CH.4 Disorders and Diseases of the Skin.

Question 1

What is a physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin?

Answer 1

Dermatologist.

Question 2

What statement is true of skin conditions in general?

Answer 2

They are difficult to categorize.

Question 3

What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change?

Answer 3

Primary.

Question 4

What body system do vascular lesions involve?

Answer 4

Circulatory.

Question 5

What type of lesions are depressions in the skin?

Answer 5

Secondary.

Question 6

Characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity.

Answer 6

Primary lesions.

Question 7

A structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury.

Answer 7

Lesion.

Question 8

Condition characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules.

Answer 8

Squamous cell carcinoma.

Question 9

How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions?

Answer 9

Once a year.

Question 10

Condition characterized by dark or black patches on the skin which are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.

Answer 10

Malignant melanoma.

Question 11

Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage.

Answer 11

Actinic keratosis.

Question 12

A melanoma has a diameter that is at least as large as a…

Answer 12

Pencil eraser.

Question 13

Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules.

Answer 13

Grade III acne.

Question 14

Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum.

Answer 14

Steatoma.

Question 15

Where are sebaceous filaments often found?

Answer 15

The nose.

Question 16

What grade of acne is cystic acne?

Answer 16

Grade IV

Question 17

What does adrenaline help the body to do?

Answer 17

Cope with stressful events.

Question 18

Acne is a skin disorder of the…

Answer 18

Sebaceous glands.

Question 19

Mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter.

Answer 19

Sebaceous filaments.

Question 20

Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules.

Answer 20

Grade I acne.

Question 21

Many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules.

Answer 21

Grade II acne.

Question 22

Small elevation on the skin that contains fluid but may develop into a pustule.

Answer 22

Papule.

Question 23

A hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up from not shedding.

Answer 23

Hyperkeratosis.

Question 24

Inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus.

Answer 24

Pustule.

Question 25

Acne is characterized by...

Answer 25

Excess sebum production.

Question 26

Abnormal secretion form the sebaceous gland.

Answer 26

Seborrhea.

Question 27

Described as doughnut shaped with an indentation in the center

Answer 27

Sebaceous hyperplasia.

Question 28

How many women in their childbearing years does PCOS affect?

Answer 28

1 in 20.

Question 29

What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?

Answer 29

Hair growth.

Question 30

Acne. Hair growth. Hair loss.

Answer 30

Symptoms of PCOS.

Question 31

Can PCOS be cured?

Answer 31

No.

Question 32

Sometimes treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein.

Answer 32

Varicose veins.

Question 33

Rosacea is characterized by...

Answer 33

Visible vessels and skin sensitivity.

Question 34

Visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face.

Answer 34

Telangiectasia.

Question 35

Caffeine consumption might be limited for a client with...

Answer 35

Rosacea.

Question 36

Someone with rosacea should...

Answer 36

Avoid spicy foods.

Question 37

Is couperose skin a medical condition?

Answer 37

No.

Question 38

What vascular condition can an esthetician help a client with?

Answer 38

Rosacea.

Question 39

What is also called pityriasis versicolor?

Answer 39

Tinea versicolor.

Question 40

What is a small, flat colored spot on the skin?

Answer 40

Macule.

Question 41

What term is best describes as a malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries?

Answer 41

Nevus.

Question 42

What is a flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle?

Answer 42

Lentigo.

Question 43

A fungal condition that inhibits melanin production.

Answer 43

Tinea versicolor.

Question 44

White, irregular patches of the skin that are totally lacking pigment.

Answer 44

Vitiligo.

Question 45

Rare genetic condition characterized by lack of melanin pigment in the body.

Answer 45

Albinism.

Question 46

White, brown, or salmon colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin.

Answer 46

Tinea versicolor.

Question 47

The loss of pigmentation.

Answer 47

Leukoderma.

Question 48

Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes?

Answer 48

Melasma.

Question 49

What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?

Answer 49

Red.

Question 50

An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin

Answer 50

Eczema.

Question 51

Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness.

Answer 51

Seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 52

Caused by exposure and direct skin contact to allergens.

Answer 52

Allergic contact dermatitis. `

Question 53

A chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis.

Answer 53

Atopic dermatitis.

Question 54

An inflammatory condition of the skin.

Answer 54

Dermatitis.

Question 55

Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms.

Answer 55

Keratosis pilaris.

Question 56

What is keratosis pilaris caused by?

Answer 56

Blocked follicles.

Question 57

Term used to describe the thickening of a tissue.

Answer 57

Hypertrophy.

Question 58

Usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.

Answer 58

Psoriasis.

Question 59

Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus.

Answer 59

Verruca.

Question 60

The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes.

Answer 60

Hyperkeratosis.

Question 61

An acquired, thickened patch of epidermis.

Answer 61

Keratoma.

Question 62

Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line.

Answer 62

Herpes Zoster.

Question 63

Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria.

Answer 63

Impetigo.

Question 64

Blisters that usually appear on the lips or nostrils.

Answer 64

Herpes simplex virus 1.

Question 65

Also known as pinkeye.

Answer 65

Conjunctivitis.

Question 66

Skin irritation that spreads into a circular infection that is red and scaly.

Answer 66

Tinea corporis.

Question 67

Is Verruca contagious?

Answer 67

Yes.

Question 68

A wart is also known as a...

Answer 68

Verruca.

Question 69

Onychomycosis.

Answer 69

Condition that affects the nails.

Question 70

Disorder in which a person picks at their skin to point of injury.

Answer 70

Dermatillomania.

Question 71

Where do steatomas usually appear?

Answer 71

Scalp, neck, and back.

Question 72

A condition known as razor bumps, which resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection.

Answer 72

Pseudofolliculitis.

Question 73

Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions.

Answer 73

Hyperhidrosis.

Question 74

A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands.

Answer 74

Anhidrosis.

Question 75

An acute inflammatory disease of the sweat glands.

Answer 75

Miliaria rubra.