The nurse clarifies the descriptive terms for skin disorders.Match each option with the characteristic that best describes it.

-Fluoresces under Wood's light

Question

The nurse clarifies the descriptive terms for skin disorders.Match each option with the characteristic that best describes it.

-Fluoresces under Wood's light

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fungal infections often fluoresce under Wood's light.

Answer: A 
 Erythrasma is a bacterial infection that may appear reddish-brown and fluoresce under Wood's light.

Answer: D 
 Keratosis may appear as scaly or rough patches, but does not typically fluoresce under Wood's light.

Answer: B and E 
 Wheals (hives) and keloids are not typically associated with fluorescence under Wood's light.

The Nurse Clarifies the Descriptive Terms for Skin Disorders