Acne, Rosacea and Related Sebaceous Gland Disorders
- Previous year questions on Acne, Rosacea and Related Sebaceous Gland Disorders for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Dermatology section of the exam.
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- 47 live questions in Acne, Rosacea and Related Sebaceous Gland Disorders.
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- Question set last updated 21 Aug 2026.
Q1.A 40 years old female presents with a 2 years history of erythematous papulopustular lesions on the convexities of face. There is background of erythema and telangiectasia. The most probable diagnosis would be?
- AAcne vulgaris
- BRosacea✓ Correct answer
- CSLE
- DPolymorphic light eruptions
Q2.An elderly male presented with longstanding progressive increase in nose size with hardened. On clinical examination it was thought to be end stage of chronic acne rosacea. Your diagnosis is
- ARhinosporidiosis
- BRhinophyma✓ Correct answer
- CAtrophic rhinitis
- DStrawberry nose
Q3.Benzoyl peroxide acts in acne vulgaris by:
- ADecreased sebum production
- BActs as oxidizing agent
- CReduces epithelial proliferation
- DDecreasing bacterial count✓ Correct answer
Q4.18yr old female complains of recurrent acne all over her face and neck. Which of the following is the preferred drug to be applied topically?
- AMinocycline✓ Correct answer
- BOxytetracycline
- CDemeclocycline
- DDoxycylcine
Q5.Which of the following should not be used in the ROSACEA?
- AIsoetretin
- BMetronidazole
- CSteroids✓ Correct answer
- DBenzoyl peroxide
Q6.A 24 year old unmarried woman has multiple nodular, cystic, pustular and comedonicus lesions on face, upper back and shoulders for 2 years. The drug of choice for her treatment:
- AErythromycin
- BIsotretinoin✓ Correct answer
- CDoxycycline
- DAzithromycin
Q7.A 35-year-old woman presents with a history of erythematous papulopustular lesions on the face. She repos diffuse redness on her cheeks. The most likely diagnosis in the patient is
- AAcne vulgaris
- BRosacea✓ Correct answer
- CAtopic dermatitis
- DSeborrheic dermatitis
Q8.Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disease of
- AEccrine sweat glands
- BApocrine sweat glands✓ Correct answer
- CKaposi sarcoma
- DHair follicles
Q9.Causative factor for acne are all except.
- AAndrogen
- BOnly food✓ Correct answer
- CBacterial contamination
- DHypercornification of duct
Q10.Comedons are characteristics of:
- AAcne vulgaris✓ Correct answer
- BAcne rosasea
- CSLE
- Dd. Adenoma sebaceum
Answer key
Q1: B. Rosacea; Q2: B. Rhinophyma; Q3: D. Decreasing bacterial count; Q4: A. Minocycline; Q5: C. Steroids; Q6: B. Isotretinoin; Q7: B. Rosacea; Q8: B. Apocrine sweat glands; Q9: B. Only food; Q10: A. Acne vulgaris.
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