Milady Chapter 8 Comprehensive Exam

Skin Disorders and Diseases; Cosmetology A _____ is any mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs. - ANSWER Lesion A(n) _____ is a lesion that is a different color than the color of the skin. - ANSWER Primary lesion Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne? - ANSWER Cyst A freckle is an example of a: - ANSWER Macule A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a: - ANSWER Nodule A _____ is a raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling. - ANSWER Papule A _____ is a closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin, which cannot be drained of fluid. - ANSWER Tubercle An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a: - ANSWER Tumor Contact with poison ivy or poison oak commonly causes _____ in many people. - ANSWER Vesicles Wheals are NOT commonly caused by: - ANSWER Acne A _____ is characterized by a pile of material on the skin surface or a depression in the skin surface. - ANSWER Secondary skin lesion Which of the following is an example of a secondary skin lesion? - ANSWER Keloid The scab on a sore is an example of a(n): - ANSWER Crust A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a: - ANSWER Fissure A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a: - ANSWER Keloid Cicatrix is another name for a(n): - ANSWER Scar An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n): - ANSWER Ulcer Where do comedones appear most frequently? - ANSWER T-zone When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing: - ANSWER Blackheads A closed comedo is also known as a: - ANSWER Whitehead Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are: - ANSWER Milia Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the: - ANSWER Sebaceous glands The chronic condition _____ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose. - ANSWER Rosacea Seborrheic dermatitis is often characterized by: - ANSWER Red, flaky skin Telangiectasis is defined as: - ANSWER Distended or dilated surface blood vessels A deficiency in perspiration is called: - ANSWER Anhidrosis Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is: - ANSWER Bromhidrosis Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands that is also known as: - ANSWER Prickly heat Which of the following is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye? - ANSWER Conjunctivitis Which term is broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin? - ANSWER Dermatitis Which condition often presents as a fever blister or cold sore? - ANSWER Herpes Simplex I Which of these conditions is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions? - ANSWER Impetigo Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal? - ANSWER Psoriasis Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches is called: - ANSWER Hyperpigmentation A person with albinism will have: - ANSWER Silky white hair