Healthcare /Hair Chemistry: Chapter 4 Skin Disorders and Diseases Book Test Part 3
Hair Chemistry: Chapter 4 Skin Disorders and Diseases Book Test Part 3
This deck covers key questions and answers related to skin disorders and diseases, focusing on types of skin cancer, prevention methods, and factors affecting skin health.
Which type of cancer is characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules A. actinic keratosis B. basal cell carcinoma C. squamous cell carcinoma D. malignant melanoma
c. squamous cell carcinoma
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Which type of cancer is characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules A. actinic keratosis B. basal cell carcinoma C. squamous cell carcinoma D. malignant melanoma
c. squamous cell carcinoma
Which of these skin changes may indicate skin cancer? A. an extreme sunburn B. a new cluster of freckles on the face C. a new sore on the hand that heals D. a new lesion or discoloration on the scalp
d. a new lesion or discoloration on the scalp
You are a cosmetologist who frequently applies haircolor to your clients' hair. You notice skin inflammation on the palms of your hands. What may be the cause, and what should you do? A. You may have come into contact with a corrosive substance and should apply lotion to the area. B. You may have developed a form of skin cancer. C. You may have developed actinic keratosis. D. You may have developed an allergy to a chemical in the haircolor. You should be tested by a dermatologist.
d. You may have developed an allergy to a chemical in the haircolor. You should be tested by a dermatologist.
Which is an important step for preventing contact dermatitis? A. Use gloves or implements when working with irritation chemicals. B. Avoid sun exposure during peak sun times. C. Wash your hands frequently, and keep them dry. D. Apply an exfoliation product.
A. Use gloves or implements when working with irritation chemicals.
Which of the following is true about sensitization? A. Sensitization if a form of skin cancer that should be referred to a dermatologist. B. Sensitization is a form of allergic contact dermatitis caused by repeated exposure to a substance. C. Sensitization is not a form of contact dermatitis. D. Sensitization is a form of contact dermatitis that occurs when irritants damage the skin.
b. Sensitization is a form of allergic contact dermatitis caused by repeated exposure to a substance.
The __ is the largest organ and protects from harmful organisms and is the first defense against environmental assaults. A. heart B. skin C. spleen D. lungs
b. skin
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which type of cancer is characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules A. actinic keratosis B. basal cell carcinoma C. squamous cell carcinoma D. malignant melanoma | c. squamous cell carcinoma |
Which of these skin changes may indicate skin cancer? A. an extreme sunburn B. a new cluster of freckles on the face C. a new sore on the hand that heals D. a new lesion or discoloration on the scalp | d. a new lesion or discoloration on the scalp |
You are a cosmetologist who frequently applies haircolor to your clients' hair. You notice skin inflammation on the palms of your hands. What may be the cause, and what should you do? A. You may have come into contact with a corrosive substance and should apply lotion to the area. B. You may have developed a form of skin cancer. C. You may have developed actinic keratosis. D. You may have developed an allergy to a chemical in the haircolor. You should be tested by a dermatologist. | d. You may have developed an allergy to a chemical in the haircolor. You should be tested by a dermatologist. |
Which is an important step for preventing contact dermatitis? A. Use gloves or implements when working with irritation chemicals. B. Avoid sun exposure during peak sun times. C. Wash your hands frequently, and keep them dry. D. Apply an exfoliation product. | A. Use gloves or implements when working with irritation chemicals. |
Which of the following is true about sensitization? A. Sensitization if a form of skin cancer that should be referred to a dermatologist. B. Sensitization is a form of allergic contact dermatitis caused by repeated exposure to a substance. C. Sensitization is not a form of contact dermatitis. D. Sensitization is a form of contact dermatitis that occurs when irritants damage the skin. | b. Sensitization is a form of allergic contact dermatitis caused by repeated exposure to a substance. |
The __ is the largest organ and protects from harmful organisms and is the first defense against environmental assaults. A. heart B. skin C. spleen D. lungs | b. skin |
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the __ glands. A. sudoriferous B. sweat C. sebaceous D. adrenal | c. sebaceous |
People have __ over the intrinsic factors that affect skin aging. A. no control B. considerable control C. little control D. total control | c. little control |
Many scientists and dermatologists believe that exposure to the sun is responsible for __ percent of skin aging. A. 50 to 55 B. 60 to 65 C. 70 to 75 D. 80 to 85 | d. 80 to 85 |
What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised? A. basal cell carcinoma B. malignant melanoma C. squamous cell carcinoma D. verruca cell | b. malignant melanoma |