Melissas skin lesion has irregular boarders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. She visited a tanning bed frequently in the past. She should be evaluated for:

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

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Melissa’s skin lesion has irregular boarders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. She visited a tanning bed frequently in the past. She should be evaluated for:

A	Dermatitis
B	Melanoma
C	psoriasis
D	scabies

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In different races, the number of melanocytes is THE SAME. In light skinned people, the melanin is concentrated deep in the epidermis, particularly in the stratum basale layer. Differences in skin colour depend on how much melanin is produced, the size of the melanosomes, and the degree to which they aggregate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nevus = mole or birthmark. harmless, localized overgrowth of melanin-forming cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ulcers cause a full-thickness loss of the epidermis and extend deep into the dermis. They typically cause a scar to form upon healing. Ulcers can form in conditions such as diabetes due to a decreased nerve supply or blood flow to the skin.

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