Dermatological Anomalies and Lesions Quiz

Eczema is a skin condition marked by red, itchy, and inflamed skin.

The common name for urticaria is hives.

Dyshidrotic eczema is characterized by small, itchy blisters and a linear pattern.

A chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation, scaling, and thickening of the skin is called psoriasis.

Folliculitis is characterized by the formation of small, red, pus-filled bumps often surrounding hair follicles.

Acne vulgaris is primarily caused by hormonal factors.

Vitiligo is characterized by the loss of pigmentation in certain areas of the skin.

A fungal infection of the skin commonly known as athlete's foot is called Tinea pedis.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by red patches covered with white scales.

The primary cause of cellulitis is a bacterial infection.

Psoriasis is characterized by the formation of thick, silvery scales on red, inflamed skin.

Vitiligo is often associated with the appearance of silver or white patches on the skin.

The term for a common skin infection caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria is impetigo.

The term for a skin disorder causing redness and visible blood vessels, often affecting the face, is rosacea.

Basal cell carcinoma is the type of skin cancer most commonly associated with prolonged sun exposure.

A raised, pinkish growth on the skin often caused by HPV is called a wart.

Melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer with the potential to spread.

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder causing blistering and erosion of the skin and mucous membranes.

The medical term for the common wart caused by HPV is Verruca vulgaris.

A benign skin tumor composed of blood vessels and connective tissue is called an angioma.

Herpes simplex is a viral skin infection characterized by painful blisters caused by the varicella-zoster virus.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is characterized by the development of painful nodules and abscesses in the deeper layers of the skin.

A localized dilation of a blood vessel, often appearing as a red or purple mark on the skin, is called an angioma.

The term for a benign tumor of melanocytes often presenting as a dark, raised mole is nevus.

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin condition leading to the formation of blisters and erosions, primarily affecting mucous membranes.