Dermatology MCQ 001

A 50 year old male has some unusual lesions on his skin. They are reddish purple lesions with a well defined, albeit irregular, border. They tend to peel. He sees his family doctor and is treated for eczematous dermatitis. He continues to have these lesions for several years. The lesions do not respond to treatment. The lesions progress into plaques and nodules. He his particularly distressed because the lesions involve his face and scalp. A biopsy is done and the pathologist report indicates the presence of micro-abscesses containing atypical lymphoid cells. What is the most likely diagnosis?

a) eczematous dermatitis
b) mycosis fungoides
c) psoriasis
d) atopic dermatitis
e) pityriasis rosea

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