Skin disease quiz

Question 1

Mycobacterium; loss of feeling & secondary infections

Answer 1

Leprosy

Question 2

Chronic but good prognosis if caught early, may result in paralysis and/or amputation

Answer 2

Leprosy

Question 3

Genetic mutation: keratin not tough enough;

Answer 3

Epidermolysis bullosa

Question 4

Results in severe blisters and breaking of the skin and potential loss of movement

Answer 4

Epidermolysis bullosa

Question 5

Inflamed black heads and pus filled pimples— scarring

Answer 5

Acne

Question 6

Oil glands/ hair follicles blocked by dead skin, oil and/or dirt

Answer 6

Acne

Question 7

flushing and redness
bumps and pimples

Answer 7

Rosacea

Question 8

Always red cheeks and sometimes visible blood vessles.

Answer 8

Rosacea

Question 9

Laser treatment/surgical /medicine to get rid of redness

Answer 9

Rosacea

Question 10

Melanocytes die
maybe genetic

Answer 10

Vitiligo

Question 11

Patches of skin start to lighten
hair can turn gray/white earlier than expected

Answer 11

Vitiligo

Question 12

genetic disorder, mutations in 9 genes

also due to long exposure to UVR rays, cigarette smoke and harsh chemicals

Answer 12

xeroderma pigmentosum

Question 13

Gene mutation: scale like skin

Answer 13

harlequin ichthyosis

Question 14

decreased join mobility, recessive gene passed down from parents

Answer 14

harlequin ichthyosis

Question 15

blistering, freckling, dry
sun sensitivity

Answer 15

xeroderma pigmentosum

Question 16

excessive exposure to silver
person turns bluish/purple

Answer 16

Argyria

Question 17

silver accumulates in the tissues…laser therapy and avoiding silver

Answer 17

Argyria

Question 18

strong UV rays, bumps or patches that change in color or size

Answer 18

Skin cancer

Question 19

freezing/burning or surgically removing it

Answer 19

Skin cancer

Question 20

prolonged pressure in an area resulting in blood loss

Answer 20

Bed sores

Question 21

mutations in the melanin producing genes

Answer 21

Albinism

Question 21

skin grafting, ointments and antibiotics

Answer 21

Bed sores

Question 22

Itchiness/ dry eyes, skin rashes, flaky skin, inflammation

Answer 22

eczema

Question 22

common skin condition; weakens skin barrier

Answer 22

eczema

Question 22

pale hair and complexion, light eyes, sensitivity to light

Answer 22

Albinism