Please don't catch 'em all
Herpes zoster comes from this virus
What is chicken pox
The most common and the least severe type of carcinoma
What is basal cell carcinoma
Common name for a verruca (hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis)
What is a wart
Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury or infection
What is edema
Abnormally thick buildup of cells.
What is keratosis
Strain of the herpes virus that causes fever blisters or cold sores
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1
Most serious form of skin cancer
What is malignant melanoma
Common name for a papule (small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus)
What is a pimple
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
What is excoriation
Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen)
What is a keloid
Strain of the herpes virus that infects the genitals
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 2
Characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules. Sometimes they are characterized by open sores or crusty areas that do not heal and may bleed easily.
What is squamous cell carcinoma
Common name for pruritus
What is excessive itching
Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions
What is eczema
Acquired, thickened patch of epidermis
What is a keratoma
The painful viral infection skin condition also known as shingles
What is Herpes Zoster
Typical characteristics include open sores, reddish patches, or a smooth growth with an elevated border. It often appears as shiny bumps that are either colored or as light, pearly nodules. Sometimes blood vessels run through the nodules.
What is basal cell carcinoma
The common name for urticaria
What is hives
Redness caused by inflammation
What is erythema
Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough; resulting from sun damage.
What is actinic keratosis
Characterized by groups of blisters that form a rash in a ring or line.
What is herpes zoster
Characterized by lack or dark patches on the skin are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised. It can be tan and even white
What is malignant melanoma
The common term for pigmented nevus
What is a mole
The E in the ABCDE checklist stands for this
What is evolving
Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms that is caused by blocked follicles
What is keratosis pilaris