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Skin & Scalp Disorders Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes vitiligo?

a)

Excess melanin in skin

b)

Complete loss of melanocytes in certain areas

c)

Inflammation of hair follicles

d)

Overgrowth of scalp yeast

2.

The main pigment responsible for skin color is:

a)

Hemoglobin

b)

Keratin

c)

Melanin

d)

Collagen

3.

Which type of vitiligo affects only one side of the body?

a)

Non-segmental vitiligo

b)

Segmental vitiligo

c)

Acrofacial vitiligo

d)

Universal vitiligo

4.

Hyperpigmentation after acne is called:

a)

Melasma

b)

Freckles

c)

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

d)

Solar lentigines

5.

Hydroquinone works by:

a)

Increasing collagen production

b)

Blocking tyrosinase enzyme → reducing melanin

c)

Killing bacteria on skin

d)

Increasing cell turnover

6.

Which medication is commonly used in Malaysia for melasma?

a)

Griseofulvin

b)

Hydroquinone

c)

Coal tar

d)

Betamethasone

7.

A patient presents with brown patches on cheeks after pregnancy. The most likely diagnosis is:

a)

Vitiligo

b)

Melasma

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Tinea capitis

8.

Dandruff is mainly caused by overgrowth of:

a)

Dermatophyte fungi

b)

Staphylococcus bacteria

c)

Malassezia yeast

d)

Candida albicans

9.

Which shampoo is most effective for dandruff treatment?

a)

Ketoconazole

b)

Coal tar

c)

Tretinoin

d)

Hydroquinone

10.

Selenium sulfide in Selsun Blue® works by:

a)

Blocking melanin production

b)

Killing bacteria

c)

Reducing fungal growth and cell turnover

d)

Stimulating melanocytes

11.

Seborrheic dermatitis commonly appears on:

a)

Palms and soles

b)

Eyebrows, scalp, and sides of nose

c)

Elbows and knees only

d)

Fingers and toes

12.

Which is NOT a treatment option for seborrheic dermatitis?

a)

Ketoconazole shampoo

b)

Mild topical corticosteroids

c)

Coal tar shampoo

d)

Oral griseofulvin

13.

Which of the following is an autoimmune scalp disorder?

a)

Folliculitis

b)

Psoriasis

c)

Tinea capitis

d)

Dandruff

14.

Scalp psoriasis is characterized by:

a)

Greasy yellow scales

b)

White depigmented patches

c)

Thick silvery scales on red patches

d)

Brown pigmentation

15.

Which topical vitamin D analog is used for scalp psoriasis?

a)

Hydroquinone

b)

Calcipotriol

c)

Tretinoin

d)

Tacrolimus

16.

Coal tar shampoo helps psoriasis by:

a)

Killing bacteria

b)

Slowing skin cell turnover

c)

Increasing melanin production

d)

Blocking tyrosinase

17.

Tinea capitis is caused by:

a)

Virus

b)

Bacteria

c)

Dermatophyte fungi

d)

Autoimmune reaction

18.

Which drug is essential for treating tinea capitis?

a)

Oral griseofulvin

b)

Topical hydrocortisone

c)

Zinc pyrithione shampoo

d)

Retinoids

19.

A child presents with patchy hair loss and scalp scaling. The most likely diagnosis is:

a)

Vitiligo

b)

Psoriasis

c)

Tinea capitis

d)

Seborrheic dermatitis

20.

Ketoconazole shampoo in tinea capitis is mainly used to:

a)

Cure the disease completely

b)

Reduce fungal shedding and spread

c)

Increase hair growth

d)

Decrease immune activity

21.

Folliculitis is an inflammation of:

a)

Sebaceous glands

b)

Sweat ducts

c)

Hair follicles

d)

Melanocytes

22.

The most common bacteria causing folliculitis is:

a)

Streptococcus pyogenes

b)

Staphylococcus aureus

c)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

d)

Klebsiella pneumoniae

23.

Which topical antibiotic is used for folliculitis?

a)

Hydroquinone

b)

Mupirocin (Bactroban®)

c)

Griseofulvin

d)

Tretinoin

24.

Which antiseptic can be used for folliculitis?

a)

Chlorhexidine (Hibiscrub®)

b)

Selenium sulfide

c)

Tacrolimus

d)

Coal tar

25.

Untreated severe folliculitis may lead to:

a)

Permanent scarring alopecia (hair loss)

b)

Vitiligo patches

c)

Brown pigmentation

d)

Silvery scales