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An adult presents with oval scaly hypopigmented macule over the chest and the back. The diagnosis is

A
Pityriasis versicolor
B
Leprosy
C
Lupus vulgaris
D
Lichen Planus
High-Yield Explanation
Both Pityriasis versicolor and Pityriasis Alba causes scaly hypopigmented macules but the lesions of Pityriasis alba occurs on cheek & face and common age of presentation is young children. In Pityriasis versicolor → Lesions occur mostly on chest and Trunks. (Lower limb & hand usually not involved). Commonly occurs in young adults. In indeterminate leprosy → lesions are not scaly. They are hypopigmented anaesthetic patches. In lichen planus → the lesions are hyperpigmented

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