Dermatology revision checklist for NEET PG, INI-CET & FMGE

Malpighian layer & keratinocyte germinative origin

Superficial partial-thickness burn — papillary dermis blister plane

Blaschko lines vs relaxed skin tension lines

Panniculus adiposus distribution — orbit trap

Suprabasal acantholytic split & row-of-tombstones

Flaccid bullae & Tzanck acantholytic cells

Histology slide ID — pemphigus vs leprosy vs mycosis fungoides

Fishnet intercellular IgG/C3 epidermal DIF pattern

Desmoglein 1 vs 3 antibody target trap

Auspitz sign & Grattage bleeding points

Pustular/erythrodermic psoriasis — MTX & steroid indications

Nail pitting & oil-drop sign — psoriatic nail ID

Segmental vitiligo — unilateral, stabilises, leukotrichia

Vitiligo therapy — phototherapy & drug to avoid

Drug-induced >30% BSA epidermal detachment

HLA-B*15:02 association trap

Dermatomal painful vesicles — VZV reactivation

Herpes labialis — perioral grouped vesicles (HSV-1)

Vesicular vs maculopapular exanthem — zoster exclusion

Ridley-Jopling basis — clinical/bacteriological/immunological

Borderline morphology — inverted saucer, punched-out, AFB

Tuberculoid/BT — anaesthetic patch, nerve thickening, biopsy

Genital herpes — grouped vesicles & Tzanck giant cells

Chancroid — painful ulcer, H. ducreyi, not groove sign

Genital ulcer syndromic management — chancroid + chancre + HSV

ABCDE(F) criteria & superficial spreading subtype

Clark level staging — dermis invasion depth

Severity-based therapy — isotretinoin for nodulocystic acne

Combination therapy — topical retinoid + oral doxycycline

Drug pitfalls — fluocinolone contraindication & minocycline pigmentation

Rosacea — flushing triggers vs acne vulgaris