A patient comes to you complaining itching and lesion on skin as shown below. What would be your initial probable diagnosis?

Psoriasis

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Vitiligo

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Ringworm

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Acrodermatitis

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Solution

The correct option is C Ringworm
Many fungi belonging to the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton are responsible for ringworms which is one of the most common infectious diseases in man. Appearance of dry, scaly lesions on various parts of the body such as skin, nails and scalp are the main symptoms of the disease. These lesions are accompanied by intense itching. The ring like appearance of lesion is the striking feature of this disease.

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