Question

the physical exam showed erythematous, xerotic patches in his flexural creases of his elbows and knees as well as the extensor surface of his legs. he has numerous hemorrhagic crusts and vesicles, along with scattered excoriations and erosions. the rest of the exam was unremarkable except mild scalp alopecia.

according to the excerpt, which of the following is not true?

1. the patient has dried substance and blisters on his skin.

1. the patient has mild baldness.

1. the patient has scattered scratches.

1. the patients skin looks white.

1. the physical exam showed red, dry patches on his elbows and knees.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: "hemorrhagic crusts" (dried substance) and "vesicles" (blisters) are mentioned, so this is true.
2. Analyze Option 2: "mild scalp alopecia" (mild baldness) is stated, so this is true.
3. Analyze Option 3: "scattered excoriations" (scratches) are present, so this is true.
4. Analyze Option 4: The exam mentions "erythematous" (red) patches, not white skin. So this is NOT true.
5. Analyze Option 5: "erythematous, xerotic patches in his flexural creases of his elbows and knees" means red, dry patches, so this is true.

Answer:

1. The patient's skin looks white.