Cosmetology @ MBIT; Mrs. Menkes: Situational 100 Ch. 8 Skin Disorders and Diseases – Flashcards
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1. Gigi perspiration is a function of the : a. sebaceous glands b. motor nerve fibers c. sweat glands d. sensory nerve fibers .
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c. sweat glands The sweat glands regulate body temperature and excrete sweat from the skin. . Sweat glands are more numerous on the palms ,soles and forehead and in the armpits.
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2. The itchy ,swollen lesions caused by Gigi's mosquito bites are called: a. cysts b. pustules c. vesicles d. wheals
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d. wheals A wheals is an itchy ,swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours . It is caused by a blow, insect bite or skin allergy
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3. To protect herself from overexposure to the sun while running ,Gigi should have worn : a. facial moisturizer b. capri pants c. sunscreen d. a baseball cap
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c. sunscreen since over exposure to the sun can be damaging to the skin ,it is best to always wear sunscreen and to advise clients to wear sunscreen .
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4. As a result of scratching the mosquito bites on her arms ,Gigi has developed a(n) : a. crust b. excoriation c. fissure d. keloid
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b. excoriation An excoriation is a skin sore or abrasion caused by scratching or scraping .
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5. The small red bumps that burn when Gigi moves her arms back and forth are called: a. eczema b. Anhidrosis c. miliaria rubra d. bromhidrosis
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c. Millaria rubra Millaria rubra is an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands ,commonly know as prickly heat.
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6. The foul odor Gigi notices after removing her running shoes is called: a. eczema b. Anhidrosis c. miliaria rubra d. bromhidrosis
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d. bromhidrosis Bromhidrosis is foul -smelling perspiration usually noticeable in the armpits and on the feet.
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7. As a dermatologist ,what kinds of conditions is Dr. Tinsley concerned with ? a. disorders and diseases of the hair ,scalp and eyebrows b. disorders and diseases of the hair ,scalp and nails. c. disorders of the feet and legs d.disorders of the hands and arms.
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b. disorders and diseases of the skin hair and nails a dermatologist is a physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin hair and nails. Dermatologists attend four years of college ,four years of medical school ,and then additional training in internal medicine because some skin symptoms may be reflective of internal disease. Cosmetologists refer clients with medical issues to dermatologist more than any other type of physician .
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8. Brent's hands contain : a. stains b. skin tags c. calluses d. moles
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c. calluses A callus is a Keratoma that is caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin ,especially the hand and feet . If the thickening grows inward it is called a corn.
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9. Pam's discolored spot is called a : a. stain b. skin tag c. callus d. mole
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a. stain A stain is an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape .
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10. What causes the discolored spot Pam has? a. overexposure to the sun b. certain medications c. there is no known cause d. too many rips to the tanning bed .
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c. there is no known cause. The cause is unknown but the stains can be present at birth or they can appear during aging ,after certain diseases or after the diseases,or after the disappearance of moles ,freckles and liver spots .
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11. Mrs. Fagan outgrowths of skin are called ; a. stains b. skin tags c. calluses d. moles
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b. skin tags A skin tag is a small brown-colored or flesh -colored outgrowth of the skin . Skin tags occur most frequently on the neck of an older person . They can be easily removed by a dermatologist .
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12. When do these outgrowths normally appear? a. when a person changes jobs b. when a person ages c. when a moves to a warmer climate d. when a person colors her hair .
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b. when a person ages Skin tags normally appear when a person ages.
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13. What is the dark-colored spot on Maryann's chest? a. carbuncle b. comedone c. mole d. tumor
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c. mole a mole is a small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black . Some moles are small and flat ,resembling freckles : others are raised are darker in color . Large dark hairs often occur in moles . Any change in a mole requires medical attention
