Papulosquamous disease: 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 · Papulosquamous disease

Sample item

Which feature supports pityriasis rosea?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Herald patch followed by Christmas-tree trunk eruption

Pityriasis rosea often begins with a herald patch and is followed by multiple oval scaly lesions aligned along skin cleavage lines.

Option by option

  • A. Deep nodules in axillae

    Axillary nodules suggest hidradenitis suppurativa.

  • B. Silvery extensor plaques

    Silvery plaques suggest psoriasis.

  • C. Painful vesicles in a dermatome

    Dermatomal painful vesicles indicate zoster.

  • D. Herald patch followed by Christmas-tree trunk eruption (correct)

    Correct: herald patch then cleavage-line eruption is typical.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Herald patch followed by Christmas-tree trunk eruption. Pityriasis rosea often begins with a herald patch and is followed by multiple oval scaly lesions aligned along skin cleavage lines.

Why is "Deep nodules in axillae" not the answer?

Axillary nodules suggest hidradenitis suppurativa.

Why is "Silvery extensor plaques" not the answer?

Silvery plaques suggest psoriasis.

Why is "Painful vesicles in a dermatome" not the answer?

Dermatomal painful vesicles indicate zoster.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Papulosquamous disease in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: herald patch then cleavage-line eruption is typical.

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 Papulosquamous disease?

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.