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 example of a primary lesion?

A wheal

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