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

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

    <p>Rarely metastasize</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;</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;</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;</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;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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