Diseases & Disorders
A disorder involving clogged pores, blackheads, and inflamed pimples.
What is acne?
A client experiences excessive perspiration, even in a cool room.
What is hyperhidrosis?
A cosmetologist may observe skin conditions but cannot do this.
What is diagnose?
These glands produce sebum.
What are sebaceous glands?
This disorder is characterized by redness of the skin caused by inflammation.
What is erythema?
A noninfectious condition that may produce thick, silvery scales.
What is psoriasis?
A client develops red, itchy skin after using a new cosmetic.
What is contact dermatitis?
The appropriate action when a client has a contagious skin infection.
What is stop or refuse the service and refer the client to a physician?
These glands regulate body temperature by producing perspiration.
What are sudoriferous glands?
This chronic condition commonly causes redness and visible blood vessels on the face.
What is rosacea?
A contagious fungal infection that may appear as a circular, itchy patch.
What is ringworm or tinea?
A client has inflamed pimples, blackheads, and clogged pores.
What is acne?
The action to take when a client’s skin becomes irritated after applying a product.
What is remove or discontinue the product?
This small muscle causes goosebumps.
What is the arrector pili muscle?
This viral infection produces clusters of small blisters and is commonly called a fever blister.
What is herpes simplex?
A contagious bacterial infection that may produce honey-colored crusted sores.
What is impetigo?
A client has a spreading, circular, itchy, scaly patch.
What is possible ringworm?
The service decision for a client with a suspicious mole that has recently changed.
What is avoid the area and recommend medical evaluation?
This protein gives the skin strength and structure.
What is collagen?
This disorder causes brown or dark patches of pigmentation, often on the face.
What is hyperpigmentation or melasma?
A condition involving little or no melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes.
What is albinism?
A mole has changed color and has uneven borders.
What is a warning sign that requires medical evaluation?
Name the three possible salon decisions used in this game.
What are safe to serve, modify the service, and stop and refer?
These sensory structures allow us to feel heat, cold, pain, pressure, and touch.
What are nerve endings or sensory receptors?
This contagious condition is caused by an itch mite that burrows under the skin.
What is scabies?