Occupational dermatology: 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 · Occupational dermatology

Sample item

What is the most important first step for suspected occupational contact dermatitis?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Identify and reduce exposure to the causative agent

Occupational dermatitis management starts with identifying irritants or allergens and reducing exposure while improving barrier protection and seeking specialist advice if needed.

Option by option

  • A. Use strong steroid indefinitely without review

    Long-term potent steroid without review can cause harm.

  • B. Share protective gloves between workers

    Shared gloves may spread contaminants or allergens.

  • C. Identify and reduce exposure to the causative agent (correct)

    Correct: source identification and avoidance prevent repeated damage.

  • D. Avoid all hand washing permanently

    Hand hygiene should be optimized, not abandoned.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is C, Identify and reduce exposure to the causative agent. Occupational dermatitis management starts with identifying irritants or allergens and reducing exposure while improving barrier protection and seeking specialist advice if needed.

Why is "Use strong steroid indefinitely without review" not the answer?

Long-term potent steroid without review can cause harm.

Why is "Share protective gloves between workers" not the answer?

Shared gloves may spread contaminants or allergens.

Why is "Avoid all hand washing permanently" not the answer?

Hand hygiene should be optimized, not abandoned.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Occupational dermatology in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: source identification and avoidance prevent repeated damage.

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 Occupational dermatology?

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.