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FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

DECEMBER 2016

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DERMATOLOGY, VENEREOLOGY & LEPROSY

PAPER - IV

Time : 3 hours

Max. Marks :100

Important instructions:

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• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.

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• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.

Write short notes on:

1. a) Endocrinological evaluation of adult onset acne. 5+5
   

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   b) Metabolic syndrome and psoriasis.
2. What is the rationale of using the following drugs in psoriasis: 4+3+3
   a) Methotrexate.
   b) Infliximab.
   c) Retinoids.

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3. What are the cutaneous manifestations of: 5+5
   a) Diabetes.
   b) Hypothyroidism.
4. Mechanism of action and indications of: 4+3+3
   a) Pimecrolimus.
   

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   b) Imiquimod.
   c) Miltefosine.
5. Role of Lasers in: 3+4+3
   a) Portwine stain.
   b) Nevus of Ota:
   

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   c) Hair removal.
6. Role of biosimilars in: 4+4+4
   a) Chronic plaque psoriasis.
   b) Psoriatic arthritis.
   c) Pemphigus.

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7. Cutaneous side effects of anticancer drugs under the following: 4+3+3
   a) Pigmentary changes.
   b) Acneiform eruptions.
   c) Radiation recall.
8. Use of the following treatments in dermatology: 5+3+2
   

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   a) Dapsone in neutrophilic dermatoses.
   b) Thalidomide in itchy dermatoses.
   c) Stem cells.
9. A 45 year old patient presents to you for facial rejuvenation. Write your approach for managing her under the following heads: 2+4+4
   a) Counseling.
   

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   b) Medical options.
   c) Surgical options.
10. What is new in: 4+6
    a) Vaccines in sexually transmitted infections.
    b) Diagnosis of ichthyoses.

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