Oregon Written Tattoo Practice Test

Which of the following is characterized by redness, edema, oozing, crusting, and sometimes vesicles?

1. Eczema

2. Acute Dermatitis

3. Atrophy

4. Ringworm

The correct answer is: Acute Dermatitis

The correct response is Acute Dermatitis, which is marked by signs such as redness, swelling (edema), oozing, crusting, and occasionally the formation of vesicles (blisters). This condition typically results from an inflammatory reaction to an irritant or an allergen and often presents rapidly after exposure. The features outlined in the question—redness and swelling being indicative of inflammation, along with oozing and crusting that suggest fluid leakage from the skin—are all characteristic manifestations of acute dermatitis. In contrast, while eczema can also exhibit similar symptoms, it generally tends to be a more chronic condition with a different set of characteristics and might not always present acutely. Atrophy refers to a thinning of the skin and does not involve the inflammatory symptoms listed. Ringworm (a fungal infection) can also cause redness and crusting, but it's typically accompanied by more specific fungal features and distinct lesions not described in the question.