Hair, Skin, Nails Analysis Flashcards
Which nail disease is most common?
Onychomycosis
What elements are involved in the analysis is hands, nails and skin?
Moisture level, temperature, condition
What is the difference between a systemic and an environmental cause of a nail problem?
Systemic: internal factors ; environmental: external factors
Which is the MOST significant consequence of sun damage on the skin?
Photoaging
What is the main component of the natural nail unit ?
Onyx
What is Psoriasis?
A chronic skin condition
Which of the following nail diseases is characterized by inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail plate?
Onychia
Which layer of the skin contains collagen and elastin?
Dermis
Which of the following is a skin pigmentation disorder?
Lentigo
Which skin inflammation is characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales?
Psoriasis
What is the difference between a wart and a skin tag?
Wart: viral growth ; skin tag: benign
What is the LEAST common type is skin cancer?
Malignant melanoma
What is the medical term for a fungal infection of the nail?
Onychomycosis
What is the MAIN cause of redness, itching, and inflammation in sensitive skin?
Easily irritated
Which is the disorder associated with bitten nails?
Onychophagy
What is the purpose of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?
Protect against pathogens
Which of the following is the structural material that composes the natural nail?
Keratin
Which skin hypertrophy is caused by an outgrowth of scar tissue?
Keloids
What is Monilethirx?
Beaded hair disorder
Which skin type is prone to acne and blackheads due to excessive oil production?
Oily skin
What is the MAIN function of adipose tissue in the hypodermis?
Insulation and energy storage
Which hair and scalp conditions may signal serious health problems requiring a physicians care?
Hair loss, tinea capitis
Which disorder is characterized by thin, weak, and easily breakable nails ?
Eggshell nails
Which of the following gives the skin form and strength?
Collagen
Which is the living tissue that grows up to the base of the nail plate ?
Eponychium
What is the difference between a blackhead and a whitehead in acne prone skin?
Open and closed comedones
Which pigment disorder causes dark patches on the face, often due to hormonal changes?
Melasma
Which part is one component of a human hair strand ?
Hair shaft
What is the MOST common sebaceous gland disorder?
Acne
