MILADY ESTHETICS CHAPTER 4- DISORDERS AND DISEASES OF THE SKIN (QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025)
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MILADY ESTHETICS CHAPTER 4- DISORDERS AND DISEASE
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MILADY ESTHETICS CHAPTER 4- DISORDERS AND DISEASE
MILADY ESTHETICS CHAPTER 4- DISORDERS AND
DISEASES OF THE SKIN (QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025)
What is the definition of Dermatology? - ANSWER -The branch of medical science that
studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases.
What is a Dermatologist? - ANSWER -a physician...
MILADY ESTHETICS CHAPTER 4- DISORDERS AND
DISEASES OF THE SKIN (QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025)
What is the definition of Dermatology? - ANSWER -The branch of medical science that
studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases.
What is a Dermatologist? - ANSWER -a physician who treats patients that have skin
disorders and diseases.
Once a patient is diagnosed, what are some of the common disorders and conditions
that estheticians can help a patient with? - ANSWER -Rosacea, acne, and
hyperpigmentation
Why are skin disorders difficult to categorize? - ANSWER -Because they can be
diverse. Each individual may deal with different conditions as well as different
symptoms.
What are lesions? - ANSWER -structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or
injury.
Vascular lesions involve what? - ANSWER -the blood or circulatory system
What are Primary Lesions? - ANSWER -Lesions in the *initial* stages of development
or change.
Primary lesions are characterized by what? - ANSWER -Flat, nonpalpable changes in
the skin color or by elevation formed by fluid in a cavity, such as vesicles or pustules.
What is a Papule? - ANSWER -A primary lesion; a small elevation on the skin that
contains no fluid, but may develop pus. Ex. Acne, warts, elevated nevi
What is a Pustule? - ANSWER -A primary lesion; raised, inflamed, papule with a white
or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion. Ex. Acne, impetigo, folliculitis
What is a Vesicle? - ANSWER -A primary lesion; small blister or sac containing clear
fluid, laying within or just beneath the epidermis. Requires medical referral if cause is
unknown or untreatable with over-the-counter products. Ex. Poison Ivy, posion oak,
herpes
What is a wheal? - ANSWER -An itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow,
scratch, bite of an insect or Urticaria (skin allergy, or the sting of a nettle. Typically
resolves on its own, but referral to a physician should be considered when the condition
lasts more than three days. ex. hives, mosquito bites
, What is a Secondary skin lesion? - ANSWER -A lesion characterized by piles of
material on the skin surface, such as crust or scab, or by depressions in the skin
surface, such as an ulcer.
How often should skin checks be performed for individuals looking for changes in the
skin? - ANSWER -Annually.
What is an Actinic Keratosis? - ANSWER -A pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesion
that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage.
What is a Basal Cell Carcinoma mole? - ANSWER -The most common and least
severe type of skin cancer
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma? - ANSWER -More serious than basal cell
carcinoma; characterized by scaly, red or pink papules or nodules.
What is Malignant Melanoma? - ANSWER -Black or dark patches on the skin are
usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised. Melanomas may have surface crust or
bleed.
What are the ABCDEs of Melanoma Detection? - ANSWER -A: Asymmetry-The two
sides of the lesions are not identical.
B: Border- The border is irregular on these lesions.
C: Color- Melanomas are usually dark and have more than one color or colors that fade
into another.
D: Diameter- The lesion in a melanoma is usually at least the size of a pencil eraser.
E: Evolving- Melanoma as a lesion often changes apperance.
What is the ABCDE's of Melanoma used for? - ANSWER -The American Cancer
Society recommends using these to help make potential skin cancer easier to
recognize.
What is the definition of Acne? - ANSWER -an inflammatory skin disorder of the
sebaceous glands, medically known as *acne simplex or acne vulgaris*
What is P Acne? - ANSWER -Propionibacterium Acne, which is bacteria in the follicles.
What are characteristics of Papules? - ANSWER -Red, inflamed lesions caused by the
process of sebum irritating follicles and causing inflammation (acne).
What are Pustules and what are their characteristics? - ANSWER -When papules
become more infected and pus develops. They are filled with fluid from the dead white
blood cells that fought the infection.
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