Blistering Diseases

1. Recurrent oral ulcers with yellow base erythematous surrounding & nodules
in extensor aspect of legs seen in Behcet's syndrome.
2. Granular IgA deposit at dermal papilla are found in Dermatitis Herpetiformis.
3. Inter cellular IgG deposition in epidermis is seen in Pemphigus.
4. Persistent painful oral lesions, with acantholytic cells seen in Pemphigus
vulgaris
5. HLA B8 associated with Dermatitis herpetiform.
6. Most common site of herpes gestationis is Peri umbilical region
7. Intraepidermal blisters are seen Pemphigus foliaceus.
8. Tzanck cell is a Keratinocyte.
9. In Tzanck smear, multinucleated giant cells are seen in Herpes simplex.
10. Dyskeratosis is a feature of Darier's disease.
11. Tzanck smear in a patient of bullous lesions shows Acantholytic cells.
12. Porphyria cutanea tarda can be treated by Low dose chloroquine.
13. Vesicles are never seen m Measles.
14. Ballooning is a characteristic feature of Herpes zoster.
15. Rarest variety of pemphigus is Pemphigus vegetans.
16. Acantholysis is characteristic of Pemphigus vulgaris.
17. Tzanck smear is useful for diagnosis of Herpes infection.
18. In erythema multiform Vesicle and bullae are seen.
19. Acantholysis is seen in the Epidermis.
20. A bullous eruption of skin associated with pregnancy Herpes gestationis.
21. Erythema multiforme can have both intra and sub epidermal bullae.
22. In congenital dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa defect is seen in Collagen
type 7

Leprosy
1. Leprosy doesn't affect Ovaries.
2. The most effective drug against M. leprae is Rifampicin.
3. Most sensitive index to assess the drug effectiveness in skin smears of
leprosy patient is Morphological index.
4. Maximum suppression of cell-mediated immunity occurs in Lepromatous
leprosy.
5. Negative smear is seen in Neuritic type leprosy.
6. Multidrug therapy is employed in leprosy in order to prevent drug resistance
7. Dose of dapsone in LEPROSY is 1-2 mg/kg.
8. Daily dose of thalidomide for controlling ENL is 200-400 mg.
9. Half-life of dapsone is 24 hours.
10. Drug of choice in type II Lepra reaction with severe neuritis is Systemic
steroid.
11. Lagophthalmos is seen in Leprosy.
12. Hemolytic anemia is a side effect of dapsone.
13. In lepromatous leprosy, globi consist of Macrophage cells laden with acid
fast bacilli.
14. Satellite lesion is seen in Borderline tuberculoid leprosy.
15. Drug of choice in type I Lepra reaction with severe neuritis is Systemic
steroids.
16. Skin pigmentation and ichthyosis-like side effects are seen inClofazimine.
17. Skin biopsy in leprosy shows Peri appendageal lymphocytosis.
18. The dosage of clofazimine for Lepra reaction is 300mg daily
19. DOC of in relapsing type ii Lepra reaction is Oral thalidomide
20. DOC of in unresponsive type ii Lepra reaction is Oral thalidomide.
 Cutaneous Malignancies

1. Parapsoriasis can progress to which malignancy Cutaneous T cell lymphoma

2. Leonine facies are seen in LL Leprosy.
3. Mycosis fungoides has an indolent course and is difficult to treatment.
4. Marker for Langerhans' cell histiocytosisCD-la.
5. Ichthyosis is associated with Hodgkin's disease.
6. Premalignant conditions of skin Bowen's disease, Actinic keratosis.
7. Underlying internal malignancy is NOT shown by Granuloma annulare.
8. A naevus present at birth which has predisposition to the development of
malignant melanoma is Giant congenital pigmented naevus.
9. Kasabach-Merritt syndrome represents hemangiomas with r
Thrombocytopenia.
10. The most common premalignant tumour of skin is Actinic keratosis.
11. NEVUS of melanocyte is Becker nevus.
12. Maximum malignant potential is in Junctional naevus
13. Predisposing factors for skin cancer are U- V-light.
14. Changes of squamous cell carcinoma are seen in Bowen's disease.
15. Actinic keratosis is seen in Squamous cell carcinoma.
16. Actinic keratosis is associated with sun exposure.
17. Mycosis fungoides affects T Cells.
18. Pautrier's micro-abscess is a histological feature of Mycosis fungoides.
19. Total Skin Electron Irradiation is used for the treatment of Mycosis
Fungoides.

