Skin Disorders & Conditions
A common skin condition where hair follicles become clogged, causing pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
What is acne?
A sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor filled with sebum.
What is a steatoma?
The least severe form of skin cancer that still requires treatment to prevent spreading.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
A condition that causes excessive sweating, often in the hands or feet.
What is hyperhidrosis?
Benign growths caused by enlarged oil glands, appearing as small yellow bumps.
What is sebaceous hyperplasia?
This skin condition causes redness and visible blood vessels, often on the face, and may result in papules or pustules.
What is rosacea?
A viral infection of the skin that causes rough growths, commonly known as a wart.
What is verruca?
This checklist includes "Asymmetry," "Border irregularity," "Color variation," "Diameter," and "Evolving."
What is the ABCDE Cancer Checklist?
A chronic skin condition causing red, itchy, and inflamed patches.
What is eczema?
This condition is often called the “pregnancy mask” and causes dark patches on the skin.
What is melasma?
A fungal infection that causes small, discolored patches on the skin.
What is tinea versicolor?
Excessive buildup of keratin in the skin that leads to thickening.
What is hyperkeratosis?
This severe form of skin cancer can develop from a mole and is often linked to childhood sunburns.
What is melanoma?
A skin condition where white patches form due to loss of pigmentation.
What is vitiligo?
A hormonal disorder that can cause acne and excessive hair growth in women.
What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
This condition around the mouth causes red, bumpy, or scaly skin, often mistaken for acne.
What is perioral dermatitis?
These types of lesions include papules, pustules, and nodules, appearing at the onset of skin disorders.
What are primary lesions?
A cancerous mole larger than a pencil eraser would be concerning due to this factor.
What is diameter?
A highly contagious bacterial infection common in children, characterized by red sores.
What is impetigo?
This type of skin discoloration involves lightened patches due to lack of melanin.
What is hypopigmentation?
The term for the inability to sweat normally, which can lead to overheating.
What is anhidrosis?
Swelling caused by trapped fluid in the body's tissues.
What is edema?
In the ABCDE cancer checklist, this letter stands for changes over time in a mole or skin growth.
What is E for evolving?
A pigmented spot or growth on the skin, which can be flat or raised, and may indicate risk for skin cancer.
What is a nevus (mole)?
A fungal infection of the skin, often seen as athlete’s foot or ringworm.
What is tinea?