CIDESCO (SKIN DISEASES) Questions with complete solutions

the main lesion seen in psoriasis CORRECT ANSWERS: plaque primary lesions include CORRECT ANSWERS: macules-papules-bullae the medical term for a single permanently dilated capillary is CORRECT ANSWERS: telangiectasis Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of CORRECT ANSWERS: Collagen fibres contagious skin diseases are due to CORRECT ANSWERS: microbiological influences Oedema CORRECT ANSWERS: swelling caused by excess fluid what are some factors that affect skin absorption? CORRECT ANSWERS: condition of the stratum corneum, hydration levels, oiliness of the skin, size of the products molecules, temperature of the skin, pore size what are the categories of skin conditions? CORRECT ANSWERS: rates, infections, sebaceous gland disorders, sudoriferous gland disorders, skin growths, pigmentation disorders, and aging factors name some characteristics of rashes CORRECT ANSWERS: small red bumps, hives (urticaria) blisters, scales, and erythema (redness) List all of the Primary Lesions CORRECT ANSWERS: Macules, wheals, papules, pustules, vesicles, nodules/tumors, and cysts. Define Macule CORRECT ANSWERS: a flat discoloration on the skins surface. Large freckles are an example define Wheal CORRECT ANSWERS: a solid formation above the skin caused by insect bites or allergic reactions. raised and defined Define Papule CORRECT ANSWERS: a small elevation of the skin that does not contain pus. similar to vesicles in size and can become pustules Define Pustule CORRECT ANSWERS: a small elevation filled with pus. Usually appears red and cloudy or white define Vesicle CORRECT ANSWERS: a fluid fill