Skin Pathology

Question 1

___ skin lesions are abnormal skin conditions present at birth or acquired over a person’s lifetime.

Answer 1

1. Primary;

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Question 2

___ skin lesions are the result of irritated or manipulated primary skin lesions. For example, if someone scratches a mole until it bleeds, the resulting lesion, a crust, is now a _(1.)_ skin lesion.

Answer 2

1. Secondary;

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Question 3

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Commonly located on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and upper back;
• Breakouts on the skin composed of blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or deep, painful cysts and nodules;
• May leave scars or darken the skin if untreated;

Answer 3

1. Acne;

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Question 4

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Red, painful, fluid-filled blister that appears near the mouth and lips;
• Affected area will often tingle or burn before the sore is visible;
• Outbreaks may also be accompanied by mild, flu-like symptoms such as low fever, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes;

Answer 4

1. Cold sore;

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Question 5

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• The viruses HSV-1 and HSV-2 cause oral and genital lesions
• These painful blisters occur alone or in clusters and weep clear yellow fluid and then crust over
• Signs also include mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, headache, body aches, and decreased appetite
• Blisters may reoccur in response to stress, mensturation, illness, or sun exposure

Answer 5

1. Herpes simplex;

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Question 6

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Typically less than 2 cm, or about the size of a pencil eraser;
• Thick, scaly, or crusty skin patch;
• Appears on parts of the body that receive a lot of sun exposure (hands, arms, face, scalp, and neck);
• Usually pink in color but can have a brown, tan, or gray base;

Answer 6

1. Actinic keratosis;

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Question 7

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• May resemble a burn
• Often found on hands and forearms
• Skin is itchy, red, scaly, or raw
• Blisters that weep, ooze, or become crusty

Answer 7

1. Allergic eczema;

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Question 8

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Common in babies and children;
• Rash is often located in the area around the mouth, chin, and nose;
• Irritating rash and fluid-filled blisters that pop easily and form a honey-colored crust;

Answer 8

1. Impetigo;

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Question 9

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Appears hours to days after contact with an allergen;
• Rash has visible borders and appears where your skin touched the irritating substance;
• Skin is itchy, red, scaly, or raw;
• Blisters that weep, ooze, or become crusty;

Answer 9

1. Contact dermatitis;

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Question 10

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Scaly, silvery, sharply defined skin patches;
• Commonly located on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back;
• May be itchy or asymptomatic;

Answer 10

1. Psoriasis;

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Question 11

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Clusters of itchy, red, fluid-filled blisters in various stages of healing all over the body;
• Rash is accompanied by fever, body aches, sore throat, and loss of appetite;
• Remains contagious until all blisters have crusted over;

Answer 11

1. Chickenpox;

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Question 12

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Very painful rash that may burn, tingle, or itch, even if there are no blisters present;
• Rash comprising clusters of fluid-filled blisters that break easily and weep fluid;
• Rash emerges in a linear stripe pattern that appears most commonly on the torso, but may occur on other parts of the body, including the face;
• Rash may be accompanied by low fever, chills, headache, or fatigue;

Answer 12

1. Shingles;

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Question 13

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Found on the face, neck, or torso;
• Large lesions may cause pressure and pain;
• They are noncancerous and very slow growing;

Answer 13

1. Sebaceous cyst;

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Question 14

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• An infection caused by a type of Staphylococcus, or staph, bacteria that’s resistant to many different antibiotics;
• Causes an infection when it enters through a cut or scrape on the skin;
• Skin infection often looks like a spider bite, with a painful, raised, red pimple that may drain pus;
• Needs to be treated with powerful antibiotics and can lead to more dangerous conditions like cellulitis or blood infection;

Answer 14

1. MRSA (Staff Infection);

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Question 15

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Caused by bacteria or fungi entering through a crack or cut in the skin;
• Red, painful, swollen skin with or without oozing that spreads quickly;
• Hot and tender to the touch;
• Fever, chills, and red streaking from the rash might be a sign of serious infection requiring medical attention;

Answer 15

1. Cellulitis;

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Question 16

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Symptoms may take four to six weeks to appear;
• Extremely itchy rash may be pimply, made up of tiny blisters, or scaly;
• Raised, white or flesh-toned lines;

Answer 16

1. Scabies;

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Question 17

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Bacterial or fungal infection of a hair follicle or oil gland;
• Can appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the face, neck, armpit, and buttock;
• Red, painful, raised bump with a yellow or white center;
• May rupture and weep fluid;

