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Skin Disorders and Diseases (Esthetic State Board Study Guide) Questions and Answers Latest Version Rated A+

What is the primary cause of acne?

• Poor circulation
• ✔✔ Hormonal changes and clogged pores
• Sun exposure
• Skin dehydration

What is the medical term for a pimple?

• Comedo
• ✔✔ Pustule
• Papule
• Nodule

Which skin condition is characterized by red, itchy patches, often found in the elbow or knee creases?

• Psoriasis 1 / 3

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• ✔✔ Eczema
• Rosacea
• Vitiligo

What is the most common cause of premature aging of the skin?

• Poor diet

✔✔ B. Sun exposure

• Genetic mutations
• Alcohol consumption

Which of these is a characteristic of seborrheic dermatitis?✔✔ A. Red, greasy skin with flaky white scales

• Dry, flaky skin with no inflammation
• Dark pigmentation in patches
• Small fluid-filled blisters

What is the appearance of a keloid scar?

• Flat, pale 2 / 3

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✔✔ B. Raised, thickened, and often darker than surrounding skin

• Pink and soft to the touch
• Rough and bumpy with small holes

What is the cause of fungal infections like ringworm?

• Bacteria

✔✔ B. Fungus

• Viruses
• Parasitic organisms

What is the treatment for melasma?

• Antibiotics
• ✔✔ Sun protection and skin lightening agents
• Cryotherapy
• Oral steroids

Which condition is characterized by an overproduction of melanin in certain areas of the skin?

• Vitiligo
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