MCQ

Question 1
• Which of the following is not true about
Cosmeceuticals?
a. This term is coined by Dr Albert Kligman
b. They have drug-like benefit
c. This term combines the words “cosmetic” &
“pharmaceutical”
d. These products are recognised by FD&C Act
 Question 2
• Which of the following is not an Alpha-
hydroxy acids?
a. lactic acid
b. Tartaric acid
c. Citric acid
d. Tropic acid
 Question 3
• Which of the following statement is not true?
a. Adapelene selectively binds to nuclear RAR-β/γ
b. Tazarotene is the prodrug of tazarotenic acid
c. Tazarotenic acid binds to RARs & RXRs
d. Topical retinoids indirectly reduces risk of
antibiotic resistance
 Question 4
• Which of the following antioxidants boosts
levels of other antioxidants like Vit C & E?
a. Alpha- Lipoic Acid
b. Dimethylaminoethanol
c. Omega-3 Fatty Acid
d. Copper Peptide
 Question 5
• Which of the following AHAs have the smallest
molecular size?
a. Glycolic acid
b. Lactic acid
c. Citric acid
d. Tartaric acid
 Question 6
• Which of the following skin lightening agents
is Phenolic agent?
a. Aloe
b. Azelaic acid
c. Ascorbic acid
d. Arbutin
 Question 7
• The scientific properties of AHAs were 1st
recognised in the year:
a. 1964
b. 1974
c. 1984
d. 1994
 Question 8
• Which of the following is not true about
glycolic acid?
a. At low concentration it has a lytic action on
corneodesmosomes
b. At higher concentration it causes epidermolysis
c. It inhibits enzyme tyrinosinase
d. At higher pH it causes coagulation of proteins
resulting in frosting
 Question 9
• The goal of pre-peel priming is to:
a. Enhance penetration of the peeling agent
b. Accelerate wound healing
c. Reduce post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
d. All of the above
 Question 10
• Modified Jessner’s peel contains ____% of
citric acid
a. 7
b. 8
c. 14
d. 17
 Question 11
• Which peeling agent has the largest molecular
weight?
a. lactic acid
b. Mandelic acid
c. Kojic acid
d. Tartaric acid
 Question 12
• Which of the following newer superfical peels
is safe for eyelids?
a. lactic acid
b. Arginine
c. Kojic acid
d. Phytic acid
 Question 13
• Lactic acid is derived from:
a. Bilberries
b. Sour milk
c. Tomato juice
d. All of the above
 Question 14
• What % of lactic acid is used for wrinkles &
mature skin?
a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
d. 92
 Question 15
• Which of the following AHA is lipophilic?
a. Tartaric acid
b. lactic acid
c. Mandelic acid
d. Citric acid
 Question 16
• The clinical endpoint of Mandelic acid peel is:
a. Erythema
b. Mild frosting
c. Yellow frosting
d. It has no specific clinical end point
 Question 17
• Botulinum toxin A was approved by FDA for
glabellar lines in the year:
a. 1980
b. 1987
c. 1997
d. 2002
 Question 18
• The dose of BTX A for neck creases is:
a. 12 – 40U
b. 6 – 20U
c. 12 – 24U
d. Up to 30U
 Question 19
• In hyperhidrosis BTX is given as multiple
injections at a distance of about ___ cm apart
a. 0.5 cm
b. 1.5 cm
c. 2.5 cm
d. 3.5 cm
 Question 20
• Hyaluronic acid was 1st isolated from vitreous
jelly of :
a. Rabbit’s eyes
b. Sheep’s eyes
c. Cow’s eyes
d. Dog’s eyes
 Question 21
• In hair tranplantation, micrografts have ___
hairs
a. 1– 3
b. 2 – 5
c. 5 – 8
d. Up to 10
 Question 22
• Normal density of hair follicular unit/sq.cm is:
a. 10 - 30
b. 30 – 50
c. 80 – 100
d. 120 – 150
 Question 23
• Which of the following factor affects outcome
in hair transplantation?
a. Colour of hair
b. Curly hair
c. Hair density
d. All of the above
 Question 24
• Graft for hair transplant can survive upto ___
hours outside the body
a. 1
b. 3
c. 6
d. 12
 Question 25
• The optimum result of hair transplantation is
seen ___ months after the surgery:
a. 3
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12
ANSWERS
 Question 1
• Which of the following is not true about
Cosmeceuticals?
a. This term is coined by Dr Albert Kligman
b. They have drug-like benefit
c. This term combines the words “cosmetic” &
“pharmaceutical”
d. These products are recognised by FD&C Act
 Question 1
• Which of the following is not true about
Cosmeceuticals?
a. This term is coined by Dr Albert Kligman
b. They have drug-like benefit
c. This term combines the words “cosmetic” &
“pharmaceutical”
d. These products are recognised by FD&C Act
 Question 2
• Which of the following is not an Alpha-
hydroxy acids?
a. lactic acid
b. Tartaric acid
c. Citric acid
d. Tropic acid
 Question 2
• Which of the following is not an Alpha-
hydroxy acids?
a. lactic acid
b. Tartaric acid
c. Citric acid
d. Tropic acid
 Question 3
• Which of the following statement is not true?
– a. Adapelene selectively binds to nuclear RAR-β/γ
– b. Tazarotene is the prodrug of tazarotenic acid
– c. Tazarotenic acid binds to RARs & RXRs
– d. Topical retinoids indirectly reduces risk of
antibiotic resistance
 Question 3
• Which of the following statement is not true?
– a. Adapelene selectively binds to nuclear RAR-β/γ
– b. Tazarotene is the prodrug of tazarotenic acid
– c. Tazarotenic acid binds to RARs & RXRs
– d. Topical retinoids indirectly reduces risk of
antibiotic resistance
(Doesn’t bind to RXRs)
 Question 4
• Which of the following antioxidants boosts
levels of other antioxidants like Vit C & E?
a. Alpha- Lipoic Acid
b. Dimethylaminoethanol
c. Omega-3 Fatty Acid
d. Copper Peptide
 Question 4
• Which of the following antioxidants boosts
levels of other antioxidants like Vit C & E?
a. Alpha- Lipoic Acid
b. Dimethylaminoethanol
c. Omega-3 Fatty Acid
d. Copper Peptide
 Question 5
• Which of the following AHAs have the smallest
molecular size?
a. Glycolic acid
b. Lactic acid
c. Citric acid
d. Tartaric acid
 Question 5
• Which of the following AHAs have the smallest
molecular size?
a. Glycolic acid
b. Lactic acid
c. Citric acid
d. Tartaric acid

