Disease And Disorders

Question 1

_____ substances irritate the skin.

Answer 1

Caustic

Question 2

All male hormones are called

Answer 2

androgens

Question 3

What type of lesions indicate they are in the early stages of development?

Answer 3

Primary

Question 4

Whitich, pearl like masses under the skin with no visible openings are called

Answer 4

Milia

Question 5

A mass of keratinized cells that causes a thickening of the skin is called.

Answer 5

hyperkeratosis

Question 6

A verruca is a:

Answer 6

Wart

Question 7

A skin sore produced by scratching or scraping the skin is called a(n)

Answer 7

excoriation

Question 8

Rosacea is an inflammatory congestion which affects most frequently the cheeks and:

Answer 8

Nose

Question 9

Itchy swollen lesions in the skin such as hives are known as:

Answer 9

Wheals

Question 10

A chronic inflammation usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, and chest are characterized by dry parches of silvery scales is a disorder known as:

Answer 10

psoriasis

Question 11

Open lesions on the skin accompanied by pus and the loss of depth are known as:

Answer 11

ulcers

Question 12

Bacteria in the follicles are _____, meaning they cannot live in the presence of oxygen.

Answer 12

anaerobic

Question 13

What is a port wine stain?

Answer 13

vascular nevus

Question 14

A condition characterized by a foul odor and caused by bacteria and yeast is called:

Answer 14

bromhidrosis

Question 15

_____ is a perspiration deficiency caused by failure of the swear glands

Answer 15

Anhidrosis

Question 16

Which condition is characterized by painful itching and inflammation with dry or moist lesions?

Answer 16

eczema

Question 17

A thin plate of epidermal cells is called:

Answer 17

Scale

Question 18

Infectious and communicable are terms that are interchangeable with:

Answer 18

communicable diseases

Question 19

Cell buildup can be caused by _____ products:

Answer 19

comedogenic

Question 20

Ringworm is the common name for:

Answer 20

tinea corporis

Question 21

A benign lesion formed in the oilier areas of the face is called:

Answer 21

sebaceous hyperplasia

Question 22

In the medical vernacular, hives are referred to as:

Answer 22

urticaria

Question 23

An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands caused by excessive heat exposure is called:

Answer 23

miliaria rubra

Question 24

Eighty percent of sun damage occurs by this age:

Answer 24

18

Question 25

Pruitis means

Answer 25

Itching

Question 26

The technical term for liver spots is:

Answer 26

chloasma

Question 27

A condition characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness is called:

Answer 27

seborrheic dermatitis

Question 28

Which of the following is a form of leukoderma:

Answer 28

albinism

Question 29

A sebaceous cyst which usually occurs on the scalp, neck, or back is technically known as:

Answer 29

Steatoma

Question 30

What grade of acne is characterized by red and inflamed skin, many comedones, and papules and pustules.

Answer 30

Grade 3