Skin Disorders

Question 1

1st line of defense for immune system, prevents excessive fluid loss, helps control fluid loss, helps control body temperature, sensory perception, and synthesis and activation of vitamin D.

Answer 1

Skin Functions

Question 2

Recessive trait leading to a lack of melanin production.

Answer 2

Albinism

Question 3

One of the most common symptoms of dermatological disease.

Answer 3

Pruritus (Itching)

Question 4

Small, flat, circumscribed lesion of a different color than normal skin.

Answer 4

Macule

Question 5

Small, firm, elevated lesion.

Answer 5

Papule

Question 6

Palpable elevated lesion.

Answer 6

Nodule

Question 7

Elevated, erythematous lesion, usually contain purulent exudate (pus).

Answer 7

Pustule

Question 8

Elevated, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid.

Answer 8

Vesicle

Question 9

Large, slightly elevated lesion with flat surface, often topped by a scale.

Answer 9

Plaque

Question 10

May be caused by exposure to an allergen or by direct chemical or mechanical irritant to the skin.

Answer 10

Contact Dermatitis

Question 11

Result from a hypersensitivity reaction.

Answer 11

Uticaria (Hives)

Question 12

Inflammation of the skin, may be genetic.

Answer 12

Eczema

Question 13

Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of unknown origin.

Answer 13

Psoriasis

Question 14

Collagen deposits, inflammation, and fibrosis with decreased capillary networks develop in the skin.

Answer 14

Scleroderma

Question 15

Superficial bacterial infection caused by staphylococci or streptococci.

Answer 15

Impetigo

Question 16

Bacterial infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

Answer 16

Cellulitis

Question 17

Primary infection symptomatic, reoccurrence may be triggered by stress or infection. Cold sore or fever blister.

Answer 17

Herpes 1 (Herpes Simplex)

Question 18

Common cause of vesicular genital eruption.

Answer 18

Herpes 2

Question 19

in years after the primary infection of varicella or chicken pox.

Answer 19

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Question 20

Benign infection by human papillomaviruses.

Answer 20

Warts

Question 21

On skin, usually hands/fingers.

Answer 21

Common Warts

Question 22

On pressure points of feet.

Answer 22

Plantar Warts.

Question 23

Forms a ring-shaped patches with vesicles or scales.

Answer 23

Ringworm

Question 24

Typically between toes, redness, itching, and pain.

Answer 24

Athlete’s Foot

Question 25

Carbon monoxide poisioning.

Answer 25

Cherry Red

Question 26

Slightly blue, grayish color of the skin

Answer 26

Cyanosis

Question 27

Anemia, internal hemorrhaging, or lack of color.

Answer 27

Pallor

Question 28

Liver disease, yellow color skin.

Answer 28

Jaudice

Question 29

Brownish, yellow spots.

Answer 29

Liver Spots