Skin Disorders & Diseases

The body's largest organ is the ____.

• heart

• skin

• liver

• brain

Which of the following statement is true about the skin?

• it is the last defense against environmental assaults.

• It is the body's smallest organ

• It protects the body from harmful organisms.

• It seldom helps control body temperature.

Cosmetologists need a thorough understanding of skin disorders & diseases because __

• Skin disorders and infections always present life-threatening situations and require a lot of attention

• Recommending suitable skin care preparations to clients requires complete knowledge of the skin and potential disorders.

Structural alterations in the tissues that are caused by injury or damage are known as __

• moles

• milia

• comedones

• lesions

Lesions that are in the initial stages of development or change are called ___

• secondary lesions

• primary lesions

• vascular lesions

• tertiary lesions

Which of the following is an example of a primary lesion?

• a fissure

• an ulcer

• a crust

• a wheal

Postoperative repair is an example of secondary lesions called ____.

• macules

• crust

• cicatrix

• scale

A closed comedo is ___

• also known as a blackhead

• a bump just under the surface of the skin that appears when the follicle is not exposed to the environment

• a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum

• usually brown in color and appears most frequently in the T-zone.

is a chronic condition that mainly appears on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing (redness); in some cases, symptoms may progress to pustular-type breakouts that may look like acne.

• Milia

• Anhidrosis

• Telangiectasia

• Rosacea

Identify an accurate statement about seborrheic dermatitis.

• It is usually characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, stubborn dandruff, crusting, and/or itchiness

• It produces red, flaky skin that appears behind the ears and on the elbows and knees.

• It can be cured by applying fatty skin care products

• It is extremely contagious