Hair: 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 · Hair

Sample item

What causes smooth patchy hair loss?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Alopecia areata

This item reviews Hair; Alopecia areata is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Eczema

    Eczema is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Tinea pedis

    Tinea pedis does not fit the stated presentation.

  • C. Cellulitis

    Cellulitis is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Alopecia areata (correct)

    Correct. Alopecia areata fits the defining feature.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is D, Alopecia areata. This item reviews Hair; Alopecia areata is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic pattern described.

Why is "Eczema" not the answer?

Eczema is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Tinea pedis" not the answer?

Tinea pedis does not fit the stated presentation.

Why is "Cellulitis" not the answer?

Cellulitis is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hair in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct. Alopecia areata fits the defining feature.

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 Hair?

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.