Fungal infection: practice question

A Dermatology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dermatology · Fungal infection

Sample item

What is a classic appearance of tinea corporis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Annular scaly plaque with active edge

Tinea corporis often forms an annular scaly plaque with a more active advancing edge and relative central clearing because dermatophytes spread centrifugally.

Option by option

  • A. Painless ulcer

    A painless ulcer is not the usual dermatophyte presentation.

  • B. Dermatomal blisters

    Dermatomal blisters suggest varicella-zoster infection.

  • C. Annular scaly plaque with active edge (correct)

    Correct: active scaly border with central clearing suggests tinea.

  • D. Diffuse urticaria

    Urticaria produces transient wheals rather than annular scale.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Annular scaly plaque with active edge. Tinea corporis often forms an annular scaly plaque with a more active advancing edge and relative central clearing because dermatophytes spread centrifugally.

Why is "Painless ulcer" not the answer?

A painless ulcer is not the usual dermatophyte presentation.

Why is "Dermatomal blisters" not the answer?

Dermatomal blisters suggest varicella-zoster infection.

Why is "Diffuse urticaria" not the answer?

Urticaria produces transient wheals rather than annular scale.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Fungal infection in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: active scaly border with central clearing suggests tinea.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Fungal infection?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.