Chapter 8- Skin Disorders And Disease

Question 1

A flat part or discoloration on the skin is a

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Macule

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A freckle is an example of a mark on the skin known as a

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Lesion

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A ( blank)forms from a papule when dead white blood cells accumulate in it

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Pustule

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a large blister Containing a watery fluid is a

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Bulla

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What is considered to be a primary skin lesion

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Wheal

Question 8

A(n) is an itchy swollen lesion that can be caused by a number or factors and usually resolves by itself

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Wheal

Question 9

Lesions on the skin characterized by piles of materials or a depression on the skins surface are

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Secondary skin lesions

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

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Crust

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

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Keloid

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

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Papule

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(Blank) refers to a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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Excoriation.

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

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ScaIe

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What is a secondary lesion

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Keloid

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An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skins depth, is a(n)

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Ulcer

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A hair follicle rilled with retain and sebum forms a

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Comedo

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A (blank) is a large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum

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Sebaceous cyst

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What skin lesion should cosmetologist refer to his or her physician

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Bulla

Question 20

A white head is also called a

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Closed comedo

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

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Milia

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(Blank) are keratin-filled cysts that are usually associated with newborns and are commonly found around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead

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Milia

Question 23

What is the skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions?

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Acne

Question 24

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

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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Distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called

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Telangiectasias

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Ingestion or (blank) foods can aggravate rosacea

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Spicy

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Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness is

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Hyperhidrosis

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(Blank) is a common bacterial infection of the eye

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Conjunctivitis

Question 29

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

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Herpes simplex I

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A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver -.white scales found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back is

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Macula

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

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Albinism

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(Blank) is a skin disorder characterized by abnormal light patches

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Leukoderma

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Blank refers to an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with circular or irregular shape

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Stain

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A (blank) is a small brown or flesh- colored outgrowth of the skin.

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Skin tag

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Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a

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Verruca

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The most common and least severe type or skin cancer is

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Basal cell carcinoma

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What type or skin cancer is often characterized by seals red papule'S or nodules?

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven ln texture, jagged, or raised May be a warning sign of

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Malignant melanoma

Question 39

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

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Borders

Question 40

The main food source for acne bacteria is

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Fatty acids

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Which of the following is an extrinsic skin-aging factor?

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Sun exposure

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Between 80-85 percent or skin aging is caused by

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Sun exposure

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The uv rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms. What are these?

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UVA and UVB rays

Question 44

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

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UVB rays

Question 45

The two types of contact dermatitis are

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Allergic and irritant

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(Blank) is an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance

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Sensitization

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

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Tumor

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

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Fissures