Milady Chapter 8: Skin Disorders and Diseases

For which of the following skin lesions should the cosmetologist refer the client to his or her physician

Bulla

Freckle is an example of mark of skin

Lesion

Small elevation on skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus is a

Papule

Flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a

Macule

Large blister containing a watery fluid is a

Bulla

A ______ forms from a papule when dead white blood cells accumulate in it

Pustule

An abnormal cell mass that varies in size,color, and shape is a ____

Tumor

Which of the following is considered to be a primary skin lesion

Wheal

A _____ is an itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a number of factors and usually resolves by itself

Wheal

Lesions of the skin characterized by likes of material or a depression on the skin surface are

Secondary skin lesions

Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while its healing compromise a

Crust

_____ refers to a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

Excorciation

Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips, are

Fissures

Which of the following is a secondary lesion

Keloid

An excessively thick scar resulting from overgrowth of fibrous tissue is known as a

Keloid

Any thin dry or oily plate of the epidermal flakes is known as a

Scale

An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth is a _____

Ulcer

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms a _______

Comedo

A whitehead is also called a______

Closed comedo

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are _______

Milia

________ are keratin filled cysts that are usually associated with newborns and are commonly found around the eyes, cheeks and forehead

Milia

What is a skin disorder characterized characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secreations

Acne

A _____ is a large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum

Sebaceous cyst

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting and/or itchiness is called

Seborrheic dermatitis

Distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called

Telangiectasias

Ingestion of ______ foods can aggravate rosacea

Spicy

Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness is

Hyperhydrosis

______ is a common bacterial infection of the eye

Conjunctivitis

What is a contagious p, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores

Herpes simplex 1

A non contagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver white scales found on the scalp, elbow, knees, chest and lower back is

Psoriasis

Congenital hypo-pigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair and eyes is called

Albinism

______ is a skin disorder characterized by abnormal light patches

Leukoderma

_______ refers to an abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape

Stain

A ______ is a small brown or flesh colored outgrowth of the skin

Skin tag

Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is an

Verruca

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is

basal cell carcinoma

What type of skin cancer is often characterized by scaly red papule or nodules

Squamous cell carcinoma

Dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a marking sign of

Malignant melanoma

The American cancer society recommends using a checklist to recognize potential skin cancer or changes in moles, using the letter B to check mole

Borders

The main food source for acne bacteria is

fatty acids

Which of the following is an extrinsic skin aging factor

Sun exposure

Between 80 percent and 85 percent of skin aging is caused by

Sun exposure

The UV Rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms. What are these

UVA and UVB rays

What rays of the sun cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays

UVB rays

The two types of contact dermatitis are

Allergic and irritant

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

Sensitization