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An example of a subjective symptom would be:
Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:
Frequent and habitual
A disease influenced by weather is referred to as:
Seasonal
A papule is an example of a:
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Which of the following primary lesions are small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus?
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A secondary lesion appearing as round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales is called:
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Which of the following skin lesions usually appear as cracks or lines and often occur when skin loses its flexibility due to exposure to wind, cold, and water?
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The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called a(n):
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Which of the following terms is another name for a keratoma?
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Verruca is a name given to a variety of:
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What is the technical term for a decrease in activity of melanocytes?
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Comedone is the technical name for:
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Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of the skin are known as:
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Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin called prickly heat or:
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Which of the following terms is an infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation?
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What is the disorder called that is an over-production of perspiration caused by excessive heat or general body weakness?
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What is another name for a stain in the skin caused by the dilation of small blood vessels, also known as a birthmark?
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What is the definition of bromidrosis?
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A solid mass in the skin that may be elevated or deep, soft or hard, fixed or freely movable is called a:
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A congenital failure of the skin to form melanin pigment is known as:
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An example of an objective symptom is:
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What is the technical term for the study of diseases?
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Which skin infection is characterized by dry or moist lesions and indicates that the client should be referred to a physician?
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The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis is called:
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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:
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Which of the following terms is another name for a keratoma?
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Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods, and caffeine would be beneficial if they have:
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What is also referred to as pink eye?
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A highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-yellow, crusted lesion that is usually found on the face is known as?
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The medical term for ringworm is:
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Acne is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the:
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All of the following terms are inflammatory disorders of the skin EXCEPT:
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Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis are known as:
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A disease that is communicable by contact is known as:
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Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment are characteristics of:
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A cyst is defined by which of the following descriptions?
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Study Notes
Skin Diseases and Disorders
- Subjective symptoms such as itching are personal sensations that cannot be observed by others.
- Chronic conditions are characterized by frequent and habitual occurrences.
- Seasonal diseases are influenced by weather changes.
- Primary skin lesions include papules, which are firm, raised spots.
- Pustules are small elevated lesions similar to vesicles but contain pus.
- Psoriasis is a secondary lesion marked by round, dry patches with rough, silvery scales.
- Fissures are skin lesions that appear as cracks or lines, often due to loss of skin flexibility.
- Scars form as part of the normal healing process after an injury.
- A keratoma is also known as a callus, a thickened area of skin.
- Verruca refers to various types of warts.
- Leukoderma is the term for reduced activity of melanocytes, leading to lighter skin areas.
- Comedones are known as blackheads, a type of clogged pore.
- Milia are small, pearly white cysts filled with keratin.
- Miliaria rubra is a condition caused by excessive heat, resulting in red, itchy vesicles on the skin.
- Folliculitis is an infection in hair follicles, often resulting from bacteria or irritation.
- Hyperhidrosis involves excessive perspiration due to heat or bodily weakness.
- A nevus is a birthmark caused by small blood vessel dilation, also known as a stain.
- Bromidrosis refers to an unpleasant odor from the skin.
- Tumors can form as solid masses in the skin that may vary in texture and mobility.
- Albinism is a congenital condition characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the skin.
- Objective symptoms, such as inflammation, are observable indicators of a condition.
- Pathology is the study of diseases.
- Eczema, characterized by dry or moist lesions, often requires referral to a physician.
- Melenoderma is hyperpigmentation resulting from increased melanocyte activity.
- Dermatitis venenata is inflammation following skin contact with a harmful substance.
- Keratomas can also be termed calluses.
- Clients with rosacea should avoid spicy foods, caffeine, and excessive heat for symptom relief.
- Conjunctivitis is commonly known as pink eye, a highly contagious condition.
- Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection marked by honey-yellow, crusted lesions, typically on the face.
- Tinea is the medical term for ringworm, a fungal infection.
- Acne is a chronic inflammatory disorder linked to sebaceous glands.
- Among various skin disorders, furuncles do not qualify as inflammatory disorders.
- Excoriations are mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis layer.
- Contagious diseases are communicable through direct contact with an infected individual.
- Vitiligo presents as patches of white skin lacking normal pigmentation.
- Cysts are defined as abnormal membranous sacs within the skin.
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Test your knowledge on various skin diseases and disorders. This quiz covers symptoms, lesions, and specific conditions such as psoriasis, keratoma, and more. Understand the differences between primary and secondary lesions and their characteristics.
