Eczema: atopic dermatitis: 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 · Eczema: atopic dermatitis

Sample item

A child has chronic pruritic flexural eczema, dry skin, and a personal history of wheeze. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing itchy inflammatory dermatosis associated with skin-barrier dysfunction and other atopic disease. Emollients and anti-inflammatory topical therapy are key treatments.

Option by option

  • A. Atopic dermatitis (correct)

    Correct. Flexural itch with atopic history is typical.

  • B. Tinea corporis

    Tinea corporis is annular with an advancing scaly edge.

  • C. Impetigo

    Impetigo causes superficial crusted bacterial lesions.

  • D. Plaque psoriasis

    Psoriasis usually causes well-demarcated extensor plaques with scale.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic relapsing itchy inflammatory dermatosis associated with skin-barrier dysfunction and other atopic disease.

Why is "Tinea corporis" not the answer?

Tinea corporis is annular with an advancing scaly edge.

Why is "Impetigo" not the answer?

Impetigo causes superficial crusted bacterial lesions.

Why is "Plaque psoriasis" not the answer?

Psoriasis usually causes well-demarcated extensor plaques with scale.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Eczema: atopic dermatitis in Dermatology. Emollients and anti-inflammatory topical therapy are key treatments.

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 Eczema: atopic dermatitis?

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.