Disorders and Diseases of the Skin- Chp 11

Question 1

Milia are most common in what skin type?

Answer 1

dry skin

Question 2

What virus also causes shingles?

Answer 2

chickenpox

Question 3

lesions that are in the early stages of development are what type of lesion?

Answer 3

Primary lesion

Question 4

a nodule is an example of what type of lesion?

Answer 4

Primary lesion

Question 5

an increased pigmentation often due to sun exposure is known as?

Answer 5

Chloasma

Question 6

what is the deadliest form of skin cancer?

Answer 6

malignant melanoma

Question 7

sebaceous hyperplasia growths tend to be shaped how?

Answer 7

shaped like doughnuts

Question 8

the medical term for hives is?

Answer 8

urticaria

Question 9

scratching or scraping of the skin can produce?

Answer 9

excoriation

Question 10

which of these medication is not a peeling agent?

Answer 10

Accutane

Question 11

which acne medication is a topical antibiotic?

Answer 11

Clindamycin

Question 12

which condition appears as light, pearly nodules?

Answer 12

basal cell carcinoma

Question 13

when excessive heat exposure causes an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands

Answer 13

milaria ruba

Question 14

what is the medical term for freckle?

Answer 14

macules

Question 15

vascular lesions are what type of lesion?

Answer 15

tertiary

Question 16

when tissue hardens to heal an injury

Answer 16

scar

Question 17

another name for herpes zoster

Answer 17

shingles

Question 18

acne in the dermis that causes depressed and raised scars is?

Answer 18

cystic acne

Question 19

what is it called when the entire body lacks melanin?

Answer 19

albinism

Question 20

tinea versicolor is characterized by what?

Answer 20

white brown or salmon colored flaky patches

Question 21

what is a blackhead?

Answer 21

open comedo

Question 22

swelling occurs when the skin is damaged by an irritating substance because the body is trying to what?

Answer 22

dilute the irritant

Question 23

the medical term for cold sores or fever blister is what?

Answer 23

herpes simplex virus

Question 24

which diseases are contagious?

Answer 24

bacteria conjunctivitis, impetigo, tinea corporis

Question 25

red patches covered with white-silver scales on the scalp, knees, chest and lower back are characterized as?

Answer 25

psoriasis

Question 26

hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are forms of what?

Answer 26

dyschromia

Question 27

bacteria and yeast that causes a foul odor is?

Answer 27

bromhidrosis

Question 28

what is a port wine stain called?

Answer 28

vascular nevus

Question 29

a pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack of pigment cells is?

Answer 29

vitiligo

Question 30

skin cancer tumors form when cells do what?

Answer 30

divide rapidly and unevenly

Question 31

red and inflamed skin, many comedone and papule and pustules are characterized as?

Answer 31

grade 3 acne

Question 32

warts are caused by what?

Answer 32

a virus

Question 33

inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting are caused by what?

Answer 33

seborrheic dermatitis

Question 34

what is the medical term for ring worm?

Answer 34

tinea corporis

Question 35

what is a keloid?

Answer 35

thick scar tissue resulting from excessive growth and fibrous tissue

Question 36

pus contains what?

Answer 36

debris produced from an infection

Question 37

a sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum that usually appears on the scalp neck and back and is also know is wen is?

Answer 37

steatoma

Question 38

what is the term for the structures that includes the hair, hair shaft, sebaceous gland and the duct or canal surface?

Answer 38

Pilosebaceous unit

Question 39

the second most serious form of skin cancer is?

Answer 39

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 40

a cyst may contain?

Answer 40

fluid, infection and other matter above or below the skin

Question 41

about what percent of the population wears sunscreen?

Answer 41

33%

Question 42

substances that can irritate the skin are?

Answer 42

caustic

Question 43

congenital spotty hypopigmentation is called?

Answer 43

leukoderma

Question 44

why does the skin tan when exposed to the sun?

Answer 44

to defend against uv rays

Question 45

which group of people are most likely adult acne?

Answer 45

women

Question 46

male hormones are called

Answer 46

androgens

Question 47

a flat pigmented area characterized by small yellow brown spots known as?

Answer 47

lentigo

Question 48

thin plate of epidermal cells is called what?

Answer 48

scale

Question 49

UVB rays are shorter and stop penetration at the base of the?

Answer 49

epidermis

Question 50

UVA rays weaken what if the skin is frequently exposed to these rays without proper protection?

Answer 50

collagen and elastin fibers

Question 51

what percent of aging is caused by UV rays?

Answer 51

80-85%

Question 52

what fibers are weaken with age and naturally cause wrinkling

Answer 52

elastin fibers

Question 53

when examining the skin use the ABCDE cancer check list. what does abcde stand for?

Answer 53

A- asymmetry B- boarder C- color D- diameter E- evolving

Question 54

what type of cancer starts as a black or dark brown patch on the skin, uneven in texture, jagged or raised?

Answer 54

malignant melanoma

Question 55

what is the technical term for wart?

Answer 55

verruca

Question 56

a brownish spot or blemish on the skin raging in color from pale tan to blue or black?

Answer 56

mole

Question 57

a superficial patch of thickened skin in?

Answer 57

keratoma

Question 58

technical term form a birthmark?

Answer 58

nevus

Question 59

another name for stain?

Answer 59

vascular nevus

Question 60

a skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches, caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells

Answer 60

leukoderma

Question 61

condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin in spots on that skin that are not elevated and often occur on the face

Answer 61

chloasma

Question 62

a congenital absence of melanin pigment in the body

Answer 62

albinism

Question 63

eczema is an inflammatory painful itching disease of the skin acute or chronic with many forms of?

Answer 63

lesions

Question 64

the technical term for excessive perspiration?

Answer 64

hyperhydrosis

Question 65

a chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness dilation of blood vessels and formation of papules and pustules

Answer 65

Rosacea

Question 66

seborrheic dermatitis is a condition caused by?

Answer 66

sebaceous glands

Question 67

an accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy

Answer 67

scale

Question 68

a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

Answer 68

keloid

Question 69

a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis?

Answer 69

fissure

Question 70

a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

Answer 70

excoriation

Question 71

abnormal cell mass varying in size shape and color?

Answer 71

tumor

Question 72

a pustule is an inflamed pimple containing?

Answer 72

pus

Question 73

a small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle

Answer 73

macule

Question 74

a closed abnormally developed sac containing fluid, semifluid or morbid matter above or below the skin

Answer 74

cyst