DR AWAD

:2023
3-All of the following needs biopsy except:
Classical lichen planus
Inverse LP
LP pigmentosus
Bullous LP
Lichen planopilaris

4-Not histopathological feature of psoriasis:

Hypergranulosis

5-Not present in rosacea:

Comedons

6-Most common site for pityriasis rosea:

Trunk and proximal extremities

7-One of the following is mostly associated with internal malignancy:

Necrolytic migratory erthema

8-All of the following are signs of early congenital syphilis EXCEPT:

Hutchinson teeth

9-Most common sexual transmitted disease:

Non gonococcal urethritis

10-All of the following area infected by gonorrhea EXCEPT:

Vulvovagina

:Atopic dermatitis is diagnosed -11

Clinical + biopsy
Clinical + prick test
Clinical + patch test
Clinically alone
12-Mirror image distribution of lesions on the extremities is characteristic of:
Discoid eczema
Discoid lupus
Tinea corporis
Child came with severe itching, positive family history of asthma and hay fever, what is the -12
:best initial treatment
Triamcinolone 0.1%
)Hydrocortisone 1% (best drug to start with
Clobetasone 0.05%

13-Dirty neck:
X-linked recessive icthyosis

14-Lamellar disease is:

Autosomal recessive

15- 46 year old women came with late onset acne and testosterone level above 200 ng, what is
the most likely diagnosis:
Adrenal tumor
PCOS
Ovarian tumor

16-Non of minimal inflammatory lesion:

Tinea versicolor

17-Magicchi granuloma caused by:

Dermatophytes

Infant has redness inflammation at the napkin area, what is the best treatment used for him:-19
Miconazole 2% cream

25-Systemic disease that caused by elevated level of ACTH that stimulate melanocytes to
produce more melanin is:
Addison’s disease

30-Lateral third alopecia of the eyebrows associated with:

Hypothyroidism

33-Severe Generalised pruritus?

hodgkin lymphoma

34-Most common variant of Psoriatic arthritis?

Asymmetrical oligoarticular arthritis

35- Perforating folliculitis commonly associated with?

Renal disease

36-Pathergy reaction?
Bechet's disease

:2022
? Osteolytic lesion , can be seen with -1
Acne Fulminans

? Most patients are asymptomatic , No itching -10

A. Hypertrophic LP
B. Annular LP
C. Ulcerative LP
D. Classic LP

? All of the following are dermatological cause of generalized itching , Except -14
A. Dermatitis Herpetiformis
B. Lichen planus
)C. Lichen simplex chronicus( neurodermatitis
D. Scabies
E. Pediculosis

? Regarding Syphilis disease , one of the following isn't infectious -15

A. secondary syphilis
B. early latent
C. Tertiary syphilis
D. primary syphilis
E. Extra-genital lesions

: Calciphylaxes is usually a manifestation of -16

A. Renal diseases
? Acne excoriee is -17
A. More common in men
B. More common in children
C. more common in young female
D. drug induced acne
E. associated with papules and pustules

? Monomorphic eruption of papules and pustules , associated with -18

A. Drug induced Acne

: Minimal scaling in psoriasis is seen in -20

A. Inverse Psoriasis

? Which of the following associated with celiac disease-22

A. Dermatitis Herpetiformis

: One of the following associated with minimal if any inflammatory process -27
A. Tinea capitis
B. Tinea versicolor
C. Tinea cruris
D. Tinea corporis
E. Tinea Pedis

? All of the following are differential diagnosis of Pityriasis rosea , EXCEPT-28

A. Secondary syphilis
B. Tinea corporis
C. Dermatitis herpetiformis
D. Guttate psoriasis
E. Lichen planus

? Asymptomatic corneal opacities , associated with -29

A. x- linked recessive ichthyosis
? Bamboo hair , Associated with -30
A. Netherton syndrome

? Best prognosis among psoriasis disease -31

A. Psoriasis vulgaris
B. Guttate Psoriasis
C. Nail Psoriasis
D. Scalp Psoriasis
E. Inverse Psoriasis

? All of the following are true regarding Non-Gonococal urethritis , EXCEPT -32
A. it is the most common STD
B. incubation period 1-2 weeks
C. Heavy pussy ( purulent ) discharge
D. the drug of choice is doxycycline
E. Caused by Chlamidia trochomatis

? First clinical presentation of early congenital syphilis-33

A. Generalized non-tender lymphadenopathy
B. Maculopapullar skin rash
) C. Rhinitis ( Snuffle nose
D. saber shin
E. saddle nose

? All the following are true regarding palmoplanter psoriasis , EXCEPT -34
A. Patients may also experience scaling and severe pruritus
B. Smoking is a risk factor for this variant
C. Nail changes are less frequent in this variant
D. is more common in women
E. Differential diagnosis includes : eczema and fungal infection

