Nr511 Week 2 47 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

actinic keratoses {Ans: Actinic keratoses occur on sun-exposed areas. They have a rough, horned-like appearance and are considered precancerous.}contact dermatitis {Ans: Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by the direct contact of an allergen or irritant. This inflammation is often very itchy and uncomfortable but it is not contagious or life threatening. Common signs and symptoms include a red rash, severe itching, bumps, swelling, burning, and tenderness. Contact dermatitis can be broken down into two categories: irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis results when the skin comes into direct contact with a common irritant such as detergents, oils, and soaps. Whereas allergic contact dermatitis occurs when the skin comes into direct contact with an allergen such as latex, metals, poison ivy, and topical medications.}Melanoma {Ans: MelanomaMelanoma is a fast-growing skin cancer. Lesions often involve the ABCDE abnormalities: Asymmetrical, irregular Border, dark Color, large Diameter, and Evolving shape and size.}HOREDEOLUM (STYE) {Ans: Stye (hordeolum) is the infection, and subsequent inflammation, of the eyelid. Though infection can occur on either the outer or inner part of the eyelid, the term "stye" commonly refers to an infected eyelash follicle on the external