Dermatology

Question 1

Alopecia

Answer 1

Partial or complete absence of hair

Question 2

Pustule

Answer 2

Pus filled lesions smaller than 1cm

Question 3

Pyoderma

Answer 3

Skin infection with formation of pus

Question 4

Pruritis

Answer 4

Severe itching of the skin

Question 5

Dermatophysis

Answer 5

Ringworm

Question 6

Neoplasia

Answer 6

Skin cancer

Question 7

Excoriation

Answer 7

Erosion or ulcer caused by scratching, biting or rubbing

Question 8

Collarette

Answer 8

Circular lesion with a circular rim of scale and or peeling edge

Question 9

Wheals

Answer 9

An evanescent rounded or flat top elevation in the skin

Question 10

Papule

Answer 10

Solid, elevated lesion with no visible fluid

Question 11

Erythema

Answer 11

Inflammatory reaction pattern on the skin

Question 12

Seborrhoea

Answer 12

Chronic skin condition characterised by abnormal cornification or keratinisation. Excessive greasiness and scaling of the skin

Question 13

Miliary dermatitis

Answer 13

Skin condition that most commonly results from an allergic reaction

Question 14

Cheyletiella mites

Answer 14

Walking dandruff

Question 15

Anoplura

Answer 15

Sucking lice

Question 16

Mallophaga

Answer 16

Biting lice

Question 17

Otodectes

Answer 17

Ear mites