Eczema: 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 · Eczema

Sample item

What topical treatment is used for an acute inflammatory eczema flare when appropriate?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Topical corticosteroid

The relevant Eczema principle supports Topical corticosteroid; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Topical anticoagulant

    Topical anticoagulant does not correspond to the stated eczema finding.

  • B. Oral contrast

    Oral contrast is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

  • C. Topical corticosteroid (correct)

    Correct. Topical corticosteroid directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

  • D. Mydriatic agent

    Mydriatic agent may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Topical corticosteroid. The relevant Eczema principle supports Topical corticosteroid; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Why is "Topical anticoagulant" not the answer?

Topical anticoagulant does not correspond to the stated eczema finding.

Why is "Oral contrast" not the answer?

Oral contrast is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

Why is "Mydriatic agent" not the answer?

Mydriatic agent may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Eczema in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Topical corticosteroid directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

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 Eczema?

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.