Skin Conditions

The most common form of skin cancer

• Basal cell carcinoma

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Melanoma

People with albinism have NO melanocytes

• True

• False

An autoimmune condition where the body attacks pigment producing cells in the skin resulting in white patches

• Albinism

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Vitiligo

The most deadly form of skin cancer

• Melanoma

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Basal cell carcinoma

A skin condition/rash that is an allergic reaction to possible environmental triggers

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Acne

• Port wine stain

Results in a purple/dark red birth mark due to enlarged capillaries in the skin

• Acne

• Port wine stain

• Shingles

• Psoriasis

For the ABCDEs of checking yourself for melanoma, the C stands for:

• Circular

• Color

• Circumference

• Cancer

The production of sebum plays a large role in this condition

• Eczema

• Shingles

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Acne

This condition results from the virus that causes chickenpox

• Psoriasis

• Shingles

• Port wine stain

• Vitiligo

Skin cancer that results from uncontrolled growth of the most superficial cells in the epidermis

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Melanoma

• Basal cell carcinoma

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