Ch 6 skin path Flashcards
_____ IS A CHRONIC CONDITION MARKED BY THICK,FLAKY, RED PATCHES COVERED WITH WHITE,SILVERY SCALES
PSORIASIS
The cause of acne vulgaris is
All of the above
One of the most common skin disorders marked by an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands is
eczema
Appearance and location of lesions confirm diagnosis of 3 types of skin cancers
false
The most common dermatitis during infancy, called cradle cap is a form of
Seborrheic dermatitis
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin
True
Contact dermatitis is an acute inflammation response of the skin triggered by an exogenous chemical
true
Contact dermatitis can be induced by
Irritation, sensitization, or photoallergy
A precursor to skin cancer is
Actinic keratosis
The most common premalignant tumors are
Actinic keratosis & nevi
_______is a serious form of skin cancer that can ulcerate, form a crust, has a tendency to metastasize if allowed to reach an advanced stage
squamous cell carcinoma
_____is a type of inflammation of the skin that tends to occur in persons with a family history of allergic conditions
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
A contagious skin infection causes by either staph or strep
Impetigo
Tinea capitis- corporis- pedis & cruris are manifestations of ,
Dermatophytosis
The most common symptom of malignant melanoma is
A change in a new or existing pigmented mole or lesion
