Disorders and Diseases of the Skin

Match the term with the correct description. [blank_start]dermatology[blank_end] = the branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases [blank_start]dermatologist[blank_end] = a physician who treats skin disorders and diseases [blank_start]esthetician[blank_end] = may not diagnose disorders and diseases of the skin [blank_start]dermatology team[blank_end] = physician and esthetician

Match the term with the correct description. [blank_start]tumor[blank_end] = an abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color [blank_start]cyst[blank_end] = a closed, abnormally developed sac containing pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin [blank_start]primary lesions[blank_end] = lesions in the initial stages of development or change [blank_start]tubercle[blank_end] = cannot be drained of fluid [blank_start]papule[blank_end] = a small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid [blank_start]vesicle[blank_end] = a small blister or sac containing clear fluid [blank_start]macule[blank_end] = a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle [blank_start]lesion[blank_end] = the term that is used to describe any mark, wound, or abnormality

Match the term regarding skin cancer with the correct description. [blank_start]skin cancer[blank_end] = caused by damage to DNA [blank_start]malignant melanoma[blank_end] = 100% fatal if left untreated [blank_start]benign[blank_end] = not harmful [blank_start]squamous cell carcinoma[blank_end] = characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules [blank_start]carcinoma[blank_end] = cancerous tissue [blank_start]actinic keratosis[blank_end] = precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough [blank_start]malignant[blank_end] = cancerous [blank_start]ABCDE[blank_end] = cancer checklist method of evaluating possible skin cancer lesions [blank_start]basal cell carcinoma[blank_end] = most common and least severe type of skin cancer

Match the type of hypertrophy to its description. [blank_start]hyperkeratosis[blank_end] = thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes [blank_start]keratoma[blank_end] = an acquired thickened patch of epidermis [blank_start]keratosis pilaris[blank_end] = redness and bumpiness in the cheeks, upper arms, or thighs; caused by blocked follicles [blank_start]mole[blank_end] = a pigmented nevus [blank_start]skin tag[blank_end] = small outgrowth or extension of the skin that looks like a flap [blank_start]psoriasis[blank_end] = an itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales