CIDESCO ADVANCED REVIEW PAPER 2026
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ primary lesions include. Answer: macules-papules-bullae
⩥ the medical term for a single permanently dilated capillary is. Answer:
telangiectasis
⩥ Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of. Answer: Collagen fibres
⩥ contagious skin diseases are due to. Answer: microbiological
influences
⩥ Oedema. Answer: swelling caused by excess fluid
⩥ what are some factors that affect skin absorption?. Answer: condition
of the stratum corneum, hydration levels, oiliness of the skin, size of the
products molecules, temperature of the skin, pore size
⩥ what are the categories of skin conditions?. Answer: rates, infections,
sebaceous gland disorders, sudoriferous gland disorders, skin growths,
pigmentation disorders, and aging factors
, ⩥ name some characteristics of rashes. Answer: small red bumps, hives
(urticaria) blisters, scales, and erythema (redness)
⩥ List all of the Primary Lesions. Answer: Macules, wheals, papules,
pustules, vesicles, nodules/tumors, and cysts.
⩥ Define Macule. Answer: a flat discoloration on the skins surface.
Large freckles are an example
⩥ define Wheal. Answer: a solid formation above the skin caused by
insect bites or allergic reactions. raised and defined
⩥ Define Papule. Answer: a small elevation of the skin that does not
contain pus. similar to vesicles in size and can become pustules
⩥ Define Pustule. Answer: a small elevation filled with pus. Usually
appears red and cloudy or white
⩥ define Vesicle. Answer: 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. Answer: a solid mass within the skin. it may be
soft or hard, fixed or freely moving
COMPLETE ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ primary lesions include. Answer: macules-papules-bullae
⩥ the medical term for a single permanently dilated capillary is. Answer:
telangiectasis
⩥ Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of. Answer: Collagen fibres
⩥ contagious skin diseases are due to. Answer: microbiological
influences
⩥ Oedema. Answer: swelling caused by excess fluid
⩥ what are some factors that affect skin absorption?. Answer: condition
of the stratum corneum, hydration levels, oiliness of the skin, size of the
products molecules, temperature of the skin, pore size
⩥ what are the categories of skin conditions?. Answer: rates, infections,
sebaceous gland disorders, sudoriferous gland disorders, skin growths,
pigmentation disorders, and aging factors
, ⩥ name some characteristics of rashes. Answer: small red bumps, hives
(urticaria) blisters, scales, and erythema (redness)
⩥ List all of the Primary Lesions. Answer: Macules, wheals, papules,
pustules, vesicles, nodules/tumors, and cysts.
⩥ Define Macule. Answer: a flat discoloration on the skins surface.
Large freckles are an example
⩥ define Wheal. Answer: a solid formation above the skin caused by
insect bites or allergic reactions. raised and defined
⩥ Define Papule. Answer: a small elevation of the skin that does not
contain pus. similar to vesicles in size and can become pustules
⩥ Define Pustule. Answer: a small elevation filled with pus. Usually
appears red and cloudy or white
⩥ define Vesicle. Answer: 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. Answer: a solid mass within the skin. it may be
soft or hard, fixed or freely moving
