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WorksheetsCh. 4 Skin Diseases and Disorders
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The body’s largest organ is the_.
skin
heart
liver
brain
Which of the following statements is true about the skin?
It regulates blood sugar.
It offers the body protection from harmful organisms.
It produces digestive enzymes.
It stores genetic information.
Cosmetologists need a thorough understanding of skin disorders and diseases because blank.
they must perform surgical procedures.
recommending suitable skin care preparations to clients requires complete knowledge of the skin and potential disorders.
they need to diagnose internal organ diseases.
they must comply with tax and licensing laws.
Identify a true statement about practicing cosmetology in the context of studying skin conditions, disorders, and diseases.
Salon services should proceed regardless of the client’s skin condition.
Recognizing when salon services can be safely performed, and when the skin condition requires a healthcare provider referral, is crucial to managing a safe practice.
Skin conditions never affect service safety.
Only cosmetic outcomes matter in deciding whether to perform services.
Structural alterations in tissues caused by injury or damage are known as _.
lesions
melanocytes
follicles
glands
Lesions in the initial stages of development or change are called _.
primary lesions
secondary lesions
tertiary lesions
chronic lesions
Which of the following statements is true about secondary lesions?
They are formed by a permanent increase in pigment.
They always result from viral infections.
They are characterized by a buildup of material on the skin surface or by depressions in the skin surface.
They occur only within hair follicles.
Which of the following is an example of a primary lesion?
a fissure
a scar
a scale
a wheal
A big blister caused by contact dermatitis and large second-degree burns is an example of primary lesions called_.
macules
papules
bullae
pustules
Identify examples of primary lesions called papule.
Acne, warts, and elevated nevi
Chapped lips and fissures
Scales and crusts
Moles and freckles
Identify examples of secondary lesions called crusts.
Scabs and sores
Freckles and nevi
Cysts and nodules
Wheals and hives
Which of the following is defined as a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue?
a comedo
a macule
a fissure
a keloid
Postoperative repair is an example of secondary lesions called _.
excoriation
scale
cicatrix
papule
Chicken pox and herpes are examples of secondary lesions called _.
fissures
scales
crusts
ulcers
A closed comedo is blank.
an inflamed pustule on the skin’s surface
a bump just under the surface of the skin that appears when the follicle is not exposed to the environment
an open follicle with a darkened surface
a deep cyst beneath the muscle
Identify a characteristic of the skin disorder called milia.
They are caused by bacterial infection.
They are filled with blood rather than keratin.
They develop when skin flakes get trapped in small pockets near the surface of the skin.
They result from severe sunburn.
Blank is a chronic condition that mainly appears on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing (redness); in some cases, symptoms may progress to pustular-type breakouts that may look like acne.
Eczema
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
Rosacea
Seborrheic dermatitis is blank.
a viral infection of the skin
caused by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands
a genetic pigment disorder
a type of skin cancer
Identify an accurate statement about seborrheic dermatitis.
It is limited to a single small freckle-like spot.
It is usually characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, stubborn dandruff, crusting, and/or itchiness.
It never involves flaking or dandruff.
It is defined by complete absence of melanin in the skin.
Which of the following is defined as a deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat, often caused by damage to autonomic nerves?
hyperhidrosis
bromhidrosis
miliaria
anhidrosis
Which of the following is an accurate statement about hyperhidrosis?
It is the complete absence of sweat.
It is excessive sweating caused by heat, stress, genetics, medicines, or general body weakness.
It is a chronic eye infection.
It is an inherited loss of skin pigment.
Which of the following is a generalized term for any inflammatory skin condition?
keratosis
chloasma
dermatitis
vitiligo
Which of the following is a characteristic of eczema?
It is limited to mild redness without scaling.
It involves moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and, occasionally, severe itching.
It is a contagious bacterial disease.
It presents only as color changes without texture change.
Conjunctivitis is blank.
a disorder of hair follicles
an eye infection and may be caused by a virus or a bacterium
an inflammation of the nail bed
a genetic loss of skin pigment
Blank is a contagious bacterial skin infection that is characterized by weeping lesions.
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Vitiligo
Impetigo
Identify a true statement about herpes simplex 1.
It presents only as dry patches.
It is characterized by the eruption of a single vesicle or group of vesicles on a red swollen base.
It affects only the nails.
It is never associated with redness.
Which of the following is a characteristic of herpes simplex 1?
It is noncontagious and self-resolving.
It is contagious and needs a medical referral.
It causes permanent loss of pigment in the skin.
It is the result of chronic dandruff.
Which common hypertrophy is defined as an acquired, superficial, thickened epidermis patch?
nevus
chloasma
milium
keratoma
Identify a characteristic of psoriasis.
It occurs only on the feet.
It typically occurs on the scalp, knees, chest, elbows, and lower back.
It is a contagious bacterial infection.
It is characterized by total hair loss.
A verruca, or wart, is a blank.
a deficiency of melanin pigment
a bacterial infection of hair follicles
hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis
a bruise caused by impact
Which condition is characterized by hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated and typically caused by cumulative sun exposure or aging?
vitiligo
chloasma
eczema
keratosis
Albinism is a blank.
temporary redness from sunburn
rare genetic condition characterized by the absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes
bacterial infection of the eyelid
chronic dandruff of the scalp
Blank, a hereditary skin condition, causes hypopigmented skin splotches and spots that are often milky white in appearance.
Chloasma
Keratoma
Psoriasis
Vitiligo
The hereditary tendency for acne‑prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle, clogging follicles and exacerbating inflammatory acne lesions such as pustules and papules, is known as blank.
anhidrosis
retention hyperkeratosis
bromhidrosis
miliaria rubra
The fundamentals of mild acne treatment involve the use of blank.
strong chemical peels that strip the skin
antibiotics only without topical care
mild exfoliation treatments that gently remove dead skin cells
daily tanning to dry lesions
Which statement associated with intrinsic factors that influence skin aging is true?
Intrinsic aging is entirely prevented by sunscreen.
Only people with fair skin experience intrinsic aging.
Gravitational pull, the constant pulling downward on our skin and bodies, is a consistent skin‑aging factor for everybody.
Intrinsic aging affects only the hands.
Which statement associated with extrinsic factors that influence skin aging is true?
Tanning and sunbathing are safe when done briefly.
Tanning and sunbathing, which contribute significantly to skin cancer and aging, should always be discouraged by skin care professionals.
Only artificial tanning contributes to aging.
Sun exposure affects only people with sensitive skin.
To reduce sun damage to the skin, blank.
apply sunscreen on the body and wear protective clothing.
avoid all outdoor activity year‑round.
use abrasive scrubs before sun exposure.
increase tanning to build a base tan.
Which of the following is a guideline to reduce sun damage to the skin?
Seek sun at midday for maximum vitamin D.
Avoid extended exposure to the sun during peak hours when UV exposure is the highest.
Use sunscreen only on cloudy days.
Apply sunscreen only to the face.
According to the American Cancer Society, professionals should use the ABCDE Cancer Checklist to spot signs of change in an existing mole. Which of the following is a sign included in this checklist?
The mole’s edges are ragged or notched.
The mole is perfectly round with smooth edges.
The mole is always smaller than 1 mm.
The mole never changes color.
