● Salicylic acid: A drug used to treat a variety of skin disorders, including dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne and warts. ● Sebaceous glands: Tiny glands that secrete a lubricating substance called sebum either into hair follicles or directly onto the skin’s surface. ● Seborrhea: Excess sebum secretion causing increased facial oiliness and a greasy scalp. ● Sebum: An oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. ● Sensitive skin: Skin that readily experiences itching, burning, chafing, stinging. ● Scratch: A skin mark caused by the stroking of the skin with fingernails or s sharp instrument. ● Subcutaneous: A medical term referring to the area beneath the skin. ● Scale: The thin cells of the epidermis shed from the skin. ● Scar: An area of fibrous tissue left behind on the skin after damaged tissue is healed. ● Sty: A small pus-filled abscess near the eyelashes caused by an infection with staphylococcus aureus. ● Sulfur: A mineral component of vitamin B1 and of several essential amino acids. Sulfur is necessary for
the body’s production of collagen, which helps to form connective tissue. ● Sunburn: Inflammation of the skin as a result of overexposure to the sun. ● Swelling: An abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid. ● Systemic: Refers to the internal administration of medications and the combined organs of the body; also refers to a disease that affects many or all the organs or systems of the body. ● Trauma: Emotional shock or physical injury. ● Topical medications: Drugs that are applied directly to the surface of the skin. ● Wet wraps: A type of topical preparation useful in conditions characterized by vesicles, pustules, exudates and crust, such as acute dermatitis. ● Witch hazel: An extract of the leaves and bark of the hamamelis virginiana plant used as an effective astringent. ● Xerosis: Abnormal dryness of the skin. ● Zinc oxide: An ingredient in many skin preparations that has a mild astringent action and soothing effect, used to treat painful, itchy or moist skin conditions, such as eczema.
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57. Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema is characterized by the following? a. Dry itching, scaling, oozing rash. b. Irritated scalp with ashy grey patches. c. Purple bruising on the cheeks. d. Dry cracked lips in the wintertime. 58. Eczema refers to a group of inflammatory conditions that affects the? a. The bottom of feet, fingernails and eyebrows. b. Palm of hands, ears, and eyes. c. Face, neck, elbows, knees, hands and feet. d. Ankles, toes, lips and face, 59. When the skin’s natural barrier is weakened it is less likely to? a. Have a radiant glow. b. To be dull and flaky. c. To Protect against irritants and allergens. d. Retain moisture. 60. Irritant contact dermatitis this condition causes localized burning and inflammation and occurs when? a. When the client is sleeping. b. When the skin meets a chemical substance irritating to the skin. c. When the client consumes too much fruit juice. d. When the client uses harsh detergents for the first time.
51. When treating clients with skin disorders it is important for the skincare profession to build? a. Self-esteem. b. Mental health. c. A trusting relationship. d. Treatment protocols. 52. The primary function of the integumentary system? a. Cover the body. b. To bind the connective tissues together. c. Work to create new cells. d. To protect. 53. The epidermis is composed of how many layers? a. Two layers, the horny layer and outer layer. b. One layer, the acid mantle. c. Five layers. d. Three layers. 54. The first thing the skincare professional see is the client’s skin, which is comprised of? a. Sensations of touch, pain, heat. b. Nutrients, toxins and sunlight. c. Body temperature dehydration and vitamin D. d. Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous. 55. Inflammation is often characterized by? a. UV radiation, swelling and squeezing. b. Irritants, damaged cells, and pathogens. c. Pathogens, trauma and pain. d. Discomfort, restricted mobility and pain. 56. Long term chronic inflammation lasting for several months and even years can cause significant? a. Pain, redness and wrinkles. b. Tissue damage, scarring and thickening of connective tissues.
c. Foreign bodies and viruses. d. Immobility, swelling and heat.
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