Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Quiz questions on contact dermatitis
By Prateek Maharana, Smaranika Satapathy, Nibedita Dixit and 1 others.
Abstract
QUESTIONS 1. Which hapten most strongly activates the Nrf2 pathway (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) in allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)?a. Nickel sulfate b.Cinnamic aldehyde c.Formaldehyde d.Potassium dichromate 2. Which allergen is most associated with "consort dermatitis?" a. Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) b.Fragrance mix c.Nickel d.Colophony 3. A dermatologist demonstrates a diagnostic technique in which suspected allergens are applied under occlusion on the patient's back, and readings are taken after 48-72 h.is method was first systematically introduced by which of the following pioneers?[Figure 1].a. Paul Ehrlich b.Josef Jadassohn c. Bruno Bloch d.Ferdinand von Hebra 4. Which allergen cross-reacts with PPD? a. Benzocaine b.Lanolin c. Nickel d.Paraben 5. Which of the following was designated as the "Allergen of the Year" by the American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) in 2026?a. Benzyl alcohol b.Benzisothiazolinone c. Toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate d.Titanium 6. e "angry back syndrome" in patch testing is due to: a. High allergen concentration b.Multiple weak positives www.jsstd.



