Acne: 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 · Acne

Sample item

What topical medication can help reduce comedonal acne?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Topical retinoid

The key Acne principle supports Topical retinoid; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Option by option

  • A. Nasal decongestant

    Nasal decongestant does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

  • B. Mydriatic drop

    Mydriatic drop may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

  • C. Topical retinoid (correct)

    Correct. Topical retinoid is the best response to the defining feature given.

  • D. Topical anticoagulant

    Topical anticoagulant is not supported by the important acne clue.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Topical retinoid. The key Acne principle supports Topical retinoid; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Why is "Nasal decongestant" not the answer?

Nasal decongestant does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

Why is "Mydriatic drop" not the answer?

Mydriatic drop may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

Why is "Topical anticoagulant" not the answer?

Topical anticoagulant is not supported by the important acne clue.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Acne in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Topical retinoid is the best response to the defining feature given.

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 Acne?

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.