Skin Disorders & Diseases

Question 1

Vascular lesions form by way of which body system?

Answer 1

circulatory/cardiovascular

Question 2

Lesions in the early stages of development are called?

Answer 2

primary lesions

Question 3

Lesions that change the structure of tissues and organs are called?

Answer 3

secondary lesions

Question 4

Steatomas are commonly found on which areas of the body?

Answer 4

scalp, neck, and back

Question 5

What color dye commonly causes allergic reactions?

Answer 5

red

Question 6

Urticaria with itching is commonly caused by a production of what?

Answer 6

histamines

Question 7

What is the number one external cause of skin pigmentation disorders?

Answer 7

sun exposure

Question 8

What color is a pregnancy mask?

Answer 8

brown

Question 9

How often should people visit their dermatologist to screen for cancerous lesions?

Answer 9

once a year

Question 10

What is the number one factor that causes or predisposes us to acne?

Answer 10

heredity

Question 11

Where are sebaceous filaments most commonly found?

Answer 11

the nose

Question 12

What hormone is released during stressful events?

Answer 12

adrenaline

Question 13

Which foods can irritate acne?

Answer 13

kelp, salt, cheese

Question 14

Which grade of acne is associated with cystic lesions?

Answer 14

Grade IV

Question 15

What is a potential side effect of using Retin-A (tretinoin) that every esthetician should be aware of?

Answer 15

photosenstivity

Question 16

If you do not recognize a skin condition what should you do?

Answer 16

Do not work on the client’s skin and refer them to a physician

Question 17

Can an esthetician diagnose and treat skin disorders and diseases?

Answer 17

No, only a physician can diagnose and treat skin diseases

Question 18

Are all acne pustules in hair follicles infectious?

Answer 18

No

Question 19

How is a closed comodone formed?

Answer 19

the opening of the follicle is blocked with debris and cells

Question 20

What should you never do to a sebaceous hyperplasia lesion?

Answer 20

try to extract it

Question 21

Who most commonly struggles with folliculitis?

Answer 21

men

Question 22

What will cause psoriasis to spread?

Answer 22

irritation of the affected area

Question 23

What causes an allergic reaction?

Answer 23

the immune system mistaking a NONTOXIC substance for a TOXIC substance

Question 24

Does an allergic reaction always occur with the first exposure to a substance

Answer 24

No. Sometimes a reaction will not occur until several or many instances of exposure

Question 25

What is the best way to describe a tan?

Answer 25

Visible skin cell damage

Question 26

Is it safe to remove hair from moles?

Answer 26

No

Question 27

What increases the risk of skin cancer?

Answer 27

cumulative sun exposure

Question 28

Are tanning beds ever considered safe for tanning?

Answer 28

No.

Question 29

Which skin cancer is the most deadly and can metastasize?

Answer 29

Malignant melanoma

Question 30

What type of UV exposure causes a higher risk of melanoma?

Answer 30

Infrequent but intense UV exposure

Question 31

What must not be present for bacteria to live in follicles?

Answer 31

oxygen

Question 32

What naturally produced substance on the skin can cause inflammation if too much is produced?

Answer 32

sebum

Question 33

Who struggles more with adult acne, males or females?

Answer 33

females

Question 34

What type of moisturizers and sunscreens are preferred for acneic clients?

Answer 34

oil in water