Question

1. this inflammatory skin condition is marked by red, hot, dry, scaly, cracked, and itchy skin or blisters.

cellulitis
comedo
impetigo
eczema

Explanation:

• Cellulitis: It is a bacterial skin infection that causes redness, swelling, warmth, and pain in the affected area. It is usually more severe and deeper - seated than the described condition.
• Comedo: A comedo is a type of acne lesion. It is either an open (blackhead) or closed (whitehead) follicle. It does not match the description of red, hot, dry, scaly, cracked, and itchy skin or blisters.
• Impetigo: It is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection. It often presents with honey - colored crusts, not the combination of red, hot, dry, scaly, cracked, and itchy skin or blisters as described.
• Eczema: Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition. It is characterized by red, hot, dry, scaly, cracked, and itchy skin. In some cases, it can also present with blisters.

Answer:

Eczema