Match each skin disease with its corresponding symptoms or cause.
-A highly contagious skin infection that occurs most often in young children
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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Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection that occurs most often in young children.

Answer: B
 Acne is a skin disease characterized by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads, and is typically associated with hormonal changes during puberty.

Answer: C
 Tinea is a fungal infection that can affect the skin, nails, and scalp.

Answer: D
 Warts are caused by a viral infection and can appear on various parts of the body.

Answer: E
 Boils are a skin infection typically caused by bacteria that infect a hair follicle or oil gland.

Answer: F
 Scabies is a highly contagious skin disease caused by mites that burrow into the skin.

Answer: G
 Decubitus ulcer, also known as a pressure sore, is a condition that affects people with limited mobility and is caused by pressure on the skin over a prolonged period of time.

Answer: H
 Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that commonly occurs on sun-exposed areas of the skin.

Answer: I
 Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin and connective tissue.

Answer: J
 Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin.

Answer: K
 Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment in the skin.

Answer: L
 Kaposi sarcoma is a type of cancer that can affect the skin and other organs and is associated with HIV infection.

Match Each Skin Disease with Its Corresponding Symptoms or Cause