Skin Disorders and Diseases

Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the dun or smoking are responsible for up to _______ percentage of skin aging.

• 50

• 60

• 75

• 85

It is recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least ___________.

• 5

• 8

• 15

• 30

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