Asked by Danielle Casey on Jun 02, 2024
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What is an abnormal redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body called?
A) leukoderma
B) erythroderma
C) xeroderma
D) xanthoderma
Erythroderma
A severe and potentially life-threatening skin condition characterized by widespread redness and scaling that covers most of the body.
Xanthoderma
A condition characterized by the yellowing of the skin due to an accumulation of lipochrome pigments.
- Master the specialized terms involving alterations in skin color and their conditions.
Verified Answer
BI
Basarul IslamJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Erythroderma is the abnormal redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body. Leukoderma is the loss of skin pigmentation resulting in white patches. Xeroderma is dryness of the skin, and xanthoderma is yellow discoloration of the skin.
Learning Objectives
- Master the specialized terms involving alterations in skin color and their conditions.