ABCDE
Skin Conditions
Lesions Row 1
Lesions Row 2
Misc.
100
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter "A" represent?
Asymmetry
100
An infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation is known as:
folliculitis
100
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) with no change in texture to the skin is called a:
Macule
100
Yellow flat papules caused by abnormal lipid accumulation commonly found around the eyes and on eyelids is known as Xanthoma.
True or False
True
100
Which of the following terms is another name for a keratoma?
Callus
200
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter "B" represent?
Border
200
Which of the following is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an eruptive, blister-like cluster?
Herpes Simplex
200
Caitlyn is a client who has small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus. Which of the following primary lesions describes Caitlyn’s condition?
Pustule
200
An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi-solid substance is known as a(n):
Cyst
200
An abnormal mass of tissue in the skin that can be fluid-filled or solid is known as a neoplasm or:
Tumor
300
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter "C" represent?
Color
300
Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that produces an excess of thick, scaly, silvery plaques surrounded by a red area?
psoriasis
300
Which skin lesion is caused by an accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis?
Vesicle
300
The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called a(n):
Scar
300
A linear split/line in the epidermis or dermis that often occurs when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold and water is a(n):
Fissure
400
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter "D" represent?
Diameter
400
A common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks is called:
keratosis pilaris
400
What is a small elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory, that does not contain pus?
papule
400
Which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore?
Crust
400
What may happen to the skin if an area is subject to pressure or friction?
It may become callused.
500
In the ABCDEs of skin cancer, what does the letter "D" represent?
Evolution
500
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:
frequent/habitual/reoccurring
500
A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a:
Wheal
500
An open lesion visible on the skin surface that may result in the loss of portions of the dermis and may be accompanied by pus is known as a(n):
Ulcer
500
Which of the following are small, elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician?
Skin Tags