Esthetics Oregon State Board Exam questions and verified answers

exposure to sunlight and protects the cells below by absorbing and blocking UV radiation pheomelanin -ANSWER- a type of melanin that is red to yellow in color produced by people with light colored skin eumelanin -ANSWER- a type of melanin that is dark brown to black produced by people with dark colored skin Primary lesions -ANSWER- Lesions in the early stages of development or change, primary lesions are characterized by flat nonpalpable changes in the skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity, such as vesicles or pustules. Bulla -ANSWER- A large blister containing watery fluid. Cyst -ANSWER- A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin. Papule -ANSWER- A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule. Pustule -ANSWER- An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus, a fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria, and other debris; a small pus-containing blister that may or may not be caused by an infection. Acne pustules in hair follicles are not infectious. Wheal -ANSWER- Hives and mosquito bites are wheals. Hives are called urticaria and can also be caused by exposure to allergens used in products. Secondary lesions -ANSWER- develop in the later stages of disease and change the structure of tissues and organs Excoriation -ANSWER- A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping. Acne excoriee -ANSWER- A disorder where client purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration. Keloid -ANSWER- A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. Keloids are usually found in those that are genetically predisposed to them and may occur following an injury or surgery. Scar -ANSWER- Discolored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed. The tissue hardens to heal the injury. Thick, elevated scars are hypertrophic. Acne -ANSWER- A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes. Comedo -ANSWER- A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles. Open comedo -ANSWER- A blackhead open at the surface and exposed to air. When the follicle is filled with an excess of oil a blackhead forms. It is dark because it is exposed to oxygen and oxidation occurs. Closer comedo -ANSWER- Forms when the openings of the follicles are blocked with debris and white cells. Also referred to as a whitehead but should not be confused with the more hardened white type of papules called milia. Furuncle -ANSWER- AKA boil, a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus. Milia -ANSWER- The epidermal cysts are small, firm, white papules. Milia are whitish, pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible openings often mistakenly called whiteheads. Seborrhea -ANSWER- Severe oiliness of the skin Bromhidrosis -ANSWER- Foul smelling perspiration usually in the armpits or on the feet. Dermatitis -ANSWER- An inflammatory condition of the skin; various forms include lesions such as eczema, vesicles or papules. The 3 main categories of dermatitis are atopic, contact, and seborrheic.