Chapter 8-skin disorders and diseases Flashcards
Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible for up to __________ percent of skin aging
A.50
B.60
C.75
D.85
85
It is recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least __________ on a daily basis.
A.5
B.8
C.15
D.30
15
A ___________ is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule
A.tubercle
B.mole
C.macula
D.bulla
Tubercle
Which of these terms refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes
A.fissures
B.keloids
C.pustules
D.scales
Scales
Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are ____________
A.milia
B.ulcers
C.crust
D.pustules
Mills
An open comedo is also known as a ________
A. Mole
B.birthmark
C.blackhead
D.whitehead
Blackhead
Which of these is an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling and sometimes severe itching?
A.eczema
B.acne
C.psoriasis
D.herpes simplex
Eczema
A _____________ is an abnormal brown- or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape
A.mole
B.stain
C.chloasma
D.lentigo
Stain
The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of ___________.
A.nevus
B.lentignes
C.asteaosis
D.albinism
Albinism
What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, offer characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged or raised
A.basal cell carcinoma
B.malignant melanoma
C.squamous cell carcinoma
D.verruca cell
Malignant melanoma
A cosmetologist must not serve a client who is suffering from an inflamed skin disorder,regardless of whether it is infectious, unless the client ____________
A.needs a facial quickly for an important event such as a wedding
B.declares that he or she is practicing doctor-prescribed home care
C.has a physician’s note permitting the client to receive services
D.signs a waiver clearing the cosmetologist and the salon of liability
Has a physican’s note permitting the client to receive services
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting and or itchiness is __________.
A.contact dermatitis
B.irritant contact dermatitis
C. Allergic contact dermatitis
D. Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis
The term ___________ refers to abnormal colorations that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders
A.anhidrosis
B.bromhidrosis
C.dyschromias
D.conjunctivitis
Dyschromias
A(n) _________ is a type of keratoma
A.callus
B.keloid
C.lesion
D.excoriation
Callus
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the __________ glands
A.sudoriferous
B.sebaceous
C.sweat
D.adrenaline
Sebaceous