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Dental General 6729662e

Pseudo Nikolsky sign is seen in

A
Pemphigus
B
Lupus vulgaris
C
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
D
Leischmaniasis
High-Yield Explanation
Nikolsky sign is present in disorders with acantholysis where lateral pressure on normal skin around blister results in seperation of layers of epidermis and extension of blister. Ex: Pemphigus. Pseudo Nikolsky sign is seen in Toxic Epidermic Necrolysis (TEN) where epidermal seperation is due to death of epidermal cells.

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