A man's primary care physician has characterized his skin lesion as being a temporary eruption but has cautioned him against repeated rubbing or scratching as to avoid lichenization. What is the most likely categorization of the man's skin lesion?
A)
A blister
B)
A corn
C)
A callus
D)
A rash
Ans:
D
Feedback:
A rash is a temporary eruption of the skin that can result in excoriation or lichenization if rubbed or scratched excessively. Corns, calluses, and blisters are not noted to share these characteristics.
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