Question

use a medical term from the list below to complete the sentence.
abrasion
incision
psoriasis
alopecia
kaposi sarcoma
rhytidectomy
candidiasis
paronychia
seborrhea
contusion
pilonidal cyst

1. one symptom of the patient’s skin disorder was the excessive discharge of sebum (oil), or ________.
2. to reduce the signs of aging, the woman underwent surgical repair of wrinkles, or ________.
3. an abnormal pocket in the skin that contains hair and skin debris, or ________, is frequently located near the tailbone, at the top of the cleft of the buttocks.
4. the red lesions covered with silvery scales, or ________, on the patient’s elbows were soothed when an emollient was applied.
5. the dermatologist diagnosed the diseased state around the nail as ________.
6. ________ is a cancerous condition that starts as purple or brown papules and is often seen in conjunction with aids.
7. the patient’s loss of hair, or ________, was caused by an elevated androgen level.
8. the child’s fall resulted in a scraping away of skin, or ________, on her right knee.

Explanation:

1. Seborrhea is a skin condition characterized by excessive sebum (oil) production.
2. Rhytidectomy is the medical term for surgical removal/repair of wrinkles (a cosmetic anti-aging procedure).
3. A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal skin pocket near the tailbone/buttock cleft that contains hair and debris.
4. Psoriasis is a skin disorder marked by red, scaly lesions, often on elbows and knees.
5. Paronychia refers to inflammation or disease affecting the tissue surrounding a nail.
6. Kaposi sarcoma is a cancerous condition linked to AIDS, presenting with purple/brown skin lesions.
7. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss, which can be caused by hormonal factors like elevated androgens.
8. Abrasion is the scraping away of the outer layer of skin due to friction (like from a fall).

Answer:

1. seborrhea
2. rhytidectomy
3. pilonidal cyst
4. psoriasis
5. paronychia
6. Kaposi sarcoma
7. alopecia
8. abrasion