Dermatology | MCQs

Explanation

• Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection caused by fungi such as Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum.
• Rashes can be caused by various factors, including fungal infections. For example, ringworm (a fungal infection) can cause a rash.

Explanation

A blister is a skin infection

Similarly, a sty is an eye infection.

Explanation

• The thickness of skin is around 2 millimeters (0.08 inches) thick.
• The skin has two main layers (epidermis - outer layer) and the (dermis - inner layer).
• The epidermis is about 0.05-1.5 millimeters thick.
• The dermis is about 1-4 millimeters thick.

Explanation

• The skin is the largest organ of the body, covering the entire surface of the body. 
• It has a total area of about 22 square feet (2 square meters).
• It weighs around 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) in adults.