Chapter 4: Disorders And Diseases Of The Skin

Question 1

What is not within aestheticians scope of practice to diagnose? 

Answer 1

Skin disorders and diseases

Question 2

A medical science that studies and treats the skin

Answer 2

 dermatology

Question 3

Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury

Answer 3

 lesions

Question 4

Raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion

Answer 4

Pustule

Question 5

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth

Answer 5

Keloid

Question 6

Skin cancer forms when cells begin to

Answer 6

divide rapidly and unevenly.



Question 7

A pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage

Answer 7

Acne keratosis

Question 8

How should cystic acne be treated?

Answer 8

Should be treated by a medical professional.

Question 9

Red, inflame lesions

Answer 9

Papules

Question 10

Entire follicle that includes the hair shaft, sebaceous glands, and sebaceous duct or canal to the surface

Answer 10

Pilosebaceous unit

Question 11

It’s a blackhead open at the surface and exposed to air

Answer 11

Open Comedone

Question 12

What type of clogged follicle is more common in dry skins ?

Answer 12

Milia

Question 13

Described as a donut shaped with indentation in the center

Answer 13

Sebaceous hyperplasia

Question 14

This hormonal condition can cause thinning hair in a male hair growth pattern of baldness

Answer 14

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Question 15

A vascular disorder that starts with flushing or increasing bouts of redness

Answer 15

Rosacea

Question 16

Pregnancy,extended periods of time standing and sitting, and genetics are contributing factors for this vascular disorder: 

Answer 16

Varicose Veins

Question 17

 Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation are forms of?

Answer 17

dyschromia

Question 18

What is the overproduction of pigment called?

Answer 18

Hyperpigmentation

Question 19

A lack of pigment is called? 

Answer 19

Hypopigmentation 

Question 20

A flat pigmented area similar to a freckle; small yellow brown spots are called: 

Answer 20

Lentigo

Question 21

Also known as a birthmark:

A vascular type of nevus:

Answer 21

Nevus

Port wine stain

Question 22

Is a change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation: 

Answer 22

Tanning

Question 23

Loss of pigmentation leading to light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin:

Answer 23

Leukoderma

Question 24

Lack of melanin pigment in the body including the skin hair and eyes:

Answer 24

Albinism

Question 25

Is a pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment

Answer 25

Vitiligo

Question 26

Characterized by white brown or salmon colored flaky patches:

Answer 26

Tinea Versicolor

Question 27

Swelling occurs when the body is trying to… 

Answer 27

Dilute the substance or irritants

Question 28

The form of eczema characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, or itchiness. 

Answer 28

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Question 29

Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks upper arms or thighs. It has an appearance of chicken skin:

Answer 29

Keratosis Pilaris

Question 30

Red patches covered with white silver scales:

Answer 30

 psoriasis

Question 31

Psoriasis is usually found in patches on the…

Answer 31

``` Scalp elbows knees chest lower back ```

Question 32

When dealing with a contagious disease which is an aesthetician do?

Answer 32

- do not perform service because it can spread. | - refer to a medical professional

Question 33

Is very contagious and also known as pink eye:

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Conjunctivitis

Question 34

Fever blisters or cold sores are called?

Answer 34

Herpes

Question 35

A painful skin condition due to reactivation of the chickenpox virus: 

Answer 35

Shingles

Question 36

A bacterial infection that shows up in clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions. It also often occurs in children; this is also extremely contagious:

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Impetigo

Question 37

Also known as ringworm:

Answer 37

Tinea Corporis

Question 38

This is a form of OCD in which a person picks at their skin to the point of injury: 

Answer 38

Dermatillomania

Question 39

What can having confidence in identifying skin conditions and diseases give you and your client?

Answer 39

Gives confidence determining a treatment plan. And clients confidences in your skills

Question 40

Medical term for itching

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Pruritus

Question 41

A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum; ranges in size from a pea to an orange; usually appears on the scalp neck and back; also called a wen. 

Answer 41

Steatoma

Question 42

A foul smelling perspiration caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin: 

Answer 42

Bromihidrosis

Question 43

Also known as prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands; causes itching skin from excessive heat exposure:

Answer 43

Miliaria Rubra

Question 44

A wart is caused by

Answer 44

Virus