? Most common superficial Dermatophytosis in male-35

A. Tinea cruris
 ? Most common superficial Dermatophytosis in general -36
A. Tinea Pedis

? Most common sites of DISCOID eczema are-37

A. Extremities
B. Face
C. Scalp
D. Face and scalp
E . Trunk

? Least associated with cancer -40

A. Acquired ichthyosis
.B. Paget`s disease of the breast
C. Acquired Hypertrichosis lanuginosa
D. necrolytic migratory erythema
E. Carcinoid syndrome

:2021
1- A 9 years old patient with lamellar ichthyosis he should be seen in addition to a dermatologist by :
a- Internist
b- Ophthalmologist
c- Gastroenterologist
d- Physiotherapist
e- Neurologist

: Which of the following is non-inflammatory lesion in acne -2

a- Papule
b- Pustule
c- Cysts
d- Comedone
e- Nodule
 , A patient was referred from internal department to dermatology clinic complaining of intense pruritus -3
: the most possible diagnosis is
a- Secondary syphilis
b- Rubella
c- Pityriasis rosea
d- Dermatitis herpetiformes

Molluscum contagiosum

A 25 years old male patient with proximal subungual onychomycosis we should ask for which of the -4
: following tests
a- ASO-Titer
b- HIV
c- HBsAg
d- ANA
e- VDRL

5- Patch test is used in the diagnosis of :

a- Contact urticarial
b- Contact irritant dermatitis
c- Nummular dermatitis
d- Chronic urticarial
e- Contact allergic dermatitis

: Koebner phenomenon is seen in all except -6

a- Lichen planus
b- Psoriasis
c- Vitiligo
d- Icthysois
e- Warts

: Lichenification is a characteristic skin manifestation of -

a- Lichen planus
b- Chronic eczema
c- Lichen sclerosis et atrophicans
d- Acute contact irritant dermatitis
 e- Lymphoma

: One of the following is true regarding the involved cells in the pathogenesis is psoriasis -9
a- Keratinocytes
b- T-lymphocytes
c- B-lymphocytes
d- Keratinocytes and T-lymphocytes
e- Histiocytes

: All of the following anatomical sites can be affected by Neisseria gonorrhea except -10
a- Vagina
b- Cervix
c- Conjunctiva
d- Urethra
e- Rectum
: Which of the following is not true regarding syphilis -11
a- Skin lesions of secondary syphilis are infectious
b- Late latent syphilis is infectious
c- Incubation period for syphilis is 10-90 days
d- Penicillin is the drug of choice for syphilis
e- Hepatomegally is the most common finding in early congenital syphilis

A 7 year old child presented with an erythematous scaly patch on his face , the most proper approach for -
: diagnosis his case is
a- Wood’s light
b- Pottasium hydroxide scrapping
c- Clinical diagnosis
d- Skin biopsy
e- Dermoscopy

: All are true regarding pityriasis rosea except -15

a- Characterized by herald patch
b- It is a chronic relapsing itchy skin disease
c- Characterized by collarette scale
d- Affected mostly the trunk and proximal extremities
e- It is not infectious
: Which of the following is a histopathological feature of psoriasis -17
a- Spongiosis
b- Acanthosis
c- Atrophy
d- Acantholysis
e- Vasculitis

A 30 years old male farmer presented with non tender scaly erythematous patch on his face with active -18
: scaly slowly enlarging border of 4 weeks duration . The most likely diagnosis is
a- Impetigo
b- Lichen planus
c- Tinea ( Dermatophyte fungal infection )
d- Rosacea
e- Erysipelas

: Calciphylaxes is usually a manifestation of -19

a- Liver disease
b- Renal disease
c- Connective tissue disease
d- Thyroid disease
e- Malignancy

: All of the following drugs can exacerbate psoriasis except -20

a- Beta- blockers
b- Cyclosporine
c- Anti-malarial drugs
d- Tetracycline
e- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAID )

A patient presented to the dermatology clinic for an appointment for skin biopsy complaining of -21
generalized erythematous rash of two months duration , all of the following are may be a cause for his
: problem except
a- Psoriasis
b- Mycosis fungoids
c- Eczema
d- Pityriasis rubra pilaris
e- Pityriasis versicolor
 years old female students complained of scaly scalp , she used ketoconazole shampoo with 19 -23
: improved her problem , the most possible diagnosis is
a- Seborrheic dermatitis
b- Psoriasis
c- Trichotillomania
d- Telogen effiuvium
e- Alopecia areata

: ) Which of the following disease is almost always associated with malignancy ( very high percentage -24
a- Acanthosis nigricans
b- Acquired ichthyosis
c- Dermatomyositis
d- Extramammary paget’s disease
e- Acquired hypertrichosis lanugenosa

