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MILADY ESTHETICS CHAPTER 4- DISORDERS AND DISEASES OF THE SKIN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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MILADY ESTHETICS CHAPTER 4-DISORDERS AND DISEASES OF THE SKIN
What is a Skin Tag? - ANSWERS-Small outgrowth or extension of the skin that
looks like a flap. They are benign and are common under the arms, on the neck,
or breast area caused by friction. These are abnormal growth of skin (not normal),
so be aware of these when presented on the body. They are common in diabetics.
What is Conjunctivitis? - ANSWERS-A.k.a *Pink eye*, is inflammation of the mucus
membrane around the eye due to chemical, bacterial, or viral causes. *Very
Contagious* and can be treated with antibiotics.
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1? - ANSWERS-Fever blisters or cold sores. The
blisters usually appear on the lips or nostrils. When it is inactive, it is stored
behind the ear.
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 2? - ANSWERS-Genital Herpes. When inactive, it is
stored in the hips.
True or False: When a client has an active herpes lesion, the esthetician is able to
perform waxes and other services as long as you are wearing gloves? - ANSWERS-
FALSE.
,What may cause a herpes breakout? - ANSWERS-Peels, waxing, or other stimuli
may cause a breakout, even if the condition is not currently active.
What is Herpes Zoster? - ANSWERS-A.k.a Shingles, are a painful skin condition due
to reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
What are the characteristics of Shingles? - ANSWERS-It is a viral infection of the
sensory nerves characterized by groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs
in a *ring or line*
What is impetigo and what are the characteristics of it? - ANSWERS-A *bacterial
infection* of the skin that often occurs in children. Characterized by clusters of
small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria. *it is EXTREMELY contagious*.
What is Onychocmycosis? - ANSWERS-Fungal Infection that produces symptoms
of thick, brittle discolored nails.
What is Tinea? - ANSWERS-Fungal Infections.
What is Tinea Corporis? - ANSWERS-A.k.a Ringworm, it is caused by a fungus.
When you are in your treatment room, beware of this with your sheets and
towels. Make sure you switch them out!
, What is Verruca? - ANSWERS-A.k.a Warts, is a hypertrophy of the papillae and
epidermis caused by a virus. They are not cancerous, but *they are contagious*
(Comes from HPV Virus, and HPV is contagious)
True or false: I cannot wax a patient that has warts? - ANSWERS-True, do not wax
over warts!
What is Dermatillomania? - ANSWERS-A form of obsessive compulsive disorder
(OCD) in which the person picks at their skin to the point of injury, infection, or
scarring. A person with this disorder finds the picking stress relieving and not
painful.
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? - ANSWERS-A psychological disorder in which
the client has a preoccupation with their appearance.
What is Folliculitis? - ANSWERS-Hair that grows under the surface instead of
growing up and out of the follicle, causing a bacterial infection. These ingrown
hairs are common in men usually from *shaving* (Has pus)
What is Pseudofolliculitis? - ANSWERS-A.k.a Razor Bumps. Resembles Folliculitis
without the pus or infection.
What is Pruritus? - ANSWERS-The medical term for itching.
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