Skin Diseases

Question 1

Excema

Answer 1

Found all over the body but mostly on the elbow joint, on the face, hands and scalp.

Question 2

Psoriasis

Answer 2

Chronic inflammation of the skin desiese characteristics by red patches covered with silvery scales.

Question 3

Acne rosacea

Answer 3

Gives a flushed, reddened appearance. This occurs on the face

Question 4

Boils

Answer 4

A bacteria infection of the skin, causing inflammation of the hair follicle

Question 5

Impitigo

Answer 5

A bacterial infection causing thin blisters which weep and are highly contagious.

Question 6

Warts

Answer 6

A small horny tumour found on the skin, often on the fingers and thumbs

Question 7

Verrucas

Answer 7

Warts found on the feet, highly contagious

Question 8

Herpes simplex

Answer 8

A viral infection commonly known as cold sores, not confined to the mouth, can spread all over the face

Question 9

Herpes zoster

Answer 9

A viral infection commonly known as shingles. Adult form of chicken pox

Question 10

Tinea corporis, pedis.

Answer 10

Infections that attaché themselves to the body, also known as wringworm

Question 11

Tinea pedis

Answer 11

Athletes foot

Question 12

Conjunctivitis

Answer 12

Blood shot eyes with pus and watery eyes. Wearing infected contact lenses and touching an infected eye

Question 13

Folliculitis

Answer 13

Due to an ingrown or trapped hair

Question 14

Scabies

Answer 14

Rash between the fingers, tiny red spots.

Question 15

Headlice (pediculosis)

Answer 15

Small black insect with yellow eggs