Question

an inflammatory skin disease characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture is called:
a hirsutism.
b pemphigus.
c impetigo.
d eczema.
e psoriasis.

Explanation:

• Option A: Hirsutism is excessive hair growth, not a pustular skin disease.
• Option B: Pemphigus is a blistering disease with large, flaccid blisters, not isolated pustules.
• Option C: Impetigo is an inflammatory skin disease with isolated pustules that rupture and form crusts, matching the description.
• Option D: Eczema is characterized by itching, redness, and dryness, not pustules with crusting/rupture.
• Option E: Psoriasis has scaly plaques, not pustules with crusting/rupture.

Answer:

C. impetigo