Skin SciencesQuestion 54 of 100
Which description correctly matches the condition?
a.Milia are dilated capillaries visible near the surface
b.Milia are small, firm keratin-filled cysts trapped beneath the surface with no visible opening
c.Telangiectasia is a keratin-filled cyst
d.Sebaceous hyperplasia is a loss of skin pigment
Explanation
Milia are hardened keratin trapped under the epidermis and appear as firm white bumps with no follicular opening. Telangiectasia refers to dilated capillaries showing as red lines, and sebaceous hyperplasia is an enlargement of sebaceous glands producing small doughnut-shaped bumps. Correctly identifying each keeps documentation accurate without crossing into diagnosis.
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