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Milady Chapter 8

Exam Questions from Milady Chapter 8

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Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible or what percent of skin aging? 85%
What level of SPF is recommended to be worn on a daily basis? 15
What is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule called? Tubercle
What term refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes? Scales
What are benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings known as? Milia
What is an open comedo also known as? Blackhead
What is an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching called? Eczema
What is an abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape called? Stain
What is the absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin sensitivity light signs of? Albinism
What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer that is often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised? Malignant melanoma
TRUE OR FALSE: The only way a cosmetologist can service someone with an inflamed skin disorder is if the client has a physician's note permitting the service. True
What is a skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting Seborrheic dermatitis
What term refers to abnormal colorations that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders? Dyschromias
What is a type of keratoma? Callus
The chronic inflammation of what gland produces the skin disorder acne? Sebaceous
What are two predispositions to acne? Heredity and hormones
What are noncomedogenic products specifically designed to not clog? Follicles
People have little control over which skin-aging factors? Intrinsic
What is the best defense against pollutants? Following a good daily skincare routine
What occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis? Irritant contact dermatitis
What is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus at the top of the lesion called? Pustule
What is a large, protruding pocket=like lesion filled with sebum called? Sebaceous cyst
What is a flat spot or discoloration on the skin, also known as a "liver spot" called? Macule
What is foul-smelling perspiration, usually around the armpits and feet, that is generally caused by bacteria known as? Bromhidrosis
What is a slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed called? Scar
What is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions? Impetigo
What is an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours known as? Wheal
What is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis? Fissure
What is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis, known as? Vesicle
What is a large blister containing a watery fluid that is similar to a vesicle called? Bulla
In the ABCDE Cancer Checklist established by the American Cancer Society, what does the C stand for? Color
When bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen it is known as what? Anaerobic
What rays are deep-penetrating and can even go through glass windows? UVA/aging
An allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance is known as what? Sensitization
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is known as what? Bromhidrosia
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