Diseases & Disorders

Question 1

What is the most important purpose of skin analysis?

Answer 1

To determine client’s skin condition(s) in order to carry out the most correct treatment for the client.

Question 2

An esthetician uses a magnifying lamp in order to___________.

Answer 2

To see ALL skin type, condition, and disorders correctly.

Question 3

Disorders of the pilo-sebaceous unit include:

Answer 3

• Papules
• Pustules
• Open & Closed Comedones
• Hyperplasia
• Keratosis Pilaris

Question 4

Open & Closed comedos are disorders of the

Answer 4

Sebaceous Gland

Question 5

Disorder of the capillaries include:

Answer 5

• Telangietasia
• Cherries
• Spiders
• Rosacea
• Irritation
• Anything vascular

Question 6

Disorders of keratin include:

Answer 6

• Keratoma
• Fibroma
• Milia
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Ichthyosis

Question 7

Solar Lentigines are a disorder of ________.

Answer 7

Melanin

Question 8

Hormone designed to protect the skin from the sun, but can be destroyed by large doses of UV light?

Answer 8

Melanin

Question 9

What does the American Cancer Society’s ABCDE checklist mean?

Answer 9

1. A- asymmetrical
   
   2. B-Border
   3. C-color
   4. D-Diameter
   5. E-Evolving

Question 10

10. Skin type is:

Answer 10

Genetic & Hereditary

Question 11

The layer of the epidermis is which the cells are fully keratinized is the:

Answer 11

Stratum Corneum

Question 12

Dehydration of the skin is a ______.

Answer 12

Skin Condition

Question 13

Soft fibromas are______.

Answer 13

Collagen and other fibers grown through the epidermis to the surface.

Question 14

When checking existing moles, what changes do you look for?

Answer 14

A- asymmetrical 
B-Border
C-color
D-Diameter
E-Evolving

Question 15

Oil soluble ingredients are absorbed into the epidermis by the _______ route

Answer 15

Intercellular

Question 16

The medical term for single permanently dilated capillaries is ________.

Answer 16

Telangiectasia

Question 17

Dry skin presents with_______.

Answer 17

Small to very small follicles openings

Question 18

Any mark, symptom, or abnormality of the skin is described as a____________.

Answer 18

Lesion

Question 19

A tumor is:

Answer 19

• Abnormal accumulation of cells

* Cancerous and non-cancerous

Question 20

Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it’s healing are known as:

Answer 20

Crust or scab

Question 21

Keloid is an overgrowth of collagen that results in a raised________.

Answer 21

Scar

Question 22

The resting stage of the hair growth cycle is called?

Answer 22

Telogen

Question 23

Albinism and vitiligo are examples of __________.

Answer 23

Hypopigmentation

Question 24

Skin type is based primarily upon __________.

Answer 24

How much sebum is produced in the skin.

Question 25

Dry skin typically has follicle opening that are__________.

Answer 25

small

Question 26

Which Fitzpatrick skin type contains the most active melanin?

Answer 26

VI

Question 27

Which best describes hyperpigmentation?

Answer 27

Brown discoloration from melanin

Question 28

What is contraindication?

Answer 28

A skin or medical condition that could cause a treatment to have negative effects.

Question 29

What is is collagen growing up and thru statrisfied layers of skin?

Answer 29

Soft Fibroma

Question 30

What is the advantage to working collaboratively with a medical doctor?

Answer 30

* To stay within our scope of practice * To reach a wider client base * To stay within our scope of practice * Working with a doctor opens up clinical treatment of the skin.

Question 31

What is a lesion?

Answer 31

Structural changes in the tissues caused by injury or damage.

Question 32

How many categories of lesions are there?

Answer 32

Three 1. Primary-characterized by flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color such as macules and pustules. 2. Secondary-characterized by piles of material on the skin surface such as a crust or scab 3. Tertiary-Vascular lesions that involve the blood or circulatory system.

Question 33

What stage is a primary lesion?

Answer 33

Initial stage of development

Question 34

Secondary lesions are characterized by______

Answer 34

A crust on the skin’s surface.

Question 35

Tertiary lesions mean that_______

Answer 35

the lesion is deep enough that blood is present.

Question 36

Actinic Keratosis is_______

Answer 36

* pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion * Acne * Keratin

Question 37

Skin cancer risk increases with cumulative UV exposure. True or False

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What is basal carcinoma?

Answer 38

Most common and least severe type of skin cancer.

Question 39

What is Squamous Cell Cancer?

Answer 39

More serious than basal. Can also appear as open sores and crusty areas. Can grow and spread in the body.

Question 40

What is malignant melanoma?

Answer 40

Most serious and least common form of skin cancer

Question 41

Disorders of the pilo-sebaceous unit include:

Answer 41

* Open Comedones * Closed Comedones * Papules * Pustules

Question 42

Cherry angiomas and telangiectasias are disorders of the______

Answer 42

Capillaries

Question 43

True or False Tumor is a word used to describe a closed lesion?

Answer 43

True

Question 44

An Overgrowth of collagen and fibers causes________

Answer 44

Keloid scarring

Question 45

True or False Milia normally forms in the hair follicle.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

What are examples of hypopigmentation?

Answer 46

* Vitiligo * leucoderma * albinism