Skin cancer: 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 · Skin cancer

Sample item

What is a warning feature of squamous cell carcinoma of skin?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Nonhealing scaly lesion

The relevant Skin cancer principle supports Nonhealing scaly lesion; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Simple comedone

    Simple comedone is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

  • B. Stable freckle

    Stable freckle may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

  • C. Nonhealing scaly lesion (correct)

    Correct. Nonhealing scaly lesion directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

  • D. Transient wheal

    Transient wheal does not correspond to the stated skin cancer finding.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Nonhealing scaly lesion. The relevant Skin cancer principle supports Nonhealing scaly lesion; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Why is "Simple comedone" not the answer?

Simple comedone is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

Why is "Stable freckle" not the answer?

Stable freckle may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

Why is "Transient wheal" not the answer?

Transient wheal does not correspond to the stated skin cancer finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Skin cancer in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Nonhealing scaly lesion 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 Skin cancer?

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.