(has the greatest bioavailability & easily penetrates the skin)

 Question 6
• Which of the following skin lightening agents
is Phenolic agent?
a. Aloe
b. Azelaic acid
c. Ascorbic acid
d. Arbutin
 Question 6
• Which of the following skin lightening agents
is Phenolic agent?
a. Aloe
b. Azelaic acid
c. Ascorbic acid
d. Arbutin
 Question 7
• The scientific properties of AHAs were 1st
recognised in the year:
a. 1964
b. 1974
c. 1984
d. 1994
 Question 7
• The scientific properties of AHAs were 1st
recognised in the year:
a. 1964
b. 1974
c. 1984
d. 1994

(By Van Scott & Yu)

 Question 8
• Which of the following is not true about
glycolic acid?
a. At low concentration it has a lytic action on
corneodesmosomes
b. At higher concentration it causes epidermolysis
c. It inhibits enzyme tyrinosinase
d. At higher pH it causes coagulation of proteins
resulting in frosting
 Question 8
• Which of the following is not true about
glycolic acid?
a. At low concentration it has a lytic action on
corneodesmosomes
b. At higher concentration it causes epidermolysis
c. It inhibits enzyme tyrinosinase
d. At higher pH it causes coagulation of proteins
resulting in frosting

(Greyish discoloration is due to epidermolysis)

 Question 9
• The goal of pre-peel priming is to:
a. Enhance penetration of the peeling agent
b. Accelerate wound healing
c. Reduce post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
d. All of the above
 Question 9
• The goal of pre-peel priming is to:
a. Enhance penetration of the peeling agent
b. Accelerate wound healing
c. Reduce post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
d. All of the above
 Question 10
• Modified Jessner’s peel contains ____% of
citric acid
a. 7
b. 8
c. 14
d. 17
 Question 10
• Modified Jessner’s peel contains ____% of
citric acid
a. 7
b. 8
c. 14
d. 17
 Question 11
• Which peeling agent has the largest molecular
weight?
a. lactic acid
b. Mandelic acid
c. Kojic acid
d. Tartaric acid
 Question 11
• Which peeling agent has the largest molecular
weight?
a. lactic acid
b. Mandelic acid
c. Kojic acid
d. Tartaric acid
 Question 12
• Which of the following newer superfical peels
is safe for eyelids?
a. lactic acid
b. Arginine
c. Kojic acid
d. Phytic acid
 Question 12
• Which of the following newer superfical peels
is safe for eyelids?
a. lactic acid
b. Arginine
c. Kojic acid
d. Phytic acid

