Ch.4 Skin Disorders & Diseases

All of the following reasons cosmetologists should understand the skin's structure and common skin problems EXCEPT __________.

• Providing skin care services requires an understanding of the skin's structure and common skin problems.

• Recommending appropriate skin care preparations to clients requires thorough knowledge of the skin and potential disorders.

• Recognizing when salon services can be safely performed is crucial to managing a safe practice

• Recommending medications to treat skin conditions requires an understanding of common skin disorders

All of the following are examples of primary lesions EXCEPT __________.

• cysts

• pustules

• ulcers

• tumors

All the following are examples of secondary lesions EXCEPT  _________.

• macules

• crusts

• scales

• fissures

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus is a _________.

• secondary lesion

• papule

• freckle

• stain

___________ refers to a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.

• Excoriation

• Stain

• Psoriasis

• Keratoma

Which sentence best defines rosacea?

• tiny benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening

• a skin condition caused by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, stubborn dandruff, crusting, and/or itchiness

• a chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing that can progress to pustular-type breakouts

• a condition involving visible capillaries commonly found on the face, particularly around the nose, cheeks, and chin

All of the following are examples of disorders of the sudoriferous glands EXCEPT ________.

• anhidrosis

• acne vulgaris

• ayperhidrosis

• miliaria rubra

What is the name given to the chronic skin disease characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching?

• conjunctivitis

• rosacea

• impetigo

• eczema

Which skin hypertrophy is characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales?

• psoriasis

• keratoma

• verruca

• eczema

Which description best matches a keratoma?

• red patches covered with silver-white

• a small spot or blemish on the skin

• a superficial, thickened patch of epidermis

• a small brown or flesh-colored skin outgrowth