Match the pathologic skin conditions with their correct descriptions.

-Fungal skin infection
A)acne
B)decubitus ulcer
C)eczema
D)gangrene
E)impetigo
F)malignant melanoma
G)psoriasis
H)scleroderma
I)systemic lupus erythematosus
J)tinea

Question

Match the pathologic skin conditions with their correct descriptions.

-Fungal skin infection
A)acne
B)decubitus ulcer
C)eczema
D)gangrene
E)impetigo
F)malignant melanoma
G)psoriasis
H)scleroderma
I)systemic lupus erythematosus
J)tinea

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tinea is a fungal skin infection.

Answer: E
 Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection characterized by crusted, pus-filled blisters.

Answer: F
 Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer.

Answer: G
 Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches.

Answer: H
 Scleroderma is a disease that causes excessive collagen deposits, resulting in hardening and thickening of the skin.

Answer: I
 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can cause skin rash, among other symptoms.

The remaining options do not match the descriptions of pathologic skin conditions:

A) acne is a chronic inflammatory condition of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands

B) decubitus ulcer is a type of skin breakdown that occurs due to prolonged pressure on a particular part of the body

C) eczema is a broad term that refers to several types of inflammatory skin conditions

D) gangrene is tissue death due to a lack of blood flow.

Match the Pathologic Skin Conditions with Their Correct Descriptions