Milady Chapter 4: Skin Disorders and Diseases test review

All of the following are reasons cosmetologists should understand the skin's structure and common skin problems EXCEPT

Recommending medications to treat skin conditions requires an understanding of common skin disorders

What standard should be used to determine when to treat a skin condition?

When in doubt, refer the client to a healthcare provider

Which sentence best describes visible differences in lesions that can be used to classify the lesion as either a primary or a secondary lesion?

Primary lesions are a different color than the surrounding skin, whereas secondary lesions have an accumulation of material on the skin surface.

All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT

Ulcers

All of the following are examples of secondary lesions EXCEPT

macules

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus is a

papule

________ refers to a skin sore or abrasion produce by scratching or scraping

Excoriation

Which sentence best describes the difference between an open comedo and a closed comedo?

An open comedo is a blackhead in which the sebum has been exposed to the environment, whereas a closed comedo is a whitehead in which the sebum has not been exposed to the environment

Which sentence best defines Rosacea?

a chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing that can progress to pustular-type breakouts

All of the following are examples of disorders of the sudoriferous glands EXCEPT

acne vulgaris

Contrast the treatment you would recommend to a client for anhidrosis versus the treatment for bromhidrosis

Anhidrosis can be life threatening and should be referred to a medical professional, whereas bromhidrosis only requires a medical referral in severe cases

What is the name given to the chronic skin disease characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching?

eczema

Select the most appropriate response for when a cosmetologist has a client with an eye infection that covers the whites of the eye is covered with a crusty substance

Decline to service clients, and suggest they seek medical advice without speculating as to what is causing the eye condition.

A client has an appointment for a facial and asks whether to reschedule. There is anew lesion on the nostril in the same place where there previously was a lesion that lasted for 3 weeks. What is a likely explanation for this lesion?

It is a viral infection of herpes simplex 1, which often presents as a recurring vesicle on the lips, nostrils, or other part of the face.

Which skin hypertrophy is characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales?

psoriasis

Which description best matches a keratoma?

a superficial, thickened patch of epidermis

Which skin pigmentation disorder is a genetic condition in which there is an absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes?

albinism

All of the following contribute to acne development EXCEPT

Propionibacterium acne (P. acne) on the surface of the skin

The following are all treatments for mild forms of acne EXCEPT

harsh facial cleaners that remove the buildup of sebum

All of the following are examples of extrinsic factors that influence skin aging EXCEPT

gravity

What is one way that sun exposure negatively affects the skin?

The natural weakening of collagen and elastin fibers happens at a much faster rate

Which type of skin cancer is characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules?

squamous cell carcinoma

The following are all changes that occur over time in existing moles and could be indications that the mole is cancerous EXCEPT

The mole's edges are ragged or notchedAll of the following

All of the following are recommended to help cosmetologists prevent contact dermatitis EXCEPT

Keep tools, equipment, and surfaces clean and disinfected

_______ is an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance

Sensitization