Answer 17

1. Boils;

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Question 18

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Clear, watery, fluid-filled blister that is greater than 1 cm in size;
• Can be caused by friction, contact dermatitis, and other skin disorders;
• If clear liquid turns milky, there might be an infection;

Answer 18

1. Bullae;

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Question 19

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Characterized by watery, clear, fluid-filled area on the skin;
• May be smaller than 1 cm (vesicle) or larger than 1 cm (bulla) and occur alone or in groups;
• Can be found anywhere on the body;

Answer 19

1. Blister;

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Question 20

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Small to medium growth that may be filled with tissue, fluid, or both;
• Usually wider than a pimple and may look like a firm, smooth elevation under the skin;
• Usually harmless, but may cause discomfort if it presses on other structures;
• May also be located deep inside the body where you cannot see or feel them;

Answer 20

1. Nodule;

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Question 21

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Defined as a noticeable change in the color or texture of the skin;
• May be caused by many things, including insect bites, allergic reactions, medication side effects, fungal skin infection, bacterial skin infection, infectious disease, or autoimmune disease;
• Many symptoms can be managed at home, but severe lesions, especially those seen in combination with other symptoms such as fever, pain, dizziness, vomiting, or difficulty breathing, may require urgent medical treatment;

Answer 21

1. Rash;

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Question 22

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Itchy, raised welts that occur after exposure to an allergen;
• Red, warm, and mildly painful to the touch;
• Can be small, round, and ring-shaped or large and randomly shaped;

Answer 22

1. Hives;

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Question 23

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Symptoms occur at the site of a previous injury;
• Lumpy or rigid area of skin that may be painful or itchy;
• Area that is flesh-colored, pink, or red;

Answer 23

1. Keloids;

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Question 24

Name the skin lesion matching the following description:

• Caused by many different types of a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV);
• May be found on the skin or mucous membranes;
• May occur singly or in groups;
• Contagious and may be passed to others;

Answer 24

1. Wart;

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Question 25

The most common cause of a skin lesion is an ___ on or in the skin.

Answer 25

1. Infection;

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Question 26

Small blisters are also called ___. These are skin lesions filled with a clear fluid less than 1/2 centimeter (cm) in size. Larger _(1.)_ are called blisters or bullae.

Answer 26

1. Vesicles;

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Question 27

Examples of ___ are freckles and flat moles. They are small spots that are typically brown, red, or white. They are usually about 1 cm in diameter.

Answer 27

1. Macules;

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Question 28

A solid, raised skin lesion. Most are more than 2 cm in diameter.

Answer 28

1. Nodules;

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Question 29

A ___ is a raised lesion, and most develop with many other _(1.)_. A patch of papules or _(1.)_ is called a plaque. Plaques are common in people with psoriasis.

Answer 29

1. Papule;

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Question 30

___ are small lesions filled with pus. They are typically the result of acne, boils, or impetigo.

Answer 30

1. Pustules;

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Question 31

___ are lesions that cover small or large areas of skin. They can be caused by an allergic reaction. A common allergic reaction occurs when someone touches poison ivy.

Answer 31

1. Rashes;

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Question 32

A ___ is a skin lesion caused by an allergic reaction. Hives are an example of this type of lesion.

Answer 32

1. Wheal;

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Question 33

Name three (of five listed) of the most common secondary skin lesions.

Answer 33

1. Crust;
2. Ulcer;
3. Scale;
4. Scar;
5. Skin atrophy;
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Question 34

A ___, or a scab, is created when dried blood forms over a scratched and irritated skin lesion.

Answer 34

1. Crust;

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Question 35

___ are typically caused by a bacterial infection or physical trauma. They are often accompanied by poor circulation.

Answer 35

1. Ulcers;

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Question 36

___ are patches of skin cells that build up and then flake off the skin.

Answer 36

1. Scales;

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Question 37

Some scratches, cuts, and scrapes will leave ___ that are not replaced with healthy, normal skin. Instead, the skin returns as a thick, raised lesion.

Answer 37

1. Scars;

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Question 38

___ occurs when areas of your skin become thin and wrinkled from overuse of topical steroids or poor circulation.

Answer 38

1. Skin atrophy;

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Question 39

Name six (of eleven listed) types of primary skin lesions.

Answer 39

1. Birthmark;
2. Mole;
3. Rash;
4. Acne;
5. Blister (small blisters are called vesicles);
6. Macule;
7. Nodule;
8. Papule;
9. Pustule;
10. Rash;
11. Wheals;
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