Which Skin Lesion on an Older Person Should Be Evaluated

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which skin lesion on an older person should be evaluated promptly by a dermatologist?

• A)A circumscribed, raised area resembling a blob of brown wax
• B)A multicoloured, raised lesion with an irregular border
• C)A rough, scaly, pink to reddish-brown lesion
• D)A brown spot on the skin with no raised area

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