Match each skin disease with its corresponding symptoms or cause.
-an autoimmune disease that affects blood vessels and connective tissues in the skin
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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Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that affects blood vessels and connective tissues in the skin causing hardening and thickening of the skin.

Answer: J
 Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes the skin to become thick, red, and flaky, often with silvery scales.

Answer: H
 Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that is caused by exposure to UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds.

Answer: K
 Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the pigment-producing cells of the skin.

Answer: L
 Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer that causes red or purple patches or nodules to form on the skin and can affect other organs, often seen in people with weakened immune systems.

Note: The other skin diseases listed (impetigo, acne, tinea, warts, boils, scabies, and decubitus ulcer) are not autoimmune diseases affecting blood vessels and connective tissues in the skin, nor are they types of skin cancer.

Match Each Skin Disease with Its Corresponding Symptoms or Cause