NC cosmetology state board written Exam Questions with Latest Update
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Course
NC Cosmetology
Institution
NC Cosmetology
Allergy - Answer-Sensitivity that may develop from contact to normally harmless substances. Symptoms can include itching, redness, swelling and blisters.
inflammation - Answer-Objective symptom characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and increase in temperature
Chronic - Answer-Symptoms tha...
NC cosmetology state board written
Exam Questions with Latest Update
Allergy - Answer-Sensitivity that may develop from contact to normally harmless
substances. Symptoms can include itching, redness, swelling and blisters.
inflammation - Answer-Objective symptom characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and
increase in temperature
Chronic - Answer-Symptoms that are frequent and habitual
Acute - Answer-Symptoms that are brief and severe
Contagious disease - Answer-Disease that is communicable by contact
Seasonal disease - Answer-Disease that is influenced by weather
Etiology - Answer-Study of causes of diseases
Pathology - Answer-Study of diseases
Occupational disorders - Answer-Disorders that occur in certain types of employment
Dermatitis Venenata - Answer-Contact dermatitis; skin becomes red, inflamed, or sore
following contact with a substance
Irritant contact dermatitis - Answer-Caused by contact with acids, alkaline materials,
solvents or other chemicals. Reaction looks like a burn with dry, red, rough skin. Most
common type of CD
Allergic contact dermatitis - Answer-Exposure to substances or materials to which a
person has become extra sensitive or allergic. Presents as a red, streaky, or patchy
rash where substance has touched skin. Response is usually delayed 24-48 hours after
exposure
Macules - Answer-Discoloration on skin surface. Freckles
Vesicles - Answer-Fluid-filled elevations in the skin caused by localized accumulation of
fluid or blood in epidermis below. Bulla, herpes
Papule - Answer-Hardened, red elevation of skin in which no fluid is present. Pimple
Pustule - Answer-Small elevation of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but
containing pus
, Wheals - Answer-Solid formation above the skin often caused by insect bite or allergic
reaction. Hives
Tumors - Answer-Solid masses in skin, may be elevated or deep. Nodule, cyst
Scales - Answer-Shedding, dead cells of uppermost layer of epidermis.
Psoriasis - Answer-Round, dry patches of skin covered with rough, silvery scales
Crusts - Answer-Dried masses that are remains of oozing sores
Excoriations - Answer-Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis
Fissures - Answer-Cracks in the skin
Scars - Answer-Formations resulting from a lesion
Ulcers - Answer-Open lesions
Hypertrophy - Answer-Skin condition that involve an overgrowth or excess of new skin
Callus - Answer-Thickening of the epidermis. Hyperkeratosis, keratoma
Verruca - Answer-Warts. Contagious and can spread over body
Skin tags - Answer-Small, elevated growths of skin
Melanoderma - Answer-Hyperpigmentation caused by overproduction of melanocytes in
the epidermis
Chloasma - Answer-Group of brownish macules occurring in one place. Liver spots
Moles - Answer-Small, brown pigmented spots that may be raised
Nevus - Answer-Birthmark or congenital mole
Leukoderma - Answer-Hypopigmentation caused by decreased activity of melanocytes
Albinism - Answer-Congenital failure of skin to produce melanin pigment
Vitiligo - Answer-Characterized by oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not
have normal pigment
Comedones - Answer-Small bumps frequently found on the forehead and chin
associated with acne. Open= blackheads closed= Whiteheads
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