(Available in 20% gel peel)

 Question 13
• Lactic acid is derived from:
a. Bilberries
b. Sour milk
c. Tomato juice
d. All of the above
 Question 13
• Lactic acid is derived from:
a. Bilberries
b. Sour milk
c. Tomato juice
d. All of the above
 Question 14
• What % of lactic acid is used for wrinkles &
mature skin?
a. 30
b. 40
c. 50
d. 92
 Question 14
• What % of lactic acid is used for wrinkles &
mature skin?
a. 30
b. 40
c. 50 (pH 2)
d. 92
 Question 15
• Which of the following AHA is lipophilic?
a. Tartaric acid
b. lactic acid
c. Mandelic acid
d. Citric acid
 Question 15
• Which of the following AHA is lipophilic?
a. Tartaric acid
b. lactic acid
c. Mandelic acid
d. Citric acid

Contains a phenyl group as a side chain substituent which

changes its solubility profile
 Question 16
• The clinical endpoint of Mandelic acid peel is:
a. Erythema
b. Mild frosting
c. Yellow frosting
d. It has no specific clinical end point
 Question 16
• The clinical endpoint of Mandelic acid peel is:
a. Erythema
b. Mild frosting
c. Yellow frosting
d. It has no specific clinical end point
 Question 17
• Botulinum toxin A was approved by FDA for
glabellar lines in the year:
a. 1980
b. 1987
c. 1997
d. 2002
 Question 17
• Botulinum toxin A was approved by FDA for
glabellar lines in the year:
a. 1980
b. 1987
c. 1997
d. 2002
 Question 18
• The dose of BTX A for neck creases is:
a. 12 – 40U
b. 6 – 20U
c. 12 – 24U
d. Up to 30U
 Question 18
• The dose of BTX A for neck creases is:
a. 12 – 40U glabellar lines
b. 6 – 20U forehead lines
c. 12 – 24U crows feet
d. Up to 30U
 Question 19
• In hyperhidrosis BTX is given as multiple
injections at a distance of about ___ cm apart
a. 0.5 cm
b. 1.5 cm
c. 2.5 cm
d. 3.5 cm
 Question 19
• In hyperhidrosis BTX is given as multiple
injections at a distance of about ___ cm apart
a. 0.5 cm
b. 1.5 cm
c. 2.5 cm
d. 3.5 cm

Diffusion capacity of BTX is about 1–1.5cm

 Question 20
• Hyaluronic acid was 1st isolated from vitreous
jelly of :
a. Rabbit’s eyes
b. Sheep’s eyes
c. Cow’s eyes
d. Dog’s eyes
 Question 20
• Hyaluronic acid was 1st isolated from vitreous
jelly of :
a. Rabbit’s eyes
b. Sheep’s eyes
c. Cow’s eyes
d. Dog’s eyes

By Karl Meyer & John Palmer in 1934

 Question 21
• In hair tranplantation, micrografts have ___
hairs
a. 1– 3
b. 2 – 5
c. 5 – 8
d. Up to 10
 Question 21
• In hair tranplantation, micrografts have ___
hairs
a. 1– 3
b. 2 – 5
c. 5 – 8
d. Up to 10

Minigrafts have up to 8
 Question 22
• Normal density of hair follicular unit/sq.cm is:
a. 10 - 30
b. 30 – 50
c. 80 – 100
d. 120 – 150
 Question 22
• Normal density of hair follicular unit/sq.cm is:
a. 10 - 30
b. 30 – 50
c. 80 – 100
d. 120 – 150

No. of follicular unit is constant in all individual

 Question 23
• Which of the following factor affects outcome
in hair transplantation?
a. Colour of hair
b. Curly hair
c. Hair density
d. All of the above
 Question 23
• Which of the following factor affects outcome
in hair transplantation?
a. Colour of hair
b. Curly hair
c. Hair density
d. All of the above
 Question 24
• Graft for hair transplant can survive upto ___
hours outside the body
a. 1
b. 3
c. 6
d. 12
 Question 24
• Graft for hair transplant can survive upto ___
hours outside the body
a. 1
b. 3
c. 6
d. 12
 Question 25
• The optimum result of hair transplantation is
seen ___ months after the surgery:
a. 3
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12
 Question 25
• The optimum result of hair transplantation is
seen ___ months after the surgery:
a. 3
b. 6
c. 9
d. 12