dermatology
Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible for up to ______% of skin cancer.
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a. 50
b. 60
c. 75
d. 90
d. 90 So wear your sunscreen !!!!! (pg270_
A _______is an abnormal, rounded solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule.
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a tubercle
b. mole
c. macula
d. bulla
a. tubercle
An open comedo is also known as a _________.
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a. mole
b. birthmark
c. blackhead
d. whitehead
c. blackhead
Which of these terms refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes?
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a. fissures
b. keloids
c. pustules
d. scales
d. scales
A cosmetologist must not serve a client who is suffering from an inflamed skin disorder, regardless of whether it is infectious, unless the client _______.
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a. needs a facial quickly for an important event such as a wedding.
b. declares that he or she is practicing doctor prescribed home care
c. has a physicians note permitting the client to receive services.
d. signs a waiver clearing the cosmetologist and the salon of liability
c. has a physician's note permitting the client to receive services
It is recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least ______on a daily basis.
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a. 5
b. 8
c. 15
d. 30
c. 15
A ______is a slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion on the skin has healed.
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a. mole
b. scar
c. scale
d. stain
b. scar
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, also known as a "liver"spot is a ________.
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a. macule
b. leukoderma
c. milia
d. scale
a. macule
Which of these is an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often a chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching?
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a. Eczema
c. Acne
C. Psoriasis
d. Herpes simplex
a. Eczema
The term ______ refers to abnormal colorations that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders.
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a. anhidrosis
b. bromhidrosis
c. dyschromias
d. conjunctivitus
c. dyschromia
The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of _______.
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a. nevus
b. lentignes
c. asteatosis
d. albinism
d. albinism
A large blister containing a watery fluid that is similar to a vesicle is ______.
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a. a tubercule
c. a macule
c. a cyst
d. a bulla
d. a bulla
A _______is a type of keratoma.
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a. callus
b. keloid
c. lesion
d. excoriation
a. callus
A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is ______.
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a. impetigo
b. conjunctivitis
c. eczema
d. herpes simplex
a. impetigo
In the ABCDE Cancer Checklist established by the American Cancer Society, what does the C stand for?
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a. crust
b. color
c. caliber
d. circumference
A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness is ____________________.
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a. contact dermatitis
b. irritant contact dermatitis
c. allergic contact dermatitis
d. seborrheic dermatitis
d. seborrheic dermatitis
A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis is a________.
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a. tubercle
b. tumor
c. vesicle
d. wheal
c. vesicle
A ______is an abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.
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a. mole
b. stain
c. chloasma
d. lentigo
b. stain
A _______is an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours.
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a. wheal
b. vesicle
c. verruca
d. tubercle
a. wheal
When a bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, it is known as __________.
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a. anaerobic
b. anesthetic
c. hyperkinetic
d. aerobic
Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the __________.
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a. dermis
b. epidermis
c. papillary layer
d. hair follicles
b. epidermis
A pustule is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing ______in the top of the lesion.
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a. water
b. blood
c. lymph
d. pus
d. pus
What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised?
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a. basal cell carcinoma
b. malignant melanoma
c. squamous cell carcinoma
d. verruca cell
b. malignant melanoma
A ______is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.
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a. ulcer
b. fissure
c. excoriation
d. crust
b. fissure
A predisposition to acne is based on heredity and _________.
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a. diet
b. age
c. use of noncomedogenic makeup
d. hormones
UVA rays, also known as _________, are deep penetrating rays that can even go through a glass window.
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a. enhancing rays
b. tanning rays
c. aging rays
d. burning rays
c. aging rays
A ______is a large, protruding pocket like lesion filled with sebum.
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a. closed comedo
b. sebaceous cyst
c. bulla
d. miliaria rubra
b. sebaceous cyst
Benign, keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are _______.
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a. milia
b. ulcers
c. crust
d. pustules
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the ________glands.
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a. sudoriferous
b. sebaceous
c. sweat
d. adrenaline
b. sebaceous
People have ________over intrinsic factors that affect skin aging.
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a. no control
b. little control
c. considerable control
d. total control
An allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance is known as __________.
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a. contact irritation
b. sensitization
c. non contact irritation
d. irritant contact dermatitis
b. sensitization
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is _______
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a. hyperhidrosis
b. miliaria rubra
c. anhidrosis
d. bromhidrosia
b. miliaria rubra
Foul smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, that is generally caused by bacteria is _____________.
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a. hyperhidrosis
b. miliaria rubra
c. anhydrosis
d. bromhidrosis
d. bromhidrosis
Non comedongenic products are specifically designed and proven not to clog the __________.
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a. bullas
b. dyschromias
c. follicles
d. sebaceous glands
c. follicles
The best defense against pollutants is to ________.
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a. wear sunscreen whenever you are outside
b. avoid touching your face with your hands
c. follow a good daily skin care routine
d. wear long sleeved clothing when you are outdoors