Skin Disorders

Question 1

disease of the sebaceous glands that produces blackheads and pimples

Answer 1

acne

Question 2

hair loss, usually sudden

Answer 2

alopecia

Question 3

infection usually in the skin of the toes and soles

Answer 3

athlete’s foot

Question 4

congenital blemish or spot on the skin, visible at birth or soon after

Answer 4

birthmark

Question 5

bacterial infection (furuncle) of the skin, produced when bacteria enters a hair follicle

Answer 5

boil

Question 6

bacterial infection, similar to a boil, that spreads into the subcutaneous tissues

Answer 6

carbuncle

Question 7

liquid-filled sac or capsule

Answer 7

cyst

Question 8

inflammation of skin

Answer 8

dermatitis

Question 9

noncontagious skin rash that produces itching, blistering, and scaling

Answer 9

eczema

Question 10

reddening of the skin due to dilation of dermal blood vessels in response to injury or inflammation

Answer 10

erythema

Question 11

infectious disease of the skin, usually caused by the herpes simplex virus and characterized by recurring formations of small clusters of vesicles

Answer 11

herpes

Question 12

contagious disease of bacterial origin, characterized by pustules that rupture and become covered with loosely held crusts

Answer 12

impetigo

Question 13

elevated, enlarging fibrous scar usually initiated by an injury

Answer 13

keloid

Question 14

fleshy skin tumor (nevus) that is usually pigmented; colors range from brown to black

Answer 14

mole

Question 15

disease produced by an infestation of lice

Answer 15

pediculosis

Question 16

itching of the skin

Answer 16

pruritus

Question 17

chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silvery scales

Answer 17

psoriasis

Question 18

elevated, pus-filled area on the skin

Answer 18

pustule

Question 19

disease resulting from an infestation of mites

Answer 19

scabies

Question 20

hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands, causing greasy skin and dandruff

Answer 20

seborrhea

Question 21

open sore

Answer 21

ucler

Question 22

allergic reaction of the skin that produces reddish, elevated patches (hives)

Answer 22

urticaria

Question 23

flesh-colored, raised area caused by a viral infection

Answer 23

wart