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 therapy helps prevent comedone formation?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Topical retinoid

Topical retinoids normalize follicular keratinization and reduce comedone formation, making them a useful treatment for comedonal acne.

Option by option

  • A. Topical retinoid (correct)

    Correct: retinoids reduce abnormal follicular plugging.

  • B. Mydriatic drops

    Mydriatic drops dilate pupils, not follicles.

  • C. Topical anticoagulant

    Topical anticoagulants do not treat acne pathogenesis.

  • D. Antifungal shampoo only

    Antifungal shampoo alone does not prevent typical comedones.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Topical retinoid. Topical retinoids normalize follicular keratinization and reduce comedone formation, making them a useful treatment for comedonal acne.

Why is "Mydriatic drops" not the answer?

Mydriatic drops dilate pupils, not follicles.

Why is "Topical anticoagulant" not the answer?

Topical anticoagulants do not treat acne pathogenesis.

Why is "Antifungal shampoo only" not the answer?

Antifungal shampoo alone does not prevent typical comedones.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Acne in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: retinoids reduce abnormal follicular plugging.

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.