Milady Esthetics Final Exam
What are sebaceous filaments?Mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter
What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia?Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face
What is acne?Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
What is acne exorcise?Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions
What are actinic keratosis?Punk or flesh colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage
What is albinism?Medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment
What is anhidrosis?Deficiency in perspiration
What is asteatosis?Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency
What is the term for excess inflammation from allergies and irritants?Atopic dermatitis
What is true of basal cell carcinoma?It is the least severe type of skin cancer
What is the term for foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet?Bromhidrosis
What is a bulla?Large blister containing watery fluid that is larger than a vesicle
What is hyperkeratosis?Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells
What is the term for overproduction of pigment?Hyperpigmentation 1 / 3
What is hypopigmentation?Lack of pigment
What is hypertrophy?Abnormal growth
What is impetigo?Contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters
What is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue?Keloid
What is a keratoma?Acquired, thickened patch of epidermis
What are abnormally thick build-up of cells?Keratosis
What is keratosis pilaris?Redness and bumpiness in cheeks caused by blocked follicles
What is the scientific name for a freckle?Lentigo
What are secondary lesions?Skin damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs
What is seborrheic dermatitis?Common form of eczema
What is severe oiliness of the skin called?Seborrhea
Where in the face does the acne-like condition perioral dermatitis manifest?Mouth
What is a characteristic of primary lesions?Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color such as maculae or patches
What is the term for persistent itching?Pruitis
What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis?Razor Bumps
What is a characteristic of psoriasis? 2 / 3
Red patches covered with white-silver scales
What is a pustule?Inflamed papule
When someone has retention hyperkeratinosis, what builds up and fails to shed from the follicles as happens in normal skin?Dead skin cells
What is the term for a cluster of boils?Carbuncle
What is the common name for chloasma?Liver spots
What is true of a comedogenic product?It tends to clog follicles and cause a buildup of dead skin cells
What is a comedone?Mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle
What is the common name for the very contagious infection conjunctivitis?Pinkeye
What is contact dermatitis?An inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical
What is crust an accumulation of?Sebum and pus
What is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above and below the skin?Cyst
What is dermatitis?Any inflammatory condition of the skin
What type of physician specializes in treating skin disorders and diseases?Dermatologist
What is a papule?Small elevation of the skin that contains no fluid and may develop pus
What are NOT examples of wheals?Pustules
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