Basics & Morphology of Skin Lesions · NEET PG Preparation Dermatology
A 28-year-old male develops sudden-onset, intensely pruritic, erythematous plaques on his extremities that resolve entirely within 24 hours without l…
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A 28-year-old male develops sudden-onset, intensely pruritic, erythematous plaques on his extremities that resolve entirely within 24 hours without leaving any residual discoloration or scarring. This classic clinical behavior describes which of the following primary lesions?
- A.Nodule
- B.WhealCorrect answer
- C.Plaque
- D.Tumor
Solution
A wheal is a transient, circumscribed, elevated lesion of the skin caused by dermal edema (e.g., urticaria). Individual lesions typically resolve within 24 hours, leaving no secondary changes. Plaques and nodules are persistent and do not resolve this quickly.
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