Ch. 4 Skin Disorders & Diseases

Which is an important reason why cosmetologist should have a good understanding of skin disorders and diseases

• Cosmetologist need to know when they can assist the client with a skin condition and when they need to refer the client to a doctor

• Cosmetologist need to know about skin conditions because all skin conditions must be referred to a medical specialist

• Cosmetologist need to know about skin conditions so they can treat all of them correctly

• Cosmetologist need to know about skin conditions because they can impact how to style clients hair

When cosmetologist are not sure which skin disorder a client has or whether they can address it, they should

• Provide an appropriate skin therapy

• Refer the client to a health provider

• Refer client to a cosmetologist who specializes in skin care

• Provide a list of over-the-counter preparations that could help

A large blister containing watery fluid is an example of

• Primary lesion

• Secondary lesion

• Tertiary lesion

• Vascular lesion

Which type of lesion typically does not require medical attention

• Tumor

• Ulcer

• Wheal

• Nodule

Which of the following is true about secondary lesions

• They are a different color than the surrounding skin

• They can be flat or be raised

• They involve the blood and circulatory system

• They may require a medical referral

Which sentence describes the main difference between primary primary lesions and secondary lesions

• Primary lesions are developing, whereas secondary lesions have developed and may show more symptoms on the skin

• Primary lesions are developing, whereas secondary lesions involve blood and circulatory system

• Primary lesions may show more symptoms on the skin, whereas secondary are developing

• Primary lesions involve the blood and circulatory system, whereas secondary lesions are developing

Which of the following is true about how pigment affects the appearance of lesions

• Lesions appear the same no matter the pigment of the skin

• Lesions that are pink on light skin may appear gray on dark skin

• Lesions are much more noticeable on dark skin

• Lesions that are pink on light skin appear white on dark skin

Which of the following is an example of secondary lesion

• Macule

• Nodule

• Fissure

• Papule

Which type of disorder occurs when a hair follicle fills with keratin and sebum and is exposed to oxygen in the environment

• blackheads

• milia

• whiteheads

• acne

Which sebaceous glands condition is not considered a medical condition

• milia

• telangiectasia

• seborrheic dermatitis

• rosacea