CIDESCO 2026 ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ primary lesions include. Answer: macules-papules-bullae
◉ the medical term for a single permanently dilated capillary is.
Answer: telangiectasis
◉ Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of. Answer: Collagen
fibres
◉ contagious skin diseases are due to. Answer: microbiological
influences
◉ Oedema. Answer: swelling caused by excess fluid
◉ what are some factors that affect skin absorption?. Answer:
condition of the stratum corneum, hydration levels, oiliness of the
skin, size of the products molecules, temperature of the skin, pore
size
, ◉ what are the categories of skin conditions?. Answer: rates,
infections, sebaceous gland disorders, sudoriferous gland disorders,
skin growths, pigmentation disorders, and aging factors
◉ name some characteristics of rashes. Answer: small red bumps,
hives (urticaria) blisters, scales, and erythema (redness)
◉ List all of the Primary Lesions. Answer: Macules, wheals, papules,
pustules, vesicles, nodules/tumors, and cysts.
◉ Define Macule. Answer: a flat discoloration on the skins surface.
Large freckles are an example
◉ define Wheal. Answer: a solid formation above the skin caused by
insect bites or allergic reactions. raised and defined
◉ Define Papule. Answer: a small elevation of the skin that does not
contain pus. similar to vesicles in size and can become pustules
◉ Define Pustule. Answer: a small elevation filled with pus. Usually
appears red and cloudy or white
◉ define Vesicle. Answer: a fluid filled elevation in the skin caused
by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ primary lesions include. Answer: macules-papules-bullae
◉ the medical term for a single permanently dilated capillary is.
Answer: telangiectasis
◉ Keloids are formed by abnormal growth of. Answer: Collagen
fibres
◉ contagious skin diseases are due to. Answer: microbiological
influences
◉ Oedema. Answer: swelling caused by excess fluid
◉ what are some factors that affect skin absorption?. Answer:
condition of the stratum corneum, hydration levels, oiliness of the
skin, size of the products molecules, temperature of the skin, pore
size
, ◉ what are the categories of skin conditions?. Answer: rates,
infections, sebaceous gland disorders, sudoriferous gland disorders,
skin growths, pigmentation disorders, and aging factors
◉ name some characteristics of rashes. Answer: small red bumps,
hives (urticaria) blisters, scales, and erythema (redness)
◉ List all of the Primary Lesions. Answer: Macules, wheals, papules,
pustules, vesicles, nodules/tumors, and cysts.
◉ Define Macule. Answer: a flat discoloration on the skins surface.
Large freckles are an example
◉ define Wheal. Answer: a solid formation above the skin caused by
insect bites or allergic reactions. raised and defined
◉ Define Papule. Answer: a small elevation of the skin that does not
contain pus. similar to vesicles in size and can become pustules
◉ Define Pustule. Answer: a small elevation filled with pus. Usually
appears red and cloudy or white
◉ define Vesicle. Answer: a fluid filled elevation in the skin caused
by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the
