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 change in a pigmented lesion raises concern for melanoma?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Asymmetry and color variation

Melanoma warning features include asymmetry, irregular border, color variation, evolution, and concerning size, requiring timely skin examination.

Option by option

  • A. Uniform stable color

    Uniform stable color is less concerning than change and variation.

  • B. Temporary blanching

    Blanching reflects vascular response rather than melanoma criteria.

  • C. Asymmetry and color variation (correct)

    Correct: asymmetry and varied color are melanoma warning signs.

  • D. Mild itch only

    Mild itch alone is nonspecific.

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Questions about this Dermatology question

What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Asymmetry and color variation. Melanoma warning features include asymmetry, irregular border, color variation, evolution, and concerning size, requiring timely skin examination.

Why is "Uniform stable color" not the answer?

Uniform stable color is less concerning than change and variation.

Why is "Temporary blanching" not the answer?

Blanching reflects vascular response rather than melanoma criteria.

Why is "Mild itch only" not the answer?

Mild itch alone is nonspecific.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Skin cancer in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: asymmetry and varied color are melanoma warning signs.

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.