WorksheetsSkin & Scalp Disorders Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following best describes vitiligo?
Excess melanin in skin
Complete loss of melanocytes in certain areas
Inflammation of hair follicles
Overgrowth of scalp yeast
The main pigment responsible for skin color is:
Hemoglobin
Keratin
Melanin
Collagen
Which type of vitiligo affects only one side of the body?
Non-segmental vitiligo
Segmental vitiligo
Acrofacial vitiligo
Universal vitiligo
Hyperpigmentation after acne is called:
Melasma
Freckles
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Solar lentigines
Hydroquinone works by:
Increasing collagen production
Blocking tyrosinase enzyme → reducing melanin
Killing bacteria on skin
Increasing cell turnover
Which medication is commonly used in Malaysia for melasma?
Griseofulvin
Hydroquinone
Coal tar
Betamethasone
A patient presents with brown patches on cheeks after pregnancy. The most likely diagnosis is:
Vitiligo
Melasma
Psoriasis
Tinea capitis
Dandruff is mainly caused by overgrowth of:
Dermatophyte fungi
Staphylococcus bacteria
Malassezia yeast
Candida albicans
Which shampoo is most effective for dandruff treatment?
Ketoconazole
Coal tar
Tretinoin
Hydroquinone
Selenium sulfide in Selsun Blue® works by:
Blocking melanin production
Killing bacteria
Reducing fungal growth and cell turnover
Stimulating melanocytes
Seborrheic dermatitis commonly appears on:
Palms and soles
Eyebrows, scalp, and sides of nose
Elbows and knees only
Fingers and toes
Which is NOT a treatment option for seborrheic dermatitis?
Ketoconazole shampoo
Mild topical corticosteroids
Coal tar shampoo
Oral griseofulvin
Which of the following is an autoimmune scalp disorder?
Folliculitis
Psoriasis
Tinea capitis
Dandruff
Scalp psoriasis is characterized by:
Greasy yellow scales
White depigmented patches
Thick silvery scales on red patches
Brown pigmentation
Which topical vitamin D analog is used for scalp psoriasis?
Hydroquinone
Calcipotriol
Tretinoin
Tacrolimus
Coal tar shampoo helps psoriasis by:
Killing bacteria
Slowing skin cell turnover
Increasing melanin production
Blocking tyrosinase
Tinea capitis is caused by:
Virus
Bacteria
Dermatophyte fungi
Autoimmune reaction
Which drug is essential for treating tinea capitis?
Oral griseofulvin
Topical hydrocortisone
Zinc pyrithione shampoo
Retinoids
A child presents with patchy hair loss and scalp scaling. The most likely diagnosis is:
Vitiligo
Psoriasis
Tinea capitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
Ketoconazole shampoo in tinea capitis is mainly used to:
Cure the disease completely
Reduce fungal shedding and spread
Increase hair growth
Decrease immune activity
Folliculitis is an inflammation of:
Sebaceous glands
Sweat ducts
Hair follicles
Melanocytes
The most common bacteria causing folliculitis is:
Streptococcus pyogenes
Staphylococcus aureus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which topical antibiotic is used for folliculitis?
Hydroquinone
Mupirocin (Bactroban®)
Griseofulvin
Tretinoin
Which antiseptic can be used for folliculitis?
Chlorhexidine (Hibiscrub®)
Selenium sulfide
Tacrolimus
Coal tar
Untreated severe folliculitis may lead to:
Permanent scarring alopecia (hair loss)
Vitiligo patches
Brown pigmentation
Silvery scales
