MILADY CIMA CHAPTER 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE
acne/acne vulgaris
skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions
and bacteria
albinism/congenital hypopigmentation
a rare genetic condition characterized by absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin,
hair, and eyes
Allergic contact dermatitis/ACD
an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with the chemical
anaerobic
cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
anhidrosis
deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat; often a result of damage to autonomic nerves
basal cell carcinoma
most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules
, bromhidrosis
foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet; generally caused by bacteria
bulla
large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle; requires medical referral
chloasma
a condition characterized by hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated and is generally caused by
cumulative sun exposure or aging; similar to melasma
cicatrix/scar
lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or skin lesion has healed
conjunctivitis/pinkeye
infection of the eye(s) that may be caused by bacteria or virus; can be extremely contagious
contact dermatitis
inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances
crust
dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while healing; accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes
mixed with epidermal cells
cyst
closed, irregularly developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the
skin; requires medical referral
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE
acne/acne vulgaris
skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions
and bacteria
albinism/congenital hypopigmentation
a rare genetic condition characterized by absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin,
hair, and eyes
Allergic contact dermatitis/ACD
an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with the chemical
anaerobic
cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
anhidrosis
deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat; often a result of damage to autonomic nerves
basal cell carcinoma
most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules
, bromhidrosis
foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet; generally caused by bacteria
bulla
large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle; requires medical referral
chloasma
a condition characterized by hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated and is generally caused by
cumulative sun exposure or aging; similar to melasma
cicatrix/scar
lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or skin lesion has healed
conjunctivitis/pinkeye
infection of the eye(s) that may be caused by bacteria or virus; can be extremely contagious
contact dermatitis
inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances
crust
dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while healing; accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes
mixed with epidermal cells
cyst
closed, irregularly developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the
skin; requires medical referral
