Friday Pop Quiz 12/12/2025
A 40-year-old patient presents with a rash on his hands, as shown. It has developed in the past 6 months and is gradually becoming more severe. He describes intense pruritus. The patient is a construction worker, working primarily with concrete. He was prescribed clobetasol ointment, which provides some relief but does not clear the rash. He notes that he recently took a week-long vacation at …
A 40-year-old patient presents with a rash on his hands, as shown. It has developed in the past 6 months and is gradually becoming more severe. He describes intense pruritus. The patient is a construction worker, working primarily with concrete. He was prescribed clobetasol ointment, which provides some relief but does not clear the rash. He notes that he recently took a week-long vacation at … 
Which histologic subtype of the lesion shown is most aggressive?
A. Solid
B. Nodular
C. Superficial
D. Morpheaform
E. All are equal
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