Match each skin disease with its corresponding symptoms or cause.
-Another term for a pressure sore
A)Impetigo
B)Acne
C)Tinea
D)Warts
E)Boils
F)Scabies
G)Decubitus ulcer
H)Squamous cell carcinoma
I)Scleroderma
J)Psoriasis
K)Melanoma
L)Kaposi sarcoma

Question

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A decubitus ulcer is another term for a pressure sore, which can occur when there is prolonged pressure on a specific area of the skin.

Answer: A
 Impetigo is a skin disease typically characterized by red sores that can burst and form a yellowish-brown crust.

Answer: C
 Tinea is a type of fungal infection that can cause various skin conditions, such as athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch.

Answer: D
 Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that can cause the growth of rough, raised bumps on the skin.

Answer: E
 Boils are painful, pus-filled bumps that often appear on the skin due to infection with bacteria.

Answer: F
 Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing intense itching and a rash.

Answer: H
 Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that typically appears as a red, scaly patch or bump on the skin.

Answer: I
 Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that can cause the skin to become hard and thick, particularly on the fingers, hands, and face.

Answer: J
 Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin.

Answer: K
 Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that typically appears as a dark, irregularly shaped spot or mole on the skin.

Answer: L
 Kaposi sarcoma is a relatively rare form of skin cancer that often appears as pink or purple lesions on the skin, and is typically associated with HIV/AIDS.

Match Each Skin Disease with Its Corresponding Symptoms or Cause