Milady Ch. 8 Skin Disorders

Shorter rays that stop penetration  at the base of the epidermis are known as___rays.

• uva
• uvb
• uvd
• uvz

A small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle is a ___.

• wheal
• papule
• macule
• tubercle

The technical term for freckles is___.

• lentigines
• stains
• chloasma
• leukoderma

Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body is known as____.

• vitiligo
• albinism
• leukoderma
• nevus

The technical term for a birthmark is____.

• tan
• lentitgines
• nevus
• vitiligo

the technical term for a callus is___.

• mole
• vitiligo
• stain
• keratoma

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

• mole
• nevus
• stain
• lentigine

The technical term for a wart is____.

• keratoma
• verruca
• vitiligo
• nevus

Skin cancer that starts with a black or dark brown patch on the skin that appears uneven in texture,jagged or raised is____.

• verruca
• benign sarcoma
• malignant melanoma
• keratoma

A condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated is known as____.

• comedone
• seborrhea
• chloasma
• rosacea