Skin Disorders

Question 1

As we age elastin fibers naturally weaken causing

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Wrinkling

Question 2

Proximately what percent of age and is caused by the rays of the sun

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80 to 85

Question 3

The weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to

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UVA/sun without proper protection

Question 4

Shorter races that penetration at the base of the epidermis is known as

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UVB rays

Question 5

Children under the age of what it should not be exposed to the sun

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Six months

Question 6

A small discolored spots or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle is a

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Macule

Question 7

An abnormal cell mass varying in size shape and color is a

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Tumor

Question 8

A closed abnormally develop sack containing fluid semi fluid or morbid matter above or below the skin is

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Cyst

Question 9

And accumulation of epidermal flakes dry or greasy

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A scale

Question 10

A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as

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Excoriation

Question 11

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissues is called

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Keloid

Question 12

And inflamed pimple containing pus is known as

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Pustule

Question 13

A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is

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Fissures

Question 14

Technical term for Whitehead

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Closed, comedone

Question 15

Technical term for excessive perspiration

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Hyperhidrosis

Question 16

The technical term for freckles

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Macule

Question 17

Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body

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Albinism

Question 18

The technical term of birthmark

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Nervis

Question 19

The technical term of a callous

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Keratoma

Question 20

A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to bluish black or brown

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Mole

Question 21

Technical term of a wart

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Verruca

Question 22

Skin cancer that starts with the black or brown patch on the skin that appears on even in texture, jagged or raised is

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Malignant melanoma

Question 23

Skin disease characterized by a red patches covered with white silver scales better and usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back is

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Psoriasis

Question 24

And inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions is known as

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Eczema

Question 25

The reoccurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters is known as

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Herpes Simplex 1

Question 26

A sebaceous cyst which is a subcutaneous tumor in the sebaceous gland is

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Steatoma

Question 27

A condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of sebum, caused by aging and exposure to the cold is

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Asteatosis

Question 28

A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papsules and pustules is known as

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Rosacea

Question 29

A condition characterized by increased pigmentation of the skin in the spots that are not elevated is known as

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Chloasma

Question 30

Skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints is

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Irritant contact dermatitis

Question 31

Skin disorder characterized by abnormal patches is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells is

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Luekoderma

Question 32

Playing an important role in the skins health, often aiding in healing and softening and fighting diseases of the skin

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Disinfectant

Question 33

The American Cancer Society recommend using ABC DE cancer checklist to help make skin cancer easier to recognize making

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