Maculopapular Skin Disease

1. Rose spots are seen in Typhoid.

2. The rash in measles occurs first in the Post auricular region.
3. Features of hereditary angioedema Autosomal dominant inheritance.
4. The most frequent cause of Lyell's disease is Drug induced.
 Genodermatoses

1. Infantile spasm, Hypopigmented macule on back, delayed milestones are

seen in Tuberous sclerosis.
2. Hailey-Hailey disease is inherited asAutosomal dominant.
3. Ichthyosis vulgaris is inherited as Autosomal dominant.
4. Etiology of epidermolysis bullosa is Genetic.
5. Lisch nodules are seen in Neurofibromatosis.
6. Crocodile skin or sauroderma is seen in Ichthyosis vulgaris.
7. facial telangiectatic erythema, photosensitivity and dwarfism are seen in
Bloom's syndrome.

Miscellaneous

1. Chemical peeling is done by Trichloroacetic acid.

2. Steroid most potent as Ointment.
3. Isomorphic phenomenon is not seen in Pityriasis rosea.
4. Medically important form of UV radiation isUV-B
5. A red color to tattoos is produced by the pigment Mercuric sulphide.
6. An autoimmune pathology is seen in Pemphigus vulgaris.

Pediatric Dermatology

1. Neonatal fat necrosis resembles Post steroidal panniculitis

2. In sweet syndrome Neutrophilia is present
 Cells seen in Dermatology

1. Normal skin anatomy

a. Langerhans cells
b. Glomus cells
c. Mast cells
2. Bullous disorders Tzanck cells
3. Metabolic and storage disorders
a. Gargoyle cells
b. Gaucher's cell
c. Xanthoma cells
4. Tumors
a. Basalioma cells, Basophilic and shadow cells
b. Hibernoma cells (Large polyhedral fat cells containing eosinophilic
granular cytoplasm),
c. Paget cells, Sezary cells, Signet ring cells (seen in an adenocarcinoma.
Sheet of large cells with vacuolated cytoplasm pushing the single
hyperchromatic nucleus to the periphery)
d. Reed Sternberg cells (seen in a case of Hodgkin's lymphoma have
bilobed nucleus with a resemblance to an "owl's eye" with prominent
eosinophilic inclusion-like nucleoli)
5. Histiocytic disorders Touton giant cells
6. Collagen vascular disorders LE cells (Distorted nuclear material in the
cytoplasm of a polymorphonuclear leukocyte causing the nucleus to be
compressed and pushed to the periphery)
7. Drug induced Podophyllin cells
8. Disorders of the panniculus Bean bag cell
9. Bacterial Clue cells (Squamous epithelial cells with a large number of
coccobacillary organisms, Gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobic
bacteria densely attached in clusters to their surfaces give them a granular
appearance), Lepra cells (Large cells with their abundant cytoplasm,
occupying the greater part of the ceil and filled with mycobacteria leprae
bacilli), Langhans giant cells
10. Protozoal Wright cells
11. Viral Koilocyte, Warthin Finkeldey cells.
12. In the first 4 weeks of syphilis the most specific test is FT A-Abs'
13. Most effective drug for type2, Lepra reaction is Thalidomide
14. The commonest complication of synthetic retinoid is Dryness of skin and
mucosa Alopecia areata Spontaneous recovery will occur within 3-6 months
in the majority of patients
15. Cradle cap in babies is Seborrheic dermatitis
16. Syphilitic Gumma are Non-infectious
17. "Apple jelly nodules" are characteristically found in Lupus vulgaris
18. Non-cicatrical alopecia is present in Psoriasis
19. Acantholytic bullae are found in Pemphigus vulgaris
20. The target cell of rickettsial infections is mainly Endothelial cells
21. Common cutaneous lesions of Hodgkin's disease are Secondary to pruritus
22. Frei's test is diagnostic of Lymphogranuloma inguinale
23. Photochemotherapy is useful in Pityriasis rosea
24. Intra-epidermal bullae are the feature of Pemphigus
25. Scarring alopecia may be caused by Discoid Lupus erythematosus, Lichen
planus.
26. Onycholysis may be seen in thyroid disease, Psoriasis, Pityriasis rubra