Which of the following skin , nail and mucous membrane lesions is usually not present in lichen planus -25
: and it’s variant
a- Papules
b- Plaques
c- Excoriation
d- Oral erosion
e- Onycholysis

: Tinea cruris is more commonly seen in -26

a- Women
b- Men
c- Children
d- Children with atopic eczema
e- Infant

: All of the following are true regarding ichythyosis vulgaris except -29
a- Present at birth
b- Associated with atopic dermatitis
c- Spares the groin and flexural areas
d- Improves in summer
e- Autosomal dominant ( AD )
: Acne excoriee is -34
a- More common in young male
b- More common in children
c- Characterized by numerous comedones
d- More common in young women
e- A drug induced acne

: Pruritus in Hodgkin’s lymphoma is characterized by the presence of -37

a- Papules
b- Papulovesicles
c- Nodules
d- Scratch marks
e- Patches

A 60 year old man with itchy scaly erythematous lesions on his face involving the nasolabial fold and -39
: retroauricular area with greasy scales on his scalp and eyebrows . The most likely diagnosis is
a- Photodermatitis
b- Psoriasis
c- Seborrheic dermatitis
d- Lupus erythematosis
e- Atopic eczema

:2020
Q1: Ketoconazole is a good treatment in:
Select one:
a. Seborrheic dermatitis
b. Psoriasis
c. Trichotillomania
d. Telogen effluvium
e. Alopecia areata

Q3: Which of the followings is almost always associated with malignancy ?

Select one:
a. Aquired ichthyosis
b. Exfoliative erythroderma
c. Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma
d. Necrolytic migratory erythema
e. Erythema annulare centrifugum

Q4: The most helpful diagnostic test within first two weeks in primary syphilis is:

Select one:
a. VDRL( Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test)
b. RPR ( Rapid Plasma Reagin test)
c. Darkfeild microscopy
d. Culture
e. TPHA ( Treponema pallidum Heamagglutination test)

Q5: All are histopathological features of psoriasis except :

Select one:
a. Parakeratosis
b. Hypergranulosis
c. Acanthosis
d. Hyperkeratosis
e. Dermal lymphocytic infiltrate

Q13: Oral systemic antifugal treatment must be used in:

Select one:
a. Tinea cruris
b. Tinea nigra
c. Tinea corporis
d. Tinea incognito
e. Tinea versicolor

Q15: Wickhams striae are a characteristic clinical feature usually seen in:
Select one:
a. Mucous membrane lesions of lupus erythematosus
b. Skin lesions of lichen planus
c. Skin lesione of discoid eczema
d. Mucous membrane lesions of secondary suphilis
e. skin lesions of plaque psoriasis

Q16: The most common sixually transmitted disease is :

Select one:
a. Chancroid
b. Gonnorrhea
c. Syphilis
d. Non-Gonococcal urethritis
e. Aquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ( AIDS )

Q19: Minimal scaling in psoriasis is seen in :

Select one:
a. Flexural psoriasis
b. Scalp psoriasis
c. Guttate psoriasis
d. Erythrodermic psoriasis
e. palmoplantar psoriasis

Q20: Lichen simplex chronicus (Neurodermatitis) is usually a:

Select one:
a. A generalized form of pruritus withous skin lesions
b. A localized form of lichen sclerosus et atrophicans
c. A localized form of pruritus
d. Complication of herpes zoster infection
e. Non-itchy disease

Q21: Koebner phenomenon is seen in all except:

Select one:
a. Lichen planus
b. Psoriasis
c. Vitiligo
d. Icthysois
e. warts

Q23: Lichenification is a characteristic feature of:

Select one:
a. Acute Eczema
b. Erysipilas
c. Guttate psoriasis
d. Lichen sclerosis et atrophicans
e. Chronic eczema

Q25: Squamuos cell carcinoma may be a complication of:

Select one:
a. Eruptive disseminated lichen planus
b. Annular lichen planus
c. Hypertrophic lichen planus
d. Lichen planus pigmentosus
e. lichen nitidus

Q27: Herald patch is a characteristic clinical feature of:

Select one:
a. Chickenpox
b. Pityriasis rosea
c. Syphilis
d. Neurofibromatosis
e. Vitiligo

Q29: Intense pruritus is a characteristic clinical feature of:

Select one:
a. Secondary syphilis
b. Rubella
c. Pityriasis rosea
d. Dermatitis herpetiformes
e. Molluscum contagiosum

Q30: Tinea versicolor by Wood`s light examination shows:

Select one:
a. Coral red flourescence
b. Blue flourescence
c. Green flourescence
d. Golden yellow flourescence
e. White flourescence

