Question

a type of skin cancer is

multiple choice

scabies.

melanoma.

keratosis.

onychia.

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks to identify a type of skin cancer from the given multiple-choice options.

Evaluate the first option

Using the Scabies Etiology knowledge point

• Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, not a malignancy.

Evaluate the second option

Using the Melanoma Terminology knowledge point

• Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that develops in the melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin.

Evaluate the third option

Using the Keratosis knowledge point

• Keratosis refers to a non-cancerous (benign) growth of keratinocytes on the skin, such as seborrheic keratosis.

Evaluate the fourth option

Using the Onychia Terminology knowledge point

• Onychia is an inflammation of the nail fold or nail bed, typically caused by infection, not a skin cancer.

Answer:

• scabies.
• melanoma. (Correct answer)
• keratosis.
• onychia.