27. Porphyria cutanea tarda can be treated by Phlebotomy, (Low dose
chloroquine Norwegian scabies is cause by Female Acarus scabies)
28. Commonest cutaneous eruption in SLE is Erythema of light exposed area
29. STD that cause Inguinal bubo Chancroid, LGV!
30. Melanocyte is most sensitive to cold.
31. Degeneration of basal cells occurs in Lichen planus
32. Berkeley membrane is seen in Psoriasis
33. 'Bulla spread sign' is seen in Pemphigus vulgaris
34. Photosensitive rash is common in Erythropoietic protoporphyria
35. Acanthosis nigricans is most common due to carcinoma of stomach
36. Diagnostic histology of lichen planus is basal cell vacuolization +
Liquefactive degeneration of basement membrane
37. In American classification of SLE, the least important criteria are
Convulsions
38. Phenolphthalein, Aspirin, Dapsone, Furosemide produce fixed drug
eruptions
39. The drugs producing erythema nodosum are Sulfonamides
40. Heliotrope rash is seen on face in Dermatomyositis
41. The lesions not containing Treponema are Gumma
42. Dapsone is used in the treatment of Dermatitis herpetiformis, Leprosy,
Pemphigus vulgaris
43. DOC for pustular psoriasis is acitretin/etretinate
44. Tzanck test is not positive in Bullous pemphigoid
45. Nikolsky's sign is not positive in Psoriasis
46. A young boy, single hypo anaesthetic patch over Hand + Thickened ulnar
nerve, diagnosis is Tuberculoid leprosy
47. A young female complains of genital wart, the agent implicated is Human
papilloma virus
48. H. ducreyi causes Soft chancre
49. Drugs used in Lepra reaction is Thalidomide, Clofazimine, Chloroquine
50. Drug effective against dermatitis herpetiformis is Dapsone
51. Increased level of IgE seen in Atopy
52. Commonest site of atopic dermatitis in children is Elbow
53. Definitive diagnosis of Sporotrichosis generally depends on Culture 54:
Pitting of nails can be seen in Alopecia areata
55. Selenium sulfide is indicated for treating Tinea versicolor
56. Perioral pallor and Dennie's line are seen in Atopic dermatitis
57. 'Chancre Redux' is a clinical feature of Early relapsing syphilis
58. ivermectin is indicated in the treatment of Scabies
59. Tuberculid are seen in Lichen scrofulosus
60. Auspitz sign is seen in Plaque type psoriasis
61. Subcutaneous nodules are not seen in Reiter's syndrome
62. Intraepidermal IgG deposition is seen in Pemphigus
63. Leprosy does not affect CNS, CVS and ovary
64. Acanthosis nigricans is not a malignant condition of skin
65. 10-15 live mites are there in an adult with scabies
66. Cutaneous depigmentation is not seen in Dyskeratosis congenita
67. Bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (bullous C.I.E) is Autosomal
dominant
68. Solar urticaria is characterized by Wheal formation
69. Mutation of keratin I and 10 is seen in Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis
70. Pityriasis rosea is not characterized by Lower respiratory infection
71. Herald patch is most commonly seen over Abdomen
Some Diagnostic Method
1. Tzanck smear a. Vesicles are scrapped and stained with Giemsa/
Wright's stain.
b. HSV / VZV - multinucleate giant cells-*-.
c. Pemphigus- Acantholytic cells

2. Diascopy
a. Erythema - blanches with pressure
b. Purpura- does not blanch
c. Granuloma - Apple jelly appearance
3. Koebner’s phenomena are seen with (Traumatized area often develops
lesions esp. elbow, knee)
a. Lichen planus b. Psoriasis (characteristic)
c. Vitiligo d. Molluscum contagiosum Pseudokoebner
e. Lichen nitidus f. Common & plane warts J
4. Nikolsky's sign +ve in
a. Pemphigus
b. TEN
c. Steven Johnson's syndrome
d. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Normal turnover time for epidermis,' 8 weeks (52-75 days)
-> Fungi which give fluorescence in wood's light are,'- M. Canis, M. audouinii,
T. schoenleinii
-> KOH preparation,' Used for Dig of Tinea infections
Patch test,' read after 2 days and 4 days

