Skin Disorders Terminology Quiz
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Which skin disorder is characterized by the thinning and loss of skin layers?

  • Ulcer
  • Atrophy (correct)
  • Induration
  • Bulla

What skin lesion is described as a raised, well-defined lesion less than 0.5 cm in size?

  • Pustule
  • Vesicle
  • Macule
  • Papule (correct)

Which skin cancer originates in melanocytes?

  • Malignant Melanoma (correct)
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Actinic Keratosis

Which skin infection is caused by Candida albicans?

<p>Fungi Dermatophytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics used to diagnose malignant melanoma based on the ABCDE rule?

<p>Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Basal Cell Carcinoma from other skin cancers in terms of metastasis?

<p>Rarely metastasize (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Wood's light" examination is most commonly used for diagnosing infections related to which microorganism?

<p>&quot;Dermatophytes&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Gardasil" is a vaccine primarily used to prevent the spread of which viral infection?

<p>&quot;HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Pruritus, lesions, and cosmetic changes to skin, hair, nails" are common symptoms of infections caused by which category of microorganisms?

<p>&quot;Dermatophytes&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Induration" in skin disorders results in what characteristic?

<p>&quot;Hardening or thickening of the skin with markings&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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