VPA-0074
QUESTION
Sebaceous adenitis/Acne is due to?
OPTIONS
(A) Psoroptic mange
(B) Sarcoptic mange
(C) Demodectic mange
(D) Notodectic mange
ANSWER
(C) Demodectic mange
EXPLANATION
Demodectic mange is caused by Demodex mites that inhabit hair follicles and sebaceous glands and can produce folliculitis, comedones, alopecia, and secondary bacterial infection. Psoroptes, Sarcoptes, and Notoedres cause different forms of mange and are not the characteristic cause of demodectic acne or sebaceous disease.
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