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Ch 8 MindTap
Skin Disorders and Diseases: MindTap
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A _________ is any mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs. | Lesion |
| A(n) ______ is a lesion that is different color than the color of the skin. | Primary Lesion |
| Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne? | Cyst |
| A freckle is an example of a: | Macule |
| A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a: | Nodule |
| A _____________ is a raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling. | 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. | Tubercle |
| An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is: | Tumor |
| Contact with poison ivy or poison oak commonly causes_________ in many people. | Vesicles |
| Wheals are NOT commonly caused by: | Acne |
| A ____________ is characterized by a pile of material on the skin surface or a depression in the skin surface. | Secondary Skin Lesion |
| What is an example of a secondary skin lesion? | Keloid |
| The scab on a sore is an example of a(n): | Crust |
| A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a: | Fissure |
| A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a: | Keloid |
| Cicatrix is another name for a(n): | Scar |
| An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n): | Ulcer |
| Where so comedones appear most frequently? | T-zone |
| When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing: | Blackheads |
| A closed comedo is also known as a: | Whitehead |
| Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are: | Milia |
| Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the: | Sebaceous glands |
| The chronic condition ________ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose. | Rosacea |
| Seborhheic dermatitis is often characterized by: | Red, flaky skin |
| Telangiectasis is defined as: | Distended or dilated surface blood vessels |
| A deficiency in perspiration is called: | Hyperhidrosis |
| Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is: | Bromhidrosis |
| Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands that is also known as: | Prickly Heat |
| What is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye? | Conjunctivitis |
| Which term is broadly used to describe any inflammatory conditions of the skin? | Dermatitis |
| Which condition often presents as a fever blister or cold sore? | Herpes Simplex I |
| Which conditions is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions? | Impetigo |
| Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal? | Psoriasis |
| Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches is called: | Hyperpigmentation |
| A person with albinism will have: | Silky white hair |
| Another name for a nevus is a: | Birthmark |
| A___________ is an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape. | Stain |
| What is a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin? | Vitiligo |
| A callus is a __________ caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin. | Keratoma |
| A verruca is also known as a: | Wart |
| The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is: | Basal Cell Carcinoma |
| Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by: | Scaly red papules or nodules |
| Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture are a sign of which type of skin cancer? | Malignant Melanoma |
| What does the D on the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stand for? | Diameter |
| A predisposition of acne is based on? | Heredity and hormones |
| Retention hyperkeratosis is the hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to: | retain dead cells in the follicle |
| Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of: | Oxygen |
| A(n) __________ product is one that has been designed and proven not to clog the follicles. | Noncomedogenic |
| What is NOT an example of an intrinisic skin-aging factor? | Sun exposure |
| Which UV rays causes the majority of skin cancers? | UVB |
| Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays? | UVA rays |
| To prevent premature skin aging, you should make daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least: | 15 |
| At what time of day is UV exposure typically highest? | 10 am to 3 pm |
| When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis, the result is: | Irritant contact dermititis |
| What is NOT an example of an extrinisic skin aging factor? | Ethnicity |
| Which extrinisic skin-aging factor has the greatest impact on how skin ages? | Sun exposure |
| When should you apply sunscreen? | at least 30 minutes before sun exposure |
| Which term refers to an inflammation of the skin caused by touching certain chemicals or substances? | Contact dermititis |
| The best way to prevent both types of occupational contact dermititis is to: | wear gloves when working with irritating chemicals. |
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Riley's Cosmetology Class