Can You Match the Image to the Skin Condition?

By: Ian Fortey
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Can You Match the Image to the Skin Condition?
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About This Quiz

Most people in the world suffer from some type of skin condition, whether they know it or not. Things like rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and keratosis pilaris are diseases that people live with every day. Many of us will never notice these conditions, and sometimes we don't even pay attention when we have them ourselves, ignoring them as just an itch or a simple rash that might go away on its own. Then there are many more noticeable conditions that can be extremely painful and even deadly, like basal-cell carcinomas and necrotizing fasciitis. But considering that your skin is the largest organ you have, and it's the one that faces the world day in and day out, it's no wonder it ends up taking some abuse now and then.

Any time you have a serious skin issue crop up, you definitely want to see a dermatologist and find out the best way to deal with the situation. But for now, if you're just the kind of person with an eye for rashes, moles, blisters and more, then maybe you can identify all the skin conditions we've brought together for this quiz based only on a single image. Piece of cake, right? Take the quiz and see!

Question 1 - Skin tags
Wikicommons by Jmarchn
What are these small flaps of tissue that hang off of your skin?
Skin tags
Cold sores
Vitiligo
Psoriasis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Skin tags are not typically cause for alarm and usually aren't even harmful, though they can catch on clothing and become irritated. Doctors can cut or freeze them off if they're annoying to you.

Question 2 - Acne
Wikkicommons by Roshu Bangal
Which of these conditions is a blanket term for things like blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and more?
Carbuncles
Rosacea
Ringworm
Acne
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Acne covers a wide range of bothersome skin conditions that are characterized by inflamed or blocked sebaceous glands. The market for treating acne is expected to be worth over $5 billion by 2025.

Question 3 - Measles
Wikicommons by CDC Global
Most children in North America are vaccinated against this disease at a very young age. What is it?
Chickenpox
Measles
Cellutlis
Cold sore
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Measles is one of the diseases that nearly all children are vaccinated against, along with rubella and whooping cough, at an early age. About 140,000 people worldwide died from the measles in 2018.

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Question 4 - Chickenpox
Wikicommons by Grook da oger
With which disease do some parents go out of their way to infect their children?
Warts
Agryria
Corns
Chickenpox
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It's not uncommon for some parents to hold pox parties for young children when one of them becomes infected with chickenpox so that they can all get the disease and get it out of the way sooner rather than later.

Question 5 - Eczema
Wikicommons by Jambula at English Wikipedia
What is the name of this condition that causes the skin to become inflamed, itchy and flakey?
Eczema
Pemphigoid
Blau syndrome
Elastoderma
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There are several types of eczema but they all cause the sort of symptoms including dry, inflamed skin. Statistics suggest upwards of 30 million Americans suffer from some form of eczema, which is about 1 in 10 people.

Question 6 - Psoriasis
Wikicommons by Haley Otman
One of the symptoms of this condition is silvery scales. Do you know what it is?
Carbuncle
Shingles
Psoriasis
Argyria
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Psoriasis can show up on any part of your body, even your eyelids. It happens because your body is overproducing skin cells at an accelerated rate, taking days rather than weeks to produce new ones, which creates a build-up.

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Question 7 - Hives
Wikicommons by Hyper84 at English Wikipedia
Do you know which of these conditions is also known by the medical term urticaria?
Keloids
Scabies
Lichen planus
Hives
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hives usually present as itchy, red welts or bumps on the skin. They are usually short-lived, lasting only several hours and may be brought on by several things, from allergies to temperature shifts to sunlight.

Question 8 - Cold sore
Wikicommons by WarXboT
This condition is caused by something called HSV-1. Do you know what it is?
Fish scale disease
Cold sore
Peeling skin disease
Melanoma
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, as opposed to the sexually transmitted kind which is HSV-2. It's estimated up to 2/3 of people are infected with the condition, though many show no symptoms.

Question 9 - Corns
Wikicommons by Jmarchn
Do you know which of these is a thick, hardened layer of skin?
Warts
Necrotizing fascitis
Corns
Meslasma
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Friction and pressure cause your skin to develop thickened layers, the result of which is a corn or calluses. They tend to happen most often on your feet since they take most of the pressure of physical activity that your body goes through. They're usually harmless and can be sloughed off quickly and easily.

