Oregon State esthetician test / general
esthetician EXAM 2026 Questions and
Answers
Where is melanin / melanocytes found. - Correct answer-Melanocyte cells are
found in the stratum germinativum. They give skin its color, but are not found in
palms of hands or soles of feet. Melanocyte produce melanin which is packed with
intercellar vesicles called melanosomes.
Macule meaning; primary lesion - Correct answer-A large freckle is a macule. Is a
disgustration of the skin surface. Macules are flat areas. Can be oval irregular or
have an outline that gradually fades into surrounding skin tissues.
Wheal meaning; primarily lesion - Correct answer-Insect bite or an allergic
reaction raise pink swelling or welt.
Bulla / vesicle; primary lesion - Correct answer-Vesicle is a fluid-filled elevation in
the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the
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, epidermis. ( AKA a blister. ) / Bulla - similar but larger and it is found above and
below the skin and contains clear watery fluid.
nodule-tumor; primary lesion - Correct answer-A solid mass within the skin; may
be soft or hard, fixed
or freely moving.
Cyst meaning; primarily lesion - Correct answer-Abnormal membranous sac
containing a gaseous liquid or semi-solid substance.
Primary lesion meaning - Correct answer-Changes in the structure of the skin
during the early stages of change and development. Wheal, macule, papule,
pustule, vesicle, nodule/tumor, cyst.
Excoriation; secondary lesion - Correct answer-Occurs when insects bites scabs or
acne breakouts are scratched.
Secondary lesions are.. - Correct answer-lesions that appear as a condition or
disease and progresses and requires treatment by a physician. Crust, excoriation,
scale, scar, fissure, ulcer.
Atopic dermatitis meaning - Correct answer-A hereditary rash or inflammation of
the skin. Characterized by dry sensitive irritated skin.
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esthetician EXAM 2026 Questions and
Answers
Where is melanin / melanocytes found. - Correct answer-Melanocyte cells are
found in the stratum germinativum. They give skin its color, but are not found in
palms of hands or soles of feet. Melanocyte produce melanin which is packed with
intercellar vesicles called melanosomes.
Macule meaning; primary lesion - Correct answer-A large freckle is a macule. Is a
disgustration of the skin surface. Macules are flat areas. Can be oval irregular or
have an outline that gradually fades into surrounding skin tissues.
Wheal meaning; primarily lesion - Correct answer-Insect bite or an allergic
reaction raise pink swelling or welt.
Bulla / vesicle; primary lesion - Correct answer-Vesicle is a fluid-filled elevation in
the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the
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, epidermis. ( AKA a blister. ) / Bulla - similar but larger and it is found above and
below the skin and contains clear watery fluid.
nodule-tumor; primary lesion - Correct answer-A solid mass within the skin; may
be soft or hard, fixed
or freely moving.
Cyst meaning; primarily lesion - Correct answer-Abnormal membranous sac
containing a gaseous liquid or semi-solid substance.
Primary lesion meaning - Correct answer-Changes in the structure of the skin
during the early stages of change and development. Wheal, macule, papule,
pustule, vesicle, nodule/tumor, cyst.
Excoriation; secondary lesion - Correct answer-Occurs when insects bites scabs or
acne breakouts are scratched.
Secondary lesions are.. - Correct answer-lesions that appear as a condition or
disease and progresses and requires treatment by a physician. Crust, excoriation,
scale, scar, fissure, ulcer.
Atopic dermatitis meaning - Correct answer-A hereditary rash or inflammation of
the skin. Characterized by dry sensitive irritated skin.
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