Chapter 8 Skin Disorders & Diseases

Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible for up to _____ percent of skin aging

• 50

• 60

• 75

• 85

It is recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least ____ on a daily basis.

• 5

• 8

• 15

• 13

A _____is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule.

• Tubercle

• Mole

• Macula

• Bulla

Which of these terms refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes?

• Fissures

• Keloids

• Pustules

• Scales

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are _____.

• Milia

• Ulcers

• Crust

• Pustules

An open comedo is also known as a _____.

• Mole

• Birthmark

• Blackhead

• Whitehead

Which of these is an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe Itching?

• Eczema

• Acne

• Psoriasis

• Herpes Simplex

A _____is an abnormal brown- or wine-colored

skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.

• Mole

• Stain

• Chloasma

• Lentigo

The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of _____.

• Nevus

• Lentignes

• Asteatosis

• Albinism

What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised?

• Basal cell carcinoma

• Malignant melanoma

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Verruca cell