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Question 10 - Warts
Wikicommons by Klaus D. Peter, Wiehl, Germany
HPV is the cause of which of these conditions?
Warts
Peeling skin disease
Shingles
Elastoderma
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Warts look a bit like blisters but are hard and not fluid-filled. They're notoriously hard to get rid of. One of the most common methods of treating them is cryotherapy which involves freezing them until they fall off.

Question 11 - Ringworm
Wikicommons by Corina G.
Despite the name, this is actually a fungal infection. What is it?
Basal cell carcinoma
Impetigo
Polymorphic light eruption
Ringworm
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ringworm causes a rash but is not the result of worms or parasites in your skin, even though the name is somewhat deceptive. It's actually a fungal infection. The name is more than likely a result of the fact the rash looks like you have something curled up under your skin, which is weird, but not a worm.

Question 12 - Melasma
Wikicommons by User:Elord from Wikidocs
What condition causes patches of brownish skin to form, usually on your face?
Melasma
Actinic keratosis
Psoriasis
Keloids
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Melasma is most often caused by exposure to sunlight and sometimes because of hormone changes. Effective sunscreen use can help prevent it from happening but once it does, it may either fade on its own or last for years.

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Question 13 - Shingles
Wikicommons by Masryyy
This is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. What is it?
Scabies
Rosacea
Carbuncle
Shingles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, just like chickenpox. If you've had chickenpox as a child, the virus will often remain dormant in nerve tissue, but if it comes back when you're an adult, it will typically be much more painful than chickenpox.

Question 14 - Sweets
Ian McColl via YouTube
Do you know which condition is characterized by tender raised, red or pink lumps on the skin?
Sweet's syndrome
Pemphigoid
Keratosis pilaris
Acne
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The cause of Sweet's syndrome is not entirely well known, and in many cases, there isn't a definitive cause. Other times it can be secondary to a larger issue, like an infection or a reaction to certain medications.

Question 15 - Rosacea
Wikicommons by M. Sand, D. Sand, C. Thrandorf, V. Paech, P. Altmeyer, F. G. Bechara
If this condition gets especially bad, it could result in a swollen, red nose. Do you know what it is?
Contact dermatitis
Rosacea
Leprosy
Razor burn
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rosacea usually affects a person's face and causes large reddish patches of skin that may also break out in pimples and swelling. The precise cause is a mystery, but many things can exacerbate the situation once it arises — from sunlight to spicy food to menopause.

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Question 16 - Cellulitis
Wikicommons by Ujb 98 at the English language Wikipedia
Do you know which condition is caused by an infection that can lead to red, painful swelling and a fever?
Lichen planus
Argyria
Blau syndrome
Cellulitis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cellulitis is caused by a bacterial infection — often a staph infection — that starts in a crack or cut in the skin and infects the dermis just below your skin. Antibiotics are needed to clear it up, and it can be quite painful and dangerous if it's not treated.

Question 17 - Vitiligo
Wikicommons by Ahmed;Tamara Abrantes;John E. Harris, MD, PhD;Vitiligo Cover
Which condition causes patches of skin to lose their pigment?
Vitiligo
Impetigo
Eczema
Cold sore
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that may have a hereditary factor, but its cause is not fully understood. It's much more noticeable in people who have a darker skin tone as it strips the pigment — often in blotchy patterns — leaving it nearly white.

Question 18 - Actinic keratosis
Wikicommons by C.Morice, A. Acher, N. Soufir, M.Michel, F. Comoz, D. Leroy, and L. Verneuil
There's a good chance this condition is caused by exposure to the sun or UV light from tanning beds. What is it?
Actinic keratosis
Ringworm
Darier's disease
Fever blisters
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Actinic keratosis looks like scaly, crusty patches of flesh resulting from extensive UV light exposure. Though not cancerous themselves, they're considered pre-cancerous, so if they're not treated, they could lead to skin cancer.

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Question 19 - Carbuncle
Wikicommons by Drvgaikwad
Which of these is the name for a cluster of boils?
Vitiligo
Ichthyosis
Cold sore
Carbuncle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A carbuncle is not a term you hear that often anymore, but it refers to boils caused by a bacterial infection. It's also infectious and can spread to other people or other parts of the body, so it should be dealt with as soon as possible.

