Skin Disorders

Question 1

Define a dermatologist

Answer 1

Physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails

Question 2

Define lesion and state 3 categories

Answer 2

Structural change in tissue caused by disease or injury

1. Primary Lesions
2. Secondary Lesions
3. Vascular Lesions

Question 3

Define acute and chronic disease and give an example for each

Answer 3

Acute - symptoms of a more violent character and short duration (example - sunburn)
Chronic - symptoms of long duration, mild but recurring (example - acne)

Question 4

What is the condition that is genetic and characterized by silvery scales?

Answer 4

Psoriasis

Question 5

What are 3 chronic characteristics of rosacea?

Answer 5

Redness, dilation of blood vessels, and inflammation

Question 6

Compare bulla and vesicle

Answer 6

Bulla is a large blister

Vesicles are small blisters

Question 7

______ is an open lesion with loss of skin depth

Answer 7

Ulcer

Question 8

_____ is overgrowth of scar tissue

Answer 8

Keloid

Question 9

_____ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

Answer 9

Fissure

Question 10

Is acne considered to be acute or chronic

Answer 10

Chronic condition

Question 11

Define acne causes and triggers

Answer 11

Causes - clogged pores and propping bacterium

Triggers - hormones, stress, certain foods, climate, sun, and friction

Question 12

Define 4 grades of acne

Answer 12

Grade 1 - minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, few papules
Grade 2 - many open and closed comedones, papules, and occasional pustules
Grade 3 - red and inflamed, many papules, and pustules
Grade 4 - cystic acne, cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, inflammation, and possible scarring

Question 13

_____ is a sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

Answer 13

Excoriation

Question 14

______ _____ is a disorder where client purposely scrapes off the surface of acne lesions excoriee

Answer 14

Acne Excoriee

Question 15

What skin disorder is excessively oily?

Answer 15

Seborrhea

Question 16

______ a hardened mass of sebum and akin cells that has oxidized

Answer 16

Comedone

Question 17

Define furuncle

Answer 17

Subcutaneous abscess filled with pus. Also known as boil or cyst

Question 18

_____ _____ is a viral infection also called a cold sore

Answer 18

Herpes simplex

Question 19

Define perioral dermatitis

Answer 19

Acne like disorder around the mouth with red papules in the mouth nose, and chin area

Question 20

_____ is a bead like fibrous tissue that stands away from the skin

Answer 20

Skin tag

Question 21

What is the term called for callous?

Answer 21

Keratoma

Question 22

What are some causes of distended capillaries, and what is the medical term?

Answer 22

Causes are sun, diet, medication, alcohol, and stress. Medical term is telangiectasia

Question 23

What is the term for a birthmark or mole?

Answer 23

Nevus

Question 24

Define keratosis pilaris

Answer 24

Keratosis pilaris is chronic redness and papules on the cheek, thighs, buttocks, or upper arms from blocked follicles

Question 25

Define sebaceous hyperplasia

Answer 25

Overgrowths of the sebaceous gland usually found in oilier areas of the face

Question 26

_____ is dry scaly skin, and a lack of sebum

Answer 26

Asteatosis

Question 27

Compare anhidrosis and hyperhidrosis

Answer 27

Anhidrosis is a deficiency in perspiration resulting from a fever or skin disease. Hyperhidrosis is excessive perspiration caused by heat or body weakness

Question 28

_____ is foul smelling perspiration

Answer 28

Bromhidrosis

Question 29

______ is increased pigmented complexion that may be present during UV exposure during pregnancy or hormonal changes

Answer 29

Melasma

Question 30

What are the 3 types of skin cancer?

Answer 30

Basel call carcinoma - most common, least severe Squamous cell carcinoma - more serious Malignant melanoma - most serious, can be life threatening

Question 31

Define tinea versicolour

Answer 31

Non contagious yeast infection inhibiting melanin production

Question 32

_______ _______ is a hereditary factor where dead skin cells build up and do not shed from the follicles

Answer 32

Retention hyperkeratosis

Question 33

Esthetician’s are able to diagnose most skin disorders. True or False?

Answer 33

False

Question 34

______ is a contagious bacterial infection, clusters of small blisters, often occurring in children but can occur at any age

Answer 34

Impetigo

Question 35

_____ is a wart

Answer 35

Verruca

Question 36

_____ is a small pimple containing no fluid

Answer 36

Papule

Question 37

Define macule

Answer 37

Flat discoloured spot on the surface of the skin that may be left after a pimple has healed or by UV exposure

Question 38

_____ ______ is a cluster of dilated capillaries on the skins surface

Answer 38

Cherry Angioma

Question 39

_____ is the medical term for hives

Answer 39

Urticaria

Question 40

______ _______ _______ are small itchy patches of papules and pustules that may be found on the face, chest, or back.

Answer 40

Pityrosporum Malassezia Folliculitis and it’s caused by yeast.

Question 41

_______ _____ _____ is a unique type of grade 2 acne.

Answer 41

Maturation Arrest Acne

Question 42

______ _________ is a non contagious bacterial infection that can affect both the soles of the feet or the palms of the hands

Answer 42

Pitted Keratolysis

Question 43

__________ __ _____ is when the skin turns a reddish-brown hue, with visible telangiectasia.

Answer 43

Poikiloderma of Civatte and is caused by chronic sun exposure

Question 44

________ _________ is a precancerous lesion (squamous) found on sun exposed areas. A scaly patch that may be sharp to touch.

Answer 44

Actinic Keratosis

Question 45

Diet high in sugar or salt may trigger inflammation in the skin. True or False?

Answer 45

True

Question 46

Define Primary Lesion

Answer 46

Changes in tissue during early stage of development during a disease or injury

Question 47

Define Secondary Lesion

Answer 47

Develop in the later stages of the disease and change the structure of the tissue scale

Question 48

Define Vascular Lesion

Answer 48

Change in the tissue characterized by the appearance of the small blood vessels close to the skin

Question 49

______ is persistent redness on the skin surface caused by disease or injury

Answer 49

Erythrosis

Question 50

______ is white spots on the skin from reduction of melanocytes

Answer 50

Vitiligo

Question 51

_____ is firm white, hardened masses of session and dead cells formed under the skin where no oxygen is present

Answer 51

Milia