Dermatology: practice question

A Pediatrics 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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Pediatrics · Dermatology

Sample item

Which description best fits atopic eczema in a child?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Itchy relapsing dry inflamed skin

Atopic eczema is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition characterized by itch, dryness, and eczematous patches; emollients and trigger-aware anti-inflammatory treatment form the usual management approach.

Option by option

  • A. Itchy relapsing dry inflamed skin (correct)

    Correct: recurrent itch and dry inflamed skin fit atopic eczema.

  • B. Painless jaundice

    Jaundice is not an eczematous skin presentation.

  • C. A rigid abdomen

    Rigid abdomen suggests an acute abdominal emergency.

  • D. Sudden hearing loss

    Hearing loss is unrelated to dermatitis.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is A, Itchy relapsing dry inflamed skin. Atopic eczema is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin condition characterized by itch, dryness, and eczematous patches; emollients and trigger-aware anti-inflammatory treatment form the usual management approach.

Why is "Painless jaundice" not the answer?

Jaundice is not an eczematous skin presentation.

Why is "A rigid abdomen" not the answer?

Rigid abdomen suggests an acute abdominal emergency.

Why is "Sudden hearing loss" not the answer?

Hearing loss is unrelated to dermatitis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Dermatology in Pediatrics. The correct option holds because: Correct: recurrent itch and dry inflamed skin fit atopic eczema.

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 Dermatology?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics 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.