Question 20 - Razor bumps
Wikicommons by Army Medical Department
The most effective way to prevent this condition is by growing a beard. What is it?
Razor bumps
Elastoderma
Chickenpox
Contact dermatitis
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Razor bumps are caused by the hair curling back into the skin after shaving, prompting inflammation and sometimes infected pustules. Not shaving at all is the best prevention, but if you need to shave, using a sharp razor prepared with hot water to open the pores and applying shaving cream to the skin will prevent razor bumps.

Question 21 - Elastoderma
Bestie via YouTube
Which condition is characterized by loose, stretchy skin?
Psoriasis
Elastoderma
Measles
Basal cell carcinoma
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Elastoderma is a relatively rare condition and usually only affects one part of the body, such as the neck. The skin will have an increased laxity, which means it can sag or wrinkle and be easily pulled away from the body. Think Mr. Fantastic from the Fantastic Four.

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Question 22 - Agryia
Oprah Winfrey Network
Do you know this condition that can turn your skin purple?
Hives
Darier's disease
Argyria
Scabies
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Though very rare, argyria is a fairly well-known condition because of its extremely bizarre symptoms. Excessive exposure to silver and silver dust causes victims skin to turn a stark grayish-purple. Once exposure has stopped, the color will remain.

Question 23 - Basal cell carcinoma
Wikicommons by Kelly Nelson
This is the most common type of skin cancer. Do you know it?
Rosacea
Alopecia
Warts
Basal cell carcinoma
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The rates of basal cell carcinoma are remarkably high. About one-third of all cancer around the world is basal cell carcinoma, and anywhere from one-quarter to one-third of all Americans will be affected by this condition at some point in their lives.

Question 24 - Contact dermatitis
Wikicommons by Nunyabb at English Wikipedia
If you come in contact with something to which you're allergic, you may end up with this condition. What is it?
Acne
Contact dermatitis
Lupus
Melsasma
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

As the name suggests, you need to have contact with something for contact dermatitis to affect you. One of the most common examples of this in action is exposure to poison ivy, which will make you extremely itchy where it has touched your skin.

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Question 25 - Melanoma
Wikicommons by Unknown photographer
Which condition is a kind of cancer that forms in the pigment cells of your skin?
Melanoma
Vasculitis
Skin tags
Fish scale disease
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The pigment in your flesh comes from melanocytes, and when those cells develop cancer, it's called melanoma. Although this is almost always a skin condition, it can form in your eyes and mouth and even in your intestines.

Question 26 - Keratosis pilaris
Wikicommons by Irja from San Francisco
Some people call this condition "chicken skin." What is it?
Fifth disease
Polymorphic light eruption
Keratosis pilaris
Roundworm
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Keratosis pilaris is incredibly common and harmless. It looks much like goosebumps — raised bumps around hair follicles — and typically feels a bit rough to the touch. The biggest issue is that it looks unattractive.

Question 27 - Impetigo
Wikicommons by Grook Da Oger
Which of these is a contagious condition that results in crusty sores?
Impetigo
Cowpox
Vitiligo
Hammertoe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Impetigo often forms around the mouth and nose and may be mistaken for cold sores. Caused by a bacterial infection and usually occurring in younger people, the sores will ooze a yellowish liquid that dries into a crust over the wounds. It's not particularly pleasant.

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Question 28 - Darier's disease
Wikicommons by Mariame Meziane, Rim Chraibi, Nadia Kihel, Badreddine Hassam, Karima Senouci
This condition causes wart-like blemishes that produce an unpleasant odor. Do you know what it is?
Keratosis pilaris
Blau syndrome
Sweet's syndrome
Darier's disease
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Darier's disease can vary in severity, but in the worst cases, painful red pustules can form that feel greasy to the touch and emit a distinct odor. The condition puts people who have it at risk of much worse bacterial or fungal infections.

Question 29 - Mole
Yaroslav Mikheev/ Moment/ Getty Images
Do you know what was called a beauty mark on Marilyn Monroe?
Melanoma
Mole
Shingles
Acne
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Moles — also called a nevus — are often benign and generally describe a number of different but similar conditions. For the most part, when someone is talking about a mole, they mean a small, dark or discolored bump on the skin. If you have any that grow bigger, you should let a dermatologist check them out.

