CIDESCO (SKIN DISEASES) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
The main lesion seen in psoriasis - ANS plaque
primary lesions include - ANS macules-papules-bullae
the medical term for a single permanently dilated capillary is - ANS telangiectasis
Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of - ANS Collagen fibres
contagious skin diseases are due to - ANS microbiological influences
Oedema - ANS swelling caused by excess fluid
what are some factors that affect skin absorption? - ANS condition of the stratum corneum,
hydration levels, oiliness of the skin, size of the products molecules, temperature of the skin,
pore size
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, what are the categories of skin conditions? - ANS rates, infections, sebaceous gland
disorders, sudoriferous gland disorders, skin growths, pigmentation disorders, and aging factors
name some characteristics of rashes - ANS small red bumps, hives (urticaria) blisters, scales,
and erythema (redness)
List all of the Primary Lesions - ANS Macules, wheals, papules, pustules, vesicles,
nodules/tumors, and cysts.
Define Macule - ANS a flat discoloration on the skins surface. Large freckles are an example
define Wheal - ANS a solid formation above the skin caused by insect bites or allergic
reactions. raised and defined
Define Papule - ANS a small elevation of the skin that does not contain pus. similar to vesicles
in size and can become pustules
Define Pustule - ANS a small elevation filled with pus. Usually appears red and cloudy or
white
define Vesicle - ANS a fluid filled elevation in the skin caused by localized accumulation of
fluids or blood just below the epidermis. AKA a blister. (Bulla) Larger than a vesicle. contains
clear watery fluid
define nodule/tumor - ANS a solid mass within the skin. it may be soft or hard, fixed or freely
moving
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
The main lesion seen in psoriasis - ANS plaque
primary lesions include - ANS macules-papules-bullae
the medical term for a single permanently dilated capillary is - ANS telangiectasis
Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of - ANS Collagen fibres
contagious skin diseases are due to - ANS microbiological influences
Oedema - ANS swelling caused by excess fluid
what are some factors that affect skin absorption? - ANS condition of the stratum corneum,
hydration levels, oiliness of the skin, size of the products molecules, temperature of the skin,
pore size
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, what are the categories of skin conditions? - ANS rates, infections, sebaceous gland
disorders, sudoriferous gland disorders, skin growths, pigmentation disorders, and aging factors
name some characteristics of rashes - ANS small red bumps, hives (urticaria) blisters, scales,
and erythema (redness)
List all of the Primary Lesions - ANS Macules, wheals, papules, pustules, vesicles,
nodules/tumors, and cysts.
Define Macule - ANS a flat discoloration on the skins surface. Large freckles are an example
define Wheal - ANS a solid formation above the skin caused by insect bites or allergic
reactions. raised and defined
Define Papule - ANS a small elevation of the skin that does not contain pus. similar to vesicles
in size and can become pustules
Define Pustule - ANS a small elevation filled with pus. Usually appears red and cloudy or
white
define Vesicle - ANS a fluid filled elevation in the skin caused by localized accumulation of
fluids or blood just below the epidermis. AKA a blister. (Bulla) Larger than a vesicle. contains
clear watery fluid
define nodule/tumor - ANS a solid mass within the skin. it may be soft or hard, fixed or freely
moving
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