Other Skin Conditions

Question 1

Acne is a disorder of the hair follicle and ______________ gland.

Answer 1

SEBACEOUS

Question 2

Noninflammatory acne lesions are called _______________.

Answer 2

COMEDONES

Question 3

_____________ are raised areas < 5 mm in diameter.

Answer 3

PAPULES

Question 4

_____________ have a central core of purulent exudate.

Answer 4

PUSTULES

Question 5

_____________ are < 5 mm in diameter - may be hemorrhgic.

Answer 5

NODULES

Question 6

____________ are supportive nodules.

Answer 6

CYSTS

Question 7

Acne _____________ is most common among adolescents, while acne ________________ occurs later in life.

Answer 7

ACNE VULGARIS (teen)
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ACNE CONGLOBATA (later)

Question 8

Name the chronic inflammatory process that occurs in adults > 40, often confused with acne, which is more prevalent in women, and can lead to bulbous nose.

Answer 8

ROSACEA

Question 9

Patients with rosacea are sensitive to _________.

Answer 9

HEAT

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