□ DIFFERENT ITCH
1. Winter itch Asteotic eczema / xerotic eczema
2. Swimmer's itch Bilharziasis / Schistosomiasis
3. Dhobi's / Jock itch Tinea cruris
4. Ground itch Nematode Larvae
5. Barber's itch Sycosis barbae
6. Itch mite Acarus scabies (which transmits Scabies).
OTHER ERYTHEMAS
E- gyratum E- migrans E- marginatum (E- E - Infectiosum
chronicum annulare)
Malignancy Lyme disease - Rheumatic fever - Fifth disease
-Trunk - Parvovirus B-19
- Slapped cheek
app-
1. E~ pernio - in Chilblain
2. E~ streptogenes - in pityriasis alba
3. E ~ toxicum - in normal neonates
4. Erythema Induratum Seen usually in calf region, a form of necrotic
vasculitis, type of Tuberculid.
5. Granuloma Annulare Seen in DM.

A. Urticaria Pigmentosa
1. Development of wheal on gentle stroking of a pigmented macule (Darier's
sign).
2. Disease of mast cells systemic mastocytosis --> severe, itching.
3. AD inheritance in some cases (familial).
4. Recurrent diarrhea, reddish brown macule on torso / extremities.

B. Diseases of eccrine sweat glands

1. Hyperhidrosis
2. Anhidrosis
3. Miliaria

Some Imp. Negative Points

a. Genital Ulcers are NOT seen in - LGV (incorrect)
b. Lymphadenopathy is NOT seen in - Donovanosis
c. Pruritus is NOT seen in - Pemphigus
d. NOT seen in secondary syphilis - Bullae or
vesicobullous lesion.
e. Lesions NOT seen in Lepromatous Leprosy are - Vesicles
f. Griseofulvin - is NOT used topically
Antifungal
g. Griseofulvin is NOT used in T/t of - Tinea versicolor,
Candida
h. Nail involvement is NOT seen in -DLE

-> Herald patch is seen in - Pityriasis rosea

--> Main Treatment of Pediculosis corporis - Disinfection of
Clothes

Recent & High Yield Updated LMRPs

1. Dermatomal vesicle distribution seen in herpes zoster.

2. Erythema Multiforme: Antimalarial drugs
3. Alopecia areata associated with pitting of nails.
4.
Antifungal developed resistance in last 2 years and not routinely
prescribed for tinea cruris and corporis is Terbinafine.
5.
Rash and hypo pigmentations over nose after taking NSAIDS for 1 week
due to history of joint pain and fever, the most likely diagnosis is
chikungunya.
6. Incubation period for LGV is 7-12 days.
7. Nerve used for biopsy from lower limb is sural nerve.
8. Meissner corpuscles present in Papillary dermis.
9. Patient present with the rashes in groin region, the most important cause
is Three anamorphic (asexual or imperfect) genera causes
dermatophytoses are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.
10. A 16 yr. old boy comes with oily skin and multiple nodulocystic lesion since
2 years, best management is oral isotretinoin.
11. Early lesions of pemphigus vulgaris show supra basal epidermal
acantholysis, clefting and blister formation. The floor of the blister may be
lined with intact keratinocytes, the "tombstone pattern.
12. More than 30% body surface are blisters involvement of skin occurs due
to drugs.
13. Becker nevus:
• A Becker nevus (nevus in American spelling) is a late-onset epidermal
nevus or birthmark occurring mostly in males. It is also known as Becker
melanosis.
 • It is due to an overgrowth of the epidermis (upper layers of the skin), pigment
cells (melanocytes)and hair follicle.
14. Cutis marmorata occurs due to exposure to cold temperatures.
15. A child has a rash; his family history is positive for asthma. The most probable
diagnosis is Allergic contact dermatitis.
16. Painless lesion seen in Human papilloma virus.
17. Child scratch his hand with pen, red wheal appears and persists for 30 min
is dermographism.
18. Nerve taken for biopsy to diagnose neuritic leprosy is radial cutaneous
nerve.
19. Component of cement causing allergic contact dermatitis is chromium.
20. Pruritus over fingers occur in scabies.
21. Highest concentration of desmosomes seen in supra basal portion.