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WorksheetsChapter 8 Skin Disorders & Diseases
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible for up to _____ percent of skin aging
50
60
75
85
It is recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least ____ on a daily basis.
5
8
15
13
A _____is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule.
Tubercle
Mole
Macula
Bulla
Which of these terms refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes?
Fissures
Keloids
Pustules
Scales
Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are _____.
Milia
Ulcers
Crust
Pustules
An open comedo is also known as a _____.
Mole
Birthmark
Blackhead
Whitehead
Which of these is an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe Itching?
Eczema
Acne
Psoriasis
Herpes Simplex
A _____is an abnormal brown- or wine-colored
skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.
Mole
Stain
Chloasma
Lentigo
The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of _____.
Nevus
Lentignes
Asteatosis
Albinism
What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised?
Basal cell carcinoma
Malignant melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Verruca cell
A cosmetologist must not serve a client who is suffering from an inflamed skin disorder, regardless of whether it is infectious, unless the client _____.
Needs a facial quickly for an important event such as a wedding
Declares that he or she is practicing doctor-prescribed home care
Has a physician's note permitting the client to receive services
Signs a waiver clearing the cosmetologist and the salon of liability
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness is _____.
Contact Dermatitis
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
The term _____ refers to abnormal colorations that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many
systemic disorders.
Anhidrosis
Bromhidrosis
Dyschromias
Conjunctivitis
A(n) callus keloid _____ is a type of keratoma.
Callus
Keloid
Lesion
Excoriation
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the _____ glands.
Sudoriferous
Sebaceous
Sweat
Adrenaline
A predisposition to acne is based on heredity and _____.
Diet
Age
Use of Noncomedogenic Makeup
Hormones
Noncomedogenic products are specifically designed and proven not to clog the _____.
Bullas
Dyschromias
Follicles
Sebaceous Glands
People have _____ control over intrinsic factors that effect skin aging.
No Control
Little Control
Considerable Control
Total Control
The best defense against pollutants is to _____.
Wear sunscreen whenever you are outside
Avoid touching your face with your hands
Follow a good daily skin care routine
Wear long-sleeved clothing when you are outdoors
Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the _____.
Dermis
Epidermis
Papillary Layer
Hair Follicles
A pustule is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing _____ in the top of the lesion.
Water
Blood
Lymph
Puss
A _____ is a large, protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum.
Closed Comedo
Sebaceous Cyst
Bulla
Miliaria Rubra
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, also known as a "liver" spot, is a _____.
Macule
Leukoderma
Milia
Scale
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, that is generally caused by bacteria is _____.
Hyperhidrosis
Mliaria Rubra
Anhidrosis
Bromhidrosis
A _____ is a slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed.
Mole
Scar
Scale
Stain
A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is _____.
Impetigo
Conjunctivitis
Eczema
Herpes Simplex
A _____ is an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours.
Wheal
Vesicle
Verruca
Tubercle
A(n) _____ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.
Ulcer
Fissure
Excoriation
Crust
A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis is a _____.
Tubercle
Tumor
Vesicle
Wheal
A large blister containing a watery fluid that is similar to a vesicle is _____.
A Tubercle
A Macule
A Cyst
A Bulla
In the ABCDE Cancer Checklist established by the American Cancer Society, what does the C stand for?
Crust
Color
Caliber
Circumference
When bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, it known as _____.
Anaerobic
Anesthetic
Hyperkinetic
Aerobic
UVA rays, also known as _____, are
deep-penetrating rays that can even go through a
Enhancing Rays
Tanning Rays
Aging Rays
Burning Rays
An allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance is known as _____.
Contact Irritation
Sensitization
Non-contact Irritation
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is _____.
Hyperhidrosis
Miliaria Rubra
Anhidrosis
Bromhidrosia
