Foot Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 9/23/2022
Which of the following best describes the image of the bottom of this foot?
A. Pitted keratolysis
B. Tinea pedis
C. Diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma
D. Basal cell nevus syndrome
E. Arsenical keratosis
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Which of the following best describes the image of the bottom of this foot?
A. Pitted keratolysis
B. Tinea pedis
C. Diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma
D. Basal cell nevus syndrome
E. Arsenical keratosis
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review. A product of SanovaWorks.
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