Pigment disorders: 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 · Pigment disorders

Sample item

What may trigger melasma to become more visible?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Sun exposure

The relevant Pigment disorders principle supports Sun exposure; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Adequate sleep

    Adequate sleep may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

  • B. Cold weather only

    Cold weather only is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

  • C. Sun exposure (correct)

    Correct. Sun exposure directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

  • D. Hand washing

    Hand washing does not correspond to the stated pigment disorders finding.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Sun exposure. The relevant Pigment disorders principle supports Sun exposure; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Why is "Adequate sleep" not the answer?

Adequate sleep may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

Why is "Cold weather only" not the answer?

Cold weather only is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

Why is "Hand washing" not the answer?

Hand washing does not correspond to the stated pigment disorders finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pigment disorders in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Sun exposure 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 Pigment disorders?

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.