MILADY ESTHETICS CHAPTER 4
DISORDERS DISEASES OF THE SKIN
EXAMINATION TEST QUESTIONS ANSWERS
ACCURATE REVIEW SHEET GRADED A+
●● Dermatologist
Answer: is a physician who treats these disorders and diseases
●● Dermatologists and physicians
Answer: are qualified to treat skin problems, but estheticians may not
diagnose or treat disorders and diseases of the skin beyond their scope of
practice, however, estheticians can help clients with many common
disorders and conditions such as rosacea, minor acne, and sensitive skin
●● Lesions
Answer: are structural changes in the tissues causes by damage or injury
●● Primary lesions
Answer: are lesions in the early stages of development or change
●● Bulla
Answer: A large blister containing watery fluid. It is similar to a vesicle,
but larger
,●● Cyst
Answer: A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection,
or other matter above or below the skin. An acne cyst is one type of cyst
●● Macule
Answer: A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a
red spot, left after a pimple has healed. They are neither raised nor
sunken
●● Nodules
Answer: these are often referred to as tumors, but they are smaller
bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or
infection
●● Papule
Answer: A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may
develop into a pustule. It is less than half an inch (1.25 cm) in diameter
and may have varied appearance in color and are either rounded,
smooth, or rough
●● Pustule
Answer: An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing
pus, a fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria and other debris; a
, small pus-containing blister that may or may not be caused by an
infection. Acne pustule in hair follicles are not infectious
●● Tubercle
Answer: An abnormal rounded, solid lump, larger than a papule
●● Tumor
Answer: a large nodule, an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive
cell multiplication, varying in size, shape, and color
●● Vesicle
Answer: A small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and
poison oak produce vesicles
●● Wheal
Answer: An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin
allergy reaction, or stings. Hives and mosquito bites are wheals. Hives
are called urticaria and can also be caused by exposure to allergens used
in products
●● Secondary lesions
Answer: of the skin develop in the layer stages of disease and change the
structure of tissues and organs
DISORDERS DISEASES OF THE SKIN
EXAMINATION TEST QUESTIONS ANSWERS
ACCURATE REVIEW SHEET GRADED A+
●● Dermatologist
Answer: is a physician who treats these disorders and diseases
●● Dermatologists and physicians
Answer: are qualified to treat skin problems, but estheticians may not
diagnose or treat disorders and diseases of the skin beyond their scope of
practice, however, estheticians can help clients with many common
disorders and conditions such as rosacea, minor acne, and sensitive skin
●● Lesions
Answer: are structural changes in the tissues causes by damage or injury
●● Primary lesions
Answer: are lesions in the early stages of development or change
●● Bulla
Answer: A large blister containing watery fluid. It is similar to a vesicle,
but larger
,●● Cyst
Answer: A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection,
or other matter above or below the skin. An acne cyst is one type of cyst
●● Macule
Answer: A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a
red spot, left after a pimple has healed. They are neither raised nor
sunken
●● Nodules
Answer: these are often referred to as tumors, but they are smaller
bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or
infection
●● Papule
Answer: A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may
develop into a pustule. It is less than half an inch (1.25 cm) in diameter
and may have varied appearance in color and are either rounded,
smooth, or rough
●● Pustule
Answer: An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing
pus, a fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria and other debris; a
, small pus-containing blister that may or may not be caused by an
infection. Acne pustule in hair follicles are not infectious
●● Tubercle
Answer: An abnormal rounded, solid lump, larger than a papule
●● Tumor
Answer: a large nodule, an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive
cell multiplication, varying in size, shape, and color
●● Vesicle
Answer: A small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and
poison oak produce vesicles
●● Wheal
Answer: An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin
allergy reaction, or stings. Hives and mosquito bites are wheals. Hives
are called urticaria and can also be caused by exposure to allergens used
in products
●● Secondary lesions
Answer: of the skin develop in the layer stages of disease and change the
structure of tissues and organs
