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| As we age elastin fibers naturally weaken, causing wrinkling and ___________ of tissue. |
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| Approximately ___-___ % of our aging is caused by the rays of the sun. |
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| The weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is freely exposed to _____________ without proper protection. |
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| While they can be damaging to the skin, _____ rays do contribute to the body's synthesis of vitamin D and other important minerals. |
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| Children under ___________ of age should not be exposed to the sun. |
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| A small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin such as a freckle is a: |
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| An abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, and color is a: |
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| A closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid or morbid matter, above or below the skin is a: |
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| An accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy, is known as a: |
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| A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as an: |
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| A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is called a: |
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| An inflamed pimple containing pus is known as a: |
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| A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is a: |
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| The technical term for whiteheads is: |
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| The technical term for excessive perspiration is: |
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| The technical term for freckles is: |
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| Congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body is known as: |
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| The technical term for birthmark is: |
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| The technical term for callus is: |
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| A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black is a: |
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| The technical term for wart is: |
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| Skin cancer that starts with a black or dark brown patch on the skin that appears uneven in texture, jagged or raised is: |
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| A skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with white-silver scales usually found on the scalp elbows, knees, chest, and lower back is: |
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| An inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions is known as: |
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| The recurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters is known as: |
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| A sebaceous cyst which is a subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous gland is known as: |
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| A condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of seabum, caused by aging and exposure to the cold is: |
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| A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels and the formation of papules and pustules known as: |
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| A condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated is known as: |
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| An eruptive skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints is: |
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| A skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches; caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells is called: |
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| The American Cancer Society recomends using the ABCDE Cancer Checklist to help make skin cancer easier to reconize with A-Asymmetry, B-Border, C-__________, D-diameter, E-evolving |
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