6.4 – Skin disorders Flashcards
1
Q
the 3 types of skin cancer can be distinguished from each other by what?
A
appearance of their lesions and zones of tissue injury
2
Q
you walk around outside for less than an hour. You look at your hand and forearm and notice they are slightly red, but not blistered. What can you conclude?
A
you have a first degree burn
3
Q
sally spent too much time in the sun. Her skin blistered and then peeled. This is an example of what?
A
2nd degree burn
(2nd degree burns go thru epidermis and part of the dermis and cause blistering)