Chapter 4 Skin Disorders and Diseases

Identify a true statement about practicing cosmetology in the context of studying skin conditions, disorders, and diseases.

Recognizing when salon services can be safely performed and when the skin condition requires a healthcare provider referral, is crucial to managing a safe practice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about hyperhidrosis?

It is excessive sweating caused by heat, stress, genetics, medicines, or general body weakness.

______, a hereditary skin condition, causes hypopigmented skin splotches and spots that are often milky white in appearance

Vitiligo

Which of the following is a characteristic of eczema?

It involves moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and occasionally, severe itching.

Structural alterations in the tissues that are caused by injury or damage are known as ______.

Lesions

Which of the following is a characteristic of herpes simplex 1?

It is contagious and needs a medical referral.

Which of the following statements associated with the extrinsic factors that influence skin aging is true?

Tanning and sunbathing, which contribute significantly to skin cancer and aging, should always be discouraged by skin care professionals

A big blister caused by contact dermatitis and large second-degree burns is an example of primary lesions called ______.

Bullae

The body’s largest organ is the _______.

Skin

Which of the following is defined as a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue?

A keloid

To reduce sun damage to the skin, _________.

Apply sunscreen on the body and wear protective clothing

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is ____________.

Caused by repeated skin contact with a chemical that a person is allergic to

To prevent contact dermatitis, _________.

Use implements or gloves when you need to work with irritating chemicals

Suggest that a client consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment when you notice that the client has ________.

Recurrent scaly areas that may be rough to touch

The hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle, closing follicles and exacerbating inflammatory acne lesions such as pustules and papules, is known as ___________.

Retention hyperkeratosis

The fundamentals of mild acne treatment involve the use of _________.

Mild exfoliation treatments that gently remove dead skin cells

Which of the following common hypertrophies is defined as an acquired, superficial, thickened epidermis patch?

Keratoma

Identify an accurate statement about seborrheic dermatitis

It is usually characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, stubborn dandruff, crusting, and/or itchiness

Postoperative repair is an example of secondary lesions called _______.

Cicatrix

Identify examples of secondary lesions called crusts.

Scabs and sores

Which of the following is defined as a deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat and is often caused by damage to autonomic nerves?

Anhidrosis

Lesions that are in the initial stages of development or change are called ________.

Primary lesions

Identify a true statement about squamous cell carcinoma.

It is characterized by scaly red or pink papilla or nodules

Identify a true statement about herpes simplex 1.

It is characterized by the eruption of a single vesicle or group of vesicles on a red swollen base.

Which of the following is an example of a primary lesion?

A wheal

Which of the following is a guideline to reduce sun damage to the skin?

Avoid extended exposure to the sun during peak hours when UV exposure is the highest.

Identify a characteristic of psoriasis

It typically occurs on the scalp, knees, chest, elbows, and lower back

Which of the following is a generalized term for any inflammatory skin condition?

Dermatitis

________ is a contagious bacterial skin infection that is characterized by weeping lesions.

Impetigo

Which of the following statements associated with the intrinsic factors that influence skin aging is true?

Gravitational pull, the constant pulling downward on our skin and bodies, is a consistent skin-aging factor for everybody

Conjunctivitis is __________.

An eye infection and may be caused by a virus or a bacterium

Identify examples of primary lesions called papilloma

Acne, warts, and elevated neck