Chapter 20- Skin Diseases & Disorders
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 The signs of aging are influenced by factors such as the sun, health habits, lifestyle, &: | Heredity. |
| The percentage of skin aging that is caused by the rays of the sun is approximately: | 80 to 85 percent. |
| The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms, which are: | UVA & UVB rays. |
| The UVA rays that are deep-penetrating & can go through a glass window are: | Aging rays. |
| Wrinkling & sagging of the skin are caused by weakening collagen fibers &: | Elastin fibers. |
| UVB rays contribute to the body's synthesis of vitamin D & other important: | Minerals. |
| Daily moisturizers or protective lotions should have a sunscreen with an SPF of at least: | 15. |
| The American Cancer Society checklist used to recognize skin cancer is: | Asymmetry, border, color, diameter. |
| A salon should not service a client who is suffering from a(n): | Inflamed skin disorder. |
| A small circumscribed elevation of the skin that contain no fluid but may develop pus is a: | Papule. |
| An abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells & varying in size, shape, & color is a: | Tumor. |
| A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is a: | Fissure. |
| Keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis & have no visible openings are: | Milia. |
| Any thin plate of dry or oily epidermal flakes in the scalp area is referred to as: | Dandruff. |
| Sebum from a comedo exposed to the environment turns black &: | Oxidizes. |
| Comedones should be removed under aseptic conditions using proper: | Extraction procedures. |
| A chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands is: | Acne. |
| An inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by dry or oily crusting or itchiness is: | Seborriheic dermatitis. |
| A dry, scaly skin condition due to a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by old age or exposure to the cold is: | Asteatosis. |
| A disorder of the sweat gland caused by excessive exposure to the heat is: | Miliaria rubra. |
| A painful itching skin disease with dry or moist lesions that a physician needs to treat is: | Eczema. |
| A contagious recurring viral infection charactrerized by blisters on the lips or nostrils is: | Herpes simplex. |
| The medical term for abnormal skin inflammation is: | Dermatitis. |
| Prolonged or repeated direct skin contact with chemicals has the potential to cause: | Allergic reactions. |
| The chemicals released by the immune system to enlarge the vessels around an injury are: | Histamines. |
| Surprisingly, a very common salon irritant is: | Tap water. |
| Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular & irregular shape is a: | Stain. |
| The absence of melanin pigment from the body & skin sensitivity to light are signs of: | Albinism. |
| A spot or blemish spot on the skin that requires medical attention if there is a change is a: | Mole. |
| The most common type of skin cancer characterized by light or pearly nodule is: | Basal cell carcinoma. |
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