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A condition a salon professional may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or inflamed after direct contact with a substance is called:
A condition a salon professional may be susceptible to in which the skin becomes red, sore or inflamed after direct contact with a substance is called:
- Lentigines
- Chloasma
- Papules
- Dermatitis venenata (correct)
A congenital failure of the skin to form melanin pigment is:
A congenital failure of the skin to form melanin pigment is:
- Albinism (correct)
- Vitiligo
- Lentigines
- Chloasma
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:
- Inflammable
- Rational
- Seasonal (correct)
- Serial
A highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-yellow, crusted lesion that is usually found on the face is known as:
A highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-yellow, crusted lesion that is usually found on the face is known as:
A papule is an example of a:
A papule is an example of a:
A salon professional needs to be able to recognize what type of skin lesions?
A salon professional needs to be able to recognize what type of skin lesions?
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called:
A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called:
A solid mass in the skin that may be elevated or deep, soft or hard, fixed or freely movable is called a:
A solid mass in the skin that may be elevated or deep, soft or hard, fixed or freely movable is called a:
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods, and caffeine would be beneficial if they have:
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods, and caffeine would be beneficial if they have:
An example of a subjective symptom would be:
An example of a subjective symptom would be:
An example of a wheal lesion is:
An example of a wheal lesion is:
An example of an objective symptom is:
An example of an objective symptom is:
An open comedone is the technical name for:
An open comedone is the technical name for:
An open lesion visible on the skin surface that may result in the loss of portions of the dermis and may be accompanied by pus is known as a(n):
An open lesion visible on the skin surface that may result in the loss of portions of the dermis and may be accompanied by pus is known as a(n):
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:
Comedone is the technical name for:
Comedone is the technical name for:
Freckles are considered to be:
Freckles are considered to be:
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or:
Localized infections of hair follicles are called boils or:
Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis are known as:
Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis are known as:
Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with:
Melanotic sarcoma is a skin cancer that begins with:
Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment are characteristics of:
Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment are characteristics of:
Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin are known as:
Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin are known as:
Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin called prickly heat or:
Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin called prickly heat or:
The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called a(n):
The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called a(n):
The medical term for ringworm is:
The medical term for ringworm is:
The technical name for fever blister is:
The technical name for fever blister is:
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Study Notes
Dermatological Conditions and Terms
- Dermatitis venenata: Skin condition that becomes red, sore or inflamed due to contact with irritants.
- Albinism: Congenital absence of melanin pigment in the skin.
- Seasonal diseases: Conditions influenced by varying weather patterns.
- Impetigo: Highly contagious bacterial infection characterized by honey-yellow crusted lesions, often on the face.
Skin Lesions and Symptoms
- Papule: A type of primary skin lesion; small, raised, solid pimples.
- Skin lesions recognition: Professionals need to recognize both primary and secondary lesions.
- Psoriasis: A secondary lesion manifested as dry patches with silvery scales.
- Tumor: A solid skin mass that can vary in elevation, firmness, and mobility.
Client Advisory and Symptoms
- Rosacea: Clients should avoid heat, spicy foods, and caffeine if they have this condition.
- Subjective symptoms: Examples include itching, which is a personal sensation rather than observable.
- Wheal lesions: An example is hives, characterized by raised, itchy areas on the skin.
- Objective symptoms: Diagnosable signs like inflammation that can be observed.
Comedones and Lesions
- Open comedone: Known as a blackhead, a clogged pore exposed to air.
- Ulcer: An open lesion on the skin that can lead to dermal loss and pus accumulation.
- Excoriations: Mechanical injuries to the epidermis, often resulting from scratching.
Chronic Conditions and Skin Changes
- Chronic conditions: Defined as frequent and habitual issues affecting the skin.
- Freckles: Classified as macules; flat, pigmented spots on the skin.
- Furuncles: Infections of hair follicles, commonly known as boils.
Other Skin Disorders
- Milia: Small, pearly white cysts filled with keratin beneath the skin.
- Miliaria rubra: Also known as prickly heat; red vesicles from excessive heat exposure.
- Vitiligo: Characterized by irregular white patches with loss of pigment in the skin.
- Tinea: Medical term for ringworm, a fungal infection that affects the skin.
Healing and Skin Integrity
- Scar formation: The permanent mark remaining after skin injury heals.
- Herpes Simplex Virus: Medical name for fever blisters often produced by viral infections.
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