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:

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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: -These characteristics are used by dermatologists to classify melanomas. Look for these signs: Asymmetry, irregular Borders, more than one or uneven distribution of Color, or a large (greater than 6mm) Diameter.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lentigo maligna melanoma Lentigo maligna usually occurs on the face or other areas of chronic sun exposure as an asymptomatic, flat, tan or brown, irregularly shaped macule or patch with darker brown or black spots scattered irregularly on its surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where on the body are pre-malignant and malignant skin lesions most likely to appear in older adults? Nose, eyelids, and cheeks. Which characteristic is typical of cellulitis? It is barely caused by the bacteremic spread of infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is common in occupations that involve repeated hand washing or repeated exposure of the skin to water, food materials, and other irritants.

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