Q32: Skin lesions of diabetic dermopathy are usually present on:

Select one:
a. Palms
b. Forearms
c. Trunk
d. Shins
e. Soles

Q33: Usually patients with rosacea do not have:

Select one:
a. Pustules
b. papules
c. Telangiectasia
d. Comedones
e. Conjunctivitis
Q34: Pruritus is not a feature of:
Select one:
a. Skin rash of dermatitis herpetiformes
b. skin rash of lichen planus
c. Skin rash of secondary sphilis
d. Skin rash of pomphylox
e. Skin rash of seborrheic dermatitis

Q37: All are true regarding lamellar ichthyosis except:

Select one:
a. Appears at birth
b. Due to Transglutaminase deficiency
c. Autosomal dominant inheritance
d. usually patients have large dark scales
e. Associated with ear deformity

Q38: All are true in atopic dermatitis except:

Select one:
a. The majority of patients are less than 5 years old
b. No laboratory test to diagnose atopic dermatitis
c. Face is spared in infants
d. Filagrin dysfunction is a factor in its pathogenesis
e. It can affect adults

Q39: Monomorphic papules and pustules are characteristic for;

Select one:
a. Acne fulminance
b. Drug induced acne
c. Acne conglobata
d. Acne cosmetica
e. late onset acne

:2019

5-most common dermatophyes at children:

tinea capitis

inverted chrismas tree is characterstic of :-6

ptryiasis rosea chrismas

8-patch test for dx of:

neckle dermatitis

11- non hairy patch on scalp with erythematous lesion best dx by :

KOH

12- tinea capitis Rx:

oral greseofluvin

15- creamy ‘ satellite ’ pustules at the margins of the affected areas of

Intertrigo caused by :
candiasis

16- ketoconazole used for :

seborrhic dermatitis

18- Wrong regarding flexure psoriasis:

thick scales

19- Wrong regarding Lichen simplex chronicus :

not a type of lichen planus.
23- Erapution xanthoma is seen in :
DM

Wrong regading secondary syphilis :-25

Rash sparing the palms and soles

29- Wrong regarding icthyiosis vulgaris :

Present since birth

not autoimmune an auto immune disease : -30

ptryiasis rosea

33- spaghetti and meat balls found at KOH at :

tinea versicolor

35- half pale of the nail is pale and half red indicates :
renal disease

Lichenfecation is found at : -36

chronic eczema

37- scrofuloderma is caused by :

TB

39- wrong about lichen planus :

causes non scarring alopecia

40- Disease diagnosed with wood's light :

Tinea versicolor
:2017

1. psoriasis after throat infection :

guttate psoriasis**

2. oil drop sign on nail :

on psoriasis **

3. lichenification :
chronic eczema **

4. cutaneous mets :
scalp
hand
abdomen
umbilicus

5. chancroid is :
mutliple painful **
multiple painless
single painful
single painless

6. incubation period of gonorrhea :

3-5 days **
7. lichen planus:
associated with hepatitis C **

8. secondary syphilis false :

sparing palm and soles **

9. icthyosis vilgaris :
mutation in filaggrin **

10. birbick granules :

langerhans **

11. Best prognosis:

pityriasis rosea
guttate

12. organ involved in roscea :

eye **

13. not used for systemic Rx of psoriasis :

systemic steroid **

14. ketocanazol :
seborrhic dermatitis **

15. acne w/ head band :

vulgaris
 excoriée
occlusive

16. non pruritic :

pytiasis versicolor **

17. non infectious :

pytrisis versicolor **

18. number of cafe ault in neurofibromatosis one:

6 **

19. inverted christmas tree :

pytriasis rosea **

20. systemic anti fungal for:

tinea capitis **

21. Q about Patch test :

Allergic contact dermatitis **

2015/2016:
1. Q about the management of acne :
acne management except chemical steroid **

2. Q about Pityriasis Rosea + steroids

3. Dx by woods lamp :
tenia capitus **

4. lichen planus :
associated with hepatitis C **

5. about icthyosis except :

Appear at birth
“fish -scale" appearance especially on extremities with sparing of flexural
creases, palms and soles

6. lichen planus:
wickham's striae **

7. Not in psoriasis :
blisters /splitting **

8. histology – rietee ridge in:

lichen planus **

9. all are given in psoriasis except:

steroid **

10. Not a cause of erythema :

Intertrigo**

11. monomorphic papule occur in :

cream use ** ?
12. rhinophyma :
acne rosea **

13. we can use antifungal in one of the following :

seborrhic dermitis **

14. Arthritis in psoriasis – incidence (%)

15. Patient with lateral 1/3 of brow is lost :

hypothyroidism **

16. pt DM .. skin manifestation in DM