This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition, Subject name: Pediatrics
Flaky paint appearance of skin is seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Dermatitis, B. Pellagra, C. Marasmus, D. Kwashiorkor
D: Kwashiorkor
Answer: D: Kwashiorkor 
Explanation: There are skin lesions in kwashiorkor which consist of increased pigmentation, desquamation, and dyspigmentation. Pigmentation, when gets confluent, is known as flaky paint dermatitis. Ref: Page 100; Ghai Essential Pediatrics; 8th edition.