Skin and Allergy Conditions Quiz
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What is an allergy?

  • A brief and severe symptom
  • Sensitivity that may develop from contact to normally harmless substances (correct)
  • Skin condition that involves an overgrowth or excess of new skin
  • A disease that is communicable by contact

What characterizes inflammation?

  • Redness, swelling, pain, and increase in temperature (correct)
  • Severe headaches
  • Itching and redness
  • Heartburn and nausea

What does 'chronic' refer to in medical terms?

Symptoms that are frequent and habitual

What does 'acute' refer to?

<p>Symptoms that are brief and severe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a contagious disease?

<p>Disease that is communicable by contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences a seasonal disease?

<p>Weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is etiology the study of?

<p>Causes of diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pathology study?

<p>Diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are occupational disorders?

<p>Disorders that occur in certain types of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dermatitis veninata?

<p>Contact dermatitis; skin becomes red, inflamed, or sore following contact with a substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes irritant contact dermatitis?

<p>Contact with acids, alkaline materials, solvents or other chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does allergic contact dermatitis present as?

<p>Red, streaky, or patchy rash where substance has touched skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are macules?

<p>Discoloration on skin surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are vesicles?

<p>Fluid-filled elevations in the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a papule?

<p>Hardened, red elevation of skin with no fluid present</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pustule?

<p>Small elevation of skin containing pus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are wheals?

<p>Solid formations above the skin often caused by insect bites or allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are tumors in a medical context?

<p>Solid masses in skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are scales in dermatology?

<p>Shedding, dead cells of the uppermost layer of epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes psoriasis?

<p>Round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are crusts in dermatology?

<p>Dried masses that are remains of oozing sores</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are excoriations?

<p>Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are fissures?

<p>Cracks in the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are scars?

<p>Formations resulting from a lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ulcers?

<p>Open lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hypertrophy in dermatology?

<p>Skin condition that involves an overgrowth or excess of new skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a callus?

<p>Thickening of the epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a verruca?

<p>Warts that are contagious and can spread over the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are skin tags?

<p>Small, elevated growths of skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is melanoderma?

<p>Hyperpigmentation caused by overproduction of melanocytes in the epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is chloasma?

<p>Group of brownish macules occurring in one place</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are moles?

<p>Small, brown pigmented spots that may be raised</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a nevus?

<p>Birthmark or congenital mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is leukoderma?

<p>Hypopigmentation caused by decreased activity of melanocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is albinism?

<p>Congenital failure of skin to produce melanin pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes vitiligo?

<p>Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are comedones?

<p>Small bumps frequently found on the forehead and chin associated with acne</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are milia?

<p>White, enclosed, keratin-filled cysts beneath the outer layer of skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is acne?

<p>Genetic disease that causes inflammation of sebaceous glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is rosacea?

<p>Chronic inflammation of cheeks and nose, observed as redness with papules and sometimes pustules present</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is asteatosis?

<p>Condition of dry skin or lack of oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Skin and Allergy Conditions

  • Allergy: Sensitivity from contact with harmless substances; symptoms include itching, redness, swelling, and blisters.
  • Inflammation: Characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and increased temperature.
  • Chronic: Symptoms that are frequent and habitual.
  • Acute: Symptoms that are brief and severe.
  • Contagious Disease: Diseases that spread through contact.
  • Seasonal Disease: Diseases influenced by weather changes.

Disease Study

  • Etiology: Study of disease causes.
  • Pathology: Study of diseases and their effects on the body.

Dermatological Disorders

  • Occupational Disorders: Disorders linked to specific types of employment.
  • Dermatitis Venenata: Skin inflammation from contact with substances.
  • Irritant Contact Dermatitis: Caused by harsh chemicals, presenting as a burned appearance.
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Reaction to allergens with red, streaky rashes, typically delayed by 24-48 hours.

Skin Manifestations

  • Macules: Flat discolored areas of skin, e.g., freckles.
  • Vesicles: Fluid-filled skin elevations; examples include blisters from herpes.
  • Papule: Hardened, raised red skin without fluid; resembles a pimple.
  • Pustule: Similar to vesicles but filled with pus.
  • Wheals: Raised skin formations due to allergic reactions; commonly known as hives.
  • Tumors: Solid skin masses, which can be elevated or deep.
  • Scales: Shedded dead skin cells from the epidermis.
  • Psoriasis: Dry, silvery-scaled patches on the skin.

Skin Conditions and Injuries

  • Crusts: Dried remains of sores.
  • Excoriations: Abrasions or injuries to the skin's outer layer.
  • Fissures: Cracks appearing in the skin.
  • Scars: Marks resulting from healed lesions.
  • Ulcers: Open lesions affecting the skin.

Skin Growths and Pigmentation

  • Hypertrophy: Excessive growth of skin.
  • Callus: Thickened skin on areas of friction, known as hyperkeratosis.
  • Verruca: Warts that are contagious and can spread.
  • Skin Tags: Small, elevated skin growths.
  • Melanoderma: Hyperpigmentation from excess melanin production.
  • Chloasma: Brownish macules from localized pigmentation, often referred to as liver spots.
  • Moles: Small, pigmented spots that may be raised.
  • Nevus: Congenital birthmark or mole.
  • Leukoderma: Hypopigmentation due to reduced melanocyte activity.
  • Albinism: Congenital absence of melanin production.
  • Vitiligo: Irregular patches of white skin lacking pigment.
  • Comedones: Bumps on the skin associated with acne; classified as open (blackheads) or closed (whiteheads).
  • Milia: Small, keratin-filled cysts beneath the skin.
  • Acne: Genetic condition causing inflammation of sebaceous glands, commonly on the face and neck.
  • Rosacea: Chronic inflammation characterized by facial redness and pus-filled papules.

Additional Condition

  • Asteatosis: A condition affecting the skin; details may need further elaboration.

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Test your knowledge on skin and allergy conditions, including various disorders, their symptoms, and causes. This quiz covers topics such as dermatitis, inflammation, and chronic vs. acute conditions. Enhance your understanding of skin-related issues and their classifications.

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