Question 1
A 12-year-old boy complains of hair loss in a round patch on the scalp. The affected area has broken hairs at the surface and a “black dot” appearance. A KOH prep of skin scrapings is positive for hyphae. Which of the following is the best initial treatment?
Correct Answer:
Oral griseofulvin
Explanation:
Correct answer: Oral griseofulvin
Question 2
A 36-year-old female complains of small, tense blisters on her trunk and proximal limbs. The blisters have a negative Nikolsky sign and are subepidermal on biopsy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Bullous pemphigoid
Explanation:
Correct answer: Bullous pemphigoid
Question 3
Dermatophytes can be effectively identified using which of the following diagnostic procedures?
Correct Answer:
KOH prep
Explanation:
Correct answer: KOH prep
Question 4
A 25-year-old female with a recent history of mononucleosis that resolved last week presents with a non-pruritic rash that started the day before. Examination reveals multiple target lesions of various sizes. The rash is primarily limited to the extensor surfaces of the arms and legs. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Erythema multiforme
Explanation:
Correct answer: Erythema multiforme
Question 5
A 7-year-old female with a history of seasonal allergies presents to her PCP with her mother complaining of cracking, dry, and peeling hands. Her mother reports that the condition started when the patient began to play hockey last year. Topical steroids clear the condition, but it always returns. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer:
Atopic dermatitis
Explanation:
Correct answer: Atopic dermatitis
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