PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Noncontagious skin disease, may be hereditary, thick red area covered with white or silver scales
A
Eczema
B
Impetigo
C
Dermatitis
D
Psoriasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How is psoriasis hereditary transmitted? If both parents have psoriasis then the risk of children developing psoriasis is 75% and if one parent has psoriasis, the risk of children developing the disease is 15%. Therefore, if you have psoriasis, your children will not necessarily also develop psoriasis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. These patches normally appear on your elbows, knees, scalp and lower back, but can appear anywhere on your body. Most people are only affected with small patches. In some cases, the patches can be itchy or sore.

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