10 Questions
Which skin disorder is characterized by the thinning and loss of skin layers?
Atrophy
What skin lesion is described as a raised, well-defined lesion less than 0.5 cm in size?
Papule
Which skin cancer originates in melanocytes?
Malignant Melanoma
Which skin infection is caused by Candida albicans?
Fungi Dermatophytes
What are the characteristics used to diagnose malignant melanoma based on the ABCDE rule?
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving
What distinguishes Basal Cell Carcinoma from other skin cancers in terms of metastasis?
Rarely metastasize
"Wood's light" examination is most commonly used for diagnosing infections related to which microorganism?
"Dermatophytes"
"Gardasil" is a vaccine primarily used to prevent the spread of which viral infection?
"HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)"
"Pruritus, lesions, and cosmetic changes to skin, hair, nails" are common symptoms of infections caused by which category of microorganisms?
"Dermatophytes"
"Induration" in skin disorders results in what characteristic?
"Hardening or thickening of the skin with markings"
Test your knowledge of skin disorders terminology with this quiz. Identify terms related to various skin conditions such as erythema, bulla, ulcer, and more.
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