Retin-A, Herpes, Warts, and Skin Cancer Quiz Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering skin conditions, aging mechanisms, Retin-A functions, and types of skin cancer based on quiz review notes.

Collagen fibers

Fibers in the skin that are disintegrated by the sun.

Sun exposure

The primary cause of wrinkles, rather than age.

Retin-A

A compound derived from Vitamin A that smooths away early lesions by acting as a cancer deterrent and serves as a preventative agent to delay aging.

Cancer cells

Cells that grow in an unregulated manner without constructive purpose.

Metastasis

The process occurring when cancer cells break away and spread to different parts of the body.

Basal cell carcinoma

The most common type of skin cancer.

Malignant melanoma

A relatively uncommon skin cancer that usually presents as a dark brown, small mole-like growth.