A large blister containing a watery fluid is a_________ .

For which of the following skin lesions should the cosmetologist refer the client to his or her physician?

A flat spot or discoloration on the skin is a_________ .

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

A forms from a papule when dead white blood cells accumulate in it.

An abnormal cell mass that varies in size, color, and shape is a

Which of the following is considered to be a primary skin lesion?

A(n)______ is an itchy, swollen lesion that can be-caused by a number of factors and usually resolves by itself.

Lesions of the skin characterized by piles of material or a depression on the skin surface are

Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing comprise a

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

Cracks in the skin that penetrate the dermis layer, such as chapped hands or lips, are

Which of the following is a secondary lesion?

An excessively thick scar resulting from overgrowth of fibrous tissue is known as a.

Any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes is known as a

An open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and characterized by loss of skin depth, is a(n).

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum forms

A whitehead is also called a

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening are

are keratin-filled cysts that are usually associated with newborns and are commonly found around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead.

What is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands caused from retained secretions?

A is a large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness is called

Distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called

Ingestion of foods can aggravate rosacea.

Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness is

is a common bacterial infection of the eye.

What is a contagious, recurring viral infection characterized by fever blisters or cold sores?

A noncontagious skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales found on the scalp elbows, knees, chest and lower back is

Congenital hypo pigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes is called.

is a skin disorder characterized by abnormal light patches.

refers to an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.

Ais a small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin.

Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is

What type of skin cancer is often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules?

Dark, brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised may be a warning sign of

The American Cancer Society recommends using checklist to recognize potential skin cancer or changes in moles, using the letter B to check mole

The main food source fbr acne bacteria is.

Which of the following is an extrinsic skin-aging factor?

Between 80 percent and 85 percent of skin aging is caused by

The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms. What are these?

What rays of the sun cause sunburns and tanning and are also known as burning rays?

The two types of contact dermatitis are

is an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to