Skin Diseases and Disorders Test

A pigmentation disorder commonly found on the face, neck and chest and are considered macules is called freckles or:

• melasma
• ephelides
• hemangioma
• solar lentigo

All of the following statements about the term verruca are true EXCEPT:

• caused by a virus
• can be contagious
• thickening of the dermis
• name given to a variety of warts

An inflammation that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin, is known as:

• pruritus
• dermatitis
• hyperkeratosis
• dermatitis venenata

What is another name for baby acne?

• milia
• hives
• rosacea
• nodular cystic acne

Which of the following types of acne is mild and consists of open and closed comedones scattered over less than half of the areas of the face or back?

• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3
• Grade 4

Which of the following conditions would NOT be considered an objective symptom?

• itching
• papule
• pustule
• redness

Which of the following inflammations of the skin is a red, inflamed rash with scales that has an oily appearance?

• psoriasis
• atopic dermatitis
• contact dermatitis
• seborrheic dermatitis

A benign growth that is a small skin-colored or brown-pigmented spot that may be raised and is symmetrical is known as an acquired nevus or:

• mole
• acne
• wart
• milia

An infection of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball is known as pink eye or:

• stye
• cellulitis
• blepharitis
• bacterial conjunctivitis

The term for the buildup of skin cells on the epidermis is:

• edema
• keratosis
• erythema
• dermatitis