Can You Identify These Skin Diseases? Trivia Quiz

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Can You Identify These Skin Diseases? The human skin is the outer covering of the body and it is very delicate because it can be affected by external factors or come up with conditions that show an issue within the body. Do you know some of the common skin diseases you may come across as a dermatologist? How about you give this quiz a try and get to find out!

Questions and Answers

1.

Which image is ringworm?
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
  
  Option 2
Correct Answer
A. Option 1

Explanation
The image in Option 1 shows a circular patch of red, scaly skin, which is characteristic of ringworm. Option 2 does not show any signs of ringworm.

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2.

Which image represents a basal cell carcinoma?
- A.
  
  Option 1
- B.
Correct Answer
A. Option 1
3.

Which image below is psoriasis, a non-contagious rash of thick plaques and silvery scales?
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
B.
4.

Which of these images shows the skin disease known as rosacea?
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
B.
5.

Referred to as a skin abscess, which of these is considered a boil?
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
B.

Explanation
A boil is a skin abscess that is referred to as a localized infection of the hair follicle or oil gland. It is typically caused by bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, entering the skin through a cut or break. Boils are characterized by a painful, red, swollen lump filled with pus. They can occur anywhere on the body but are commonly found on the face, neck, armpits, buttocks, and thighs. Treatment for boils often involves applying warm compresses to help bring the infection to a head and may require medical intervention, such as lancing and draining the boil or prescribing antibiotics.

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6.

Which of these images is a plantar wart caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)?
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
B.
7.

Caused by a fungus, which of these images is an athlete's foot?
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
B.
8.

Identify which image below is a result of allergic contact dermatitis?
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
A.
9.

Identify which image below is a squamous cell carcinoma
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
A.
10.

Identify which image below is a melanoma.
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
B.
11.

Identify which image below is a 2nd-degree burn.
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
A.
12.

Identify which image below is an Impetigo.
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
A.
13.

Identify which image below is an Eczema.
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
B.
14.

Identify which image below is an Acne Vulgaris.
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
B.
15.

Identify which image below is an MRSA.
- A.
- B.
Correct Answer
A.