quiz

Question 1

what is exfoliation

Answer 1

the process of removing dead skin cells

Question 2

what does exfoliation promote

Answer 2

because you remove a layer of dead skin cells it promotes the growth of new cells

Question 3

what is mechanical exfoliation

Answer 3

using an abrasive product to remove dead skin cells such as a scrub

Question 4

what is chemical exfoliation

Answer 4

using natural substances such as enzymes or alpha hydroxy acids with other ingredients to cause a chemical reaction to remove dead skin cells

Question 5

what is intercellular cement

Answer 5

substance that binds, adds strength, and mediates biochemical interaction between cells

Question 6

what are the 6 factors of skin absorption

Answer 6

stratum corneum strength
hydration level
oiliness
size of products molecules
temperature of the skin
pore size

Question 7

what is the difference between atopic and contact dermatitis

Answer 7

atopic is hereditary and can progress throughout a lifetime while contact is a reaction from an external substance

Question 8

what is seborrheic dermatitis

Answer 8

skin rash that has an oily appearance

usually on scalp

Question 9

psoriasis

Answer 9

inherited condition that produces thick scaly skin patches

Question 10

eczema

Answer 10

an eruption of small vesicles that create dry or moist lesions

Question 11

hives

Answer 11

an allergic reaction that produces an eruption of rashes

Question 12

what is a lesion

Answer 12

a change in the structure of the skin tissue

Question 13

what are the 2 types of lesion

Answer 13

primary

secondary

Question 14

what is a primary lesion

Answer 14

changes of the skin during the early stages of development

Question 15

what is a secondary lesion

Answer 15

skin lesions that appear as a condition or disease

Question 16

macule

Answer 16

discolouration on the skins surface (freckle)

Question 17

wheal

Answer 17

solid formation above the skin (bug bite or allergic reaction)

Question 18

what is the difference between a papule and pustule

Answer 18

papule is not inflamed and does not contain pus, pustule is inflamed and contains pus

Question 19

what is a vesicle

Answer 19

blister- fluid fill elevation caused by accumulation of fluids or blood

Question 20

nodule

Answer 20

tumor- solid mass within the skin

Question 21

cyst

Answer 21

sac containing gaseous liquid and pus

Question 22

crust

Answer 22

dried mass that is the remains of a sore (scab)

Question 23

excoriation

Answer 23

mechanical abrasion

appears dark red because of blood

Question 24

scale

Answer 24

shedding of dead skin on epidermis

Question 25

fissure

Answer 25

crack or line that might be deep into the dermis

Question 26

herpes simplex

Answer 26

contagious infection that causes blister like cluster found on mucus membranes

Question 27

impetigo

Answer 27

honey yellow crusted lesion found on face, scalp or neck

Question 28

tinea

Answer 28

ringworm- red circular patches of blisters

Question 29

tinea cororis

Answer 29

fungal infection affecting the trunk legs or arms

Question 30

asteatosis

Answer 30

dry, scaly skin caused by reduced sebum production

Question 31

seborrhea

Answer 31

caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous

Question 32

steatoma

Answer 32

sebaceous cyst filled with sebum

Question 33

furuncle

Answer 33

boils=painful infection that appears as a firm nodule with pus filled core

Question 34

carbuncle

Answer 34

groups of boils in one area | tendency to spread

Question 35

rhinophyma

Answer 35

more sever form of rosacae that causes tissue on nose to swell

Question 36

milia

Answer 36

pearly white cysts | baby acne/whiteheads

Question 37

bromidrosis

Answer 37

foul smelling perspiration caused by yeast and bacteria that break down sweat on wet skin

Question 38

anidrosis

Answer 38

lack of perspiration caused by failure of sweat glands

Question 39

hyperhidrosis

Answer 39

over production of perspiration

Question 40

miliaria rubra

Answer 40

acute burning, itching, rash caused by excessive heat

Question 41

malignant growths

Answer 41

must be referred to a doctor

Question 42

squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 42

irregular, crusted, papule that occurs in sun exposed areas

Question 43

melanoma

Answer 43

most dangerous skin condition

Question 44

what are the ABC's of skin cancer

Answer 44

asymmetry border color diameter

Question 45

leukoderma

Answer 45

when skin lacks pigmentations

Question 46

vitiligo

Answer 46

white patches

Question 47

nevus

Answer 47

birthmark

Question 48

lentigo

Answer 48

freckle caused from sun exposure

Question 49

chloasma

Answer 49

common disorder in pregnant women causing flat patches on the face