Question 30 - Leprosy
Wikicommons by B.jehle
Which of these is also called Hansen's disease?
Keloids
Traction alopecia
Leprosy
Bowen's disease
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Leprosy is a bacterial disease that, if untreated, has horrific symptoms, including nerve damage which can lead to the loss of tissue and limbs. Symptoms may not present for as many as 20 years after infection.

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Question 31 - Athlete's foot
Wikicommons by James Heilman, MD
Antifungal lotions can typically cure which condition?
Athlete's foot
Lyme disease
Paget's disease
Eczema
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection and leads to burning, itchy and cracked skin on your feet and toes. It gets the name because it's contagious and can easily spread around places like a damp locker room where many people are barefoot.

Question 32 - Necrotizing fasciitis
Wikicommons by Piotr Smuszkiewicz, Iwona Trojanowska and Hanna Tomczak
This is also known as the flesh-eating disease. What is it?
Lichen planus
Necrotizing fasciitis
Corns
Skin tags
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Necrotizing fasciitis typically occurs very quickly and is caused by an infection. Severe pain, fever, vomiting and skin that progresses from red to black are all symptoms. Antibiotics are needed to treat the condition, and the affected areas will often need to be surgically removed to save the surrounding tissue.

Question 33 - Peeling skin syndrome
Wikicommons by Eugene Alvin Villar (seav)
Do you know which of these is a genetic condition with no known cure or treatment?
Hirsutism
Hives
Peeling skin syndrome
Acne
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Peeling skin syndrome is exceedingly rare and unusual and manifests — as the name suggests — in the form of excessively peeling skin. Moisturizing creams that reduce inflammation and tenderness are the only treatment, but, so far, little else helps.

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Question 34 - Scabies
Wikicommons by Mohammad2018
What condition is sometimes called the seven-year itch?
Shingles
Scabies
Psoriasis
Melanoma
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Scabies is caused by the scabies mite, and the skin condition — which usually manifests as a rash and itchiness — is a reaction to the mites burrowing and breeding in your skin. It's also infectious, so you can get it from other people or transfer it around your body.

Question 35 - Ichthyosis
Wikicommons by Gzzz
Which condition causes skin to grow excessively like thick scales?
Ichthyosis
Blister
Melasma
Skin tags
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There are varying degrees of ichthyosis, from the most common ichthyosis vulgaris to the rare and potentially deadly harlequin ichthyosis. Hydrating creams and lotions are often the main courses of treatment to deal with the condition.

Question 36 - Lichen planus
Wikicommons by James Heilman, MD
This condition occurs only in adults over 40. What is it?
Eczema
Lichen planus
Cellulitis
Peeling skin syndrome
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In English, lichen planus means "small, flat bumps," which is an accurate description of how this rash looks when it appears. The cause is not fully understood, though it may present with a number of other diseases, like hepatitis or chickenpox.

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Question 37 - Bullous pemphigoid
Wikicommons by Hansmuller
The average age for the onset of this disease is 70. Do you know it?
Melanoma
Corns
Blister
Pemphigoid
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pemphigoid is a fairly rare blister disorder that is symptomatic of an autoimmune condition. There is a similar condition that mostly affects areas like the mucous membranes and around the mouth, but pemphigoid tends to occur in drier areas of the body.

Question 38 - Polymorphic light eruption
Wikicommons by DermNetNZ
Exposure to UV radiation can cause which of these conditions?
Vitiligo
Rosacea
Elastoderma
Polymorphic light eruption
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Polymorphic light eruption is a rash that occurs after exposure to sunlight or any source of UV light. It can happen in as little as a few hours or as many as several days after the exposure. It usually goes away without causing any permanent damage.

Question 39 - Keloids
Wikicommons by Htirgan
What condition do you get when scar tissue continues to grow?
Melanoma
Ichthyosis
Keloids
Lichen planus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Keloids or keloid scars are what happens when the tissue from a normal scar seems to overgrow and get bigger than the actual wound it's replacing. They're usually pretty smooth and discolored.

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Question 40 - Blister
Wikicommons by Eva Rinaldi from Sydney Australia
Which of these appears as a small pocket of fluid?
Necrotizing fascitis
Herpes
Blister
Eczema
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Blisters are pretty common as skin conditions go and can be brought on by friction, like when the heel of your shoe rubs against you, a burn, or several other kinds of trauma. You don't generally need medical attention, unless the blister somehow gets infected.

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