Androgenetic alopecia: practice question

A Dermatology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dermatology · Androgenetic alopecia

Sample item

Gradual patterned scalp hair thinning is most consistent with what?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Androgenetic alopecia

This item reviews Androgenetic alopecia; Androgenetic alopecia is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Androgenetic alopecia (correct)

    Correct. Androgenetic alopecia directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • B. Acute telogen effluvium only

    Acute telogen effluvium only does not match the stated presentation.

  • C. Kerion

    Kerion is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • D. Psoriasis

    Psoriasis is not supported by the defining findings.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Androgenetic alopecia. This item reviews Androgenetic alopecia; Androgenetic alopecia is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Acute telogen effluvium only" not the answer?

Acute telogen effluvium only does not match the stated presentation.

Why is "Kerion" not the answer?

Kerion is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Psoriasis" not the answer?

Psoriasis is not supported by the defining findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Androgenetic alopecia in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Androgenetic alopecia directly fits the key features in the stem.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Androgenetic alopecia?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.