Skin diseases and disorders

Question 0

Miliaria Rubra (inflammation of sweat glands) is also known as

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prickly heat

Question 1

Black or dark patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture characterize

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malignant melanoma

Question 2

Genetic aging, gravity, and facial expressions are examples of what aging factor

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intrinsic

Question 3

What is an example of a secondary skin lesion

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Keloid

Question 4

Allergic reaction created by repeated exposure

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sensitization

Question 5

Another name for nevus

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birthmark

Question 6

Leave on acne treatment that helps shed cellular debris, but also kills acne bacteria

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benzoyl peroxide

Question 7

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by

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red, flaky skin

Question 8

Primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne

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cyst

Question 9

2 major factors of acne

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heredity and hormones

Question 10

Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by

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scaly red papules or nodules

Question 11

When the sebum of a comedo is exposed it oxidizes producing

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Black heads

Question 12

Benign, keratin filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible openings

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Pustules

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Poison ivy and poison oak produce

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vesicles

Question 14

Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

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Keloid

Question 15

An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus/skin depth is

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ulcer

Question 16

A solid bump larger than 1cm that can be easy felt

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nodule

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superficial, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as a callus is a

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keratoma

Question 18

Cicatrix is also known as a

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scar

Question 19

Raised, inflamed bump thats sore due to the pressure of swelling

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papule

Question 20

Sun causes what % of aging

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80-85

Question 21

Rays known as the aging rays

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UVA rays

Question 22

Foul smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is

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bromhidrosis

Question 23

Most common and least severe type of skin cancer

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basal cell carcinoma

Question 24

A common bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is

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impetigo

Question 25

An abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within or under the skin is a

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tubercle

Question 26

When are uv ray at its highest exposure?

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10 am - 3 pm

Question 27

A verruca is also known as

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wart

Question 28

Shorter rays of the sun

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UVB rays

Question 29

Abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color

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tumor

Question 30

Inflammatory condition of the skin is called

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dermatitis