Skin Disorders and Diseases

Many scientist and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible for up to ________ percent of skin aging.

• 50

• 60

• 75

• 85

It is recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least ________ on a daily basis.

• 5

• 8

• 15

• 30

A _______ is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or uder the skin that is larger than a papule.

• tubercle

• mole

• macula

• bulla

Which of these terms refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes?

• Fissures

• Keloids

• Pustules

• Scales

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are __________.

• Milia

• Ulcers

• Crust

• Pustules

An open comedo is also known as a _________.

• mole

• birthmark

• blackhead

• whitehead

Which of these is an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching?

• Eczema

• Acne

• Psoriasis

• Herpes simplex