robin082006
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49) A 25-year-old woman consults a dermatologist because of scaling skin since childhood. Physical examination demonstrates fine scaling of the back and extensor surfaces of the extremities. Involved areas also show horny plugs in the orifices of hair follicles. The flexor surfaces are uninvolved. Cracking of the skin is prominent on the palms and soles. The patient also has a history of atopy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis
B. Ichthyosis vulgaris
C. Lamellar ichthyosis
D. X-linked ichthyosis
E. Xeroderma
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| Aashi
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Icthyosis vulgaris------->B
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| mammyQ
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Ichthyosis vulgaris------- Extensor surfaces
Lamellar ichthyiosis ------Flexor Surfaces
Right?
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