Arizona Cosmetology state Board Exam 72 Questions with Verified Answers
Are benign, Keratin filled cysts that can appear just under the epidermis and
... [Show More] has no visible openings - CORRECT ANSWER Mila
An inflammation of the skin caused by coming in contact with certain chemicals/substances. - CORRECT ANSWER Contact Dermatitis
A soils bump larger than .4 inches that can be easily felt. - CORRECT ANSWER Nodule
Characterized by piles of material on the skin surface, such as crust/scabs or depressions in the skin surface, such as an ulcer. - CORRECT ANSWER Secondary Legion
Itchy swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours caused by a blow or scratch. (Ex. Mosquito, bug bites, and hives) - CORRECT ANSWER Wheal
Freckles - CORRECT ANSWER Lentigo
Abnormal growth of skin - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperthrophy
Open legion of the skin or mucus membrane of the body accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth and possibly weeping fluids. - CORRECT ANSWER Ulcer
Chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks, nose, and is characterized by flushing. - CORRECT ANSWER Rosacea
Allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to chemical substances. - CORRECT ANSWER Sensitization
A large protruding pocket like lesion filled with sebum. They should be surgically removed. - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous Cysts
What creates melanin, which is the made skin pigment? - CORRECT ANSWER Melanocytes
Aka white heads, what is a hair follicle filled w/ keratin and sebum? - CORRECT ANSWER Comedo
Thickening of the skin caused by the continuous and repeated pressure and can occur anywhere. - CORRECT ANSWER Callus
Fibers of the the secretory nerve that distributed to the sudoriferous glands and sebaceous glands. They are apart of the autonomic nervous system, they regulate the excretion of perspiration from the sweat glands and control the flow of the sebum to the surface of the skin. - CORRECT ANSWER Sensory Nerve Fibers
Invented the high frequency. - CORRECT ANSWER Nikolas Tesla
An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, in color. - CORRECT ANSWER Tumor
Small involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that cause goose flesh/goosebumps. - CORRECT ANSWER Arrector pili muscle
What is a person who specializes in diseases and disorders is the skin, hair and nails? - CORRECT ANSWER Dermatologist
A mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs. (Freckle-skin cancer) - CORRECT ANSWER Lesion
What is a large blister containing watery fluid, similar to a a vesicles but larger. Requires a medical referral. - CORRECT ANSWER Bulla
What is any flat spot or discoloration on the skin. Such as a freckle or red spot left after a pimple had healed? - CORRECT ANSWER Macular
What is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis? (Ex. Poison ivy and poison oak produce these) - CORRECT ANSWER Vesicle
What are dead cells that form a wound or blemish while it is healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material? (Ex. Scab on a sore.) - CORRECT ANSWER Crust
What is a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping? - CORRECT ANSWER Excoriation
What is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis? - CORRECT ANSWER Fissures
What is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER Keloid
What is any dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes? (Ex. Abnormal/excessive dandruff.) - CORRECT ANSWER Scale
What is a lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin after it's healed? - CORRECT ANSWER Scar
What is excessive sweating caused by heat or general body weakness? - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperhidrosis
Also known as "Pink Eye" - CORRECT ANSWER Conjunctivitis
What is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions? - CORRECT ANSWER Impetigo
What skin disease is characterized by red patches covered with silver/white scales and is usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back? - CORRECT ANSWER Psoriasis
What is a condition characterized by hyper pigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated? (Aka livers spots) - CORRECT ANSWER Chloasma
What skin disorder is characterized by a light abnormal patches? It is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells. (Ex. Vitiligo and albinism) - CORRECT ANSWER Leukoderma
Also known as a birthmark. - CORRECT ANSWER Nevus
What is an abnormal brown/wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape? - CORRECT ANSWER Stain
What is a hereditary condition that causes hypo pigmented spots and splotches on the skin that may be related to thyroid conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER Vitiligo
What is the number one cause of the appearance of premature aging? - CORRECT ANSWER The sun
Also known as "aging rays" what are deep penetrating rays that can even go through a glass window. They weaken the collagen and elastin fibers, causing wrinkles and sagging of the tissues? - CORRECT ANSWER UVA rays
Also known as "burning rays" what causes suntans, sunburns, and the majority of skin cancers? They are shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER UVB rays
What occurs when the person develops an allergy to an ingredient or chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with a chemical? - CORRECT ANSWER Allergic contact dermatitis
What occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis? - CORRECT ANSWER Irritant contact dermatitis
Aka onyx; what is the hard protective plate composed mainly of keratin? - CORRECT ANSWER Natural nail
What is the water content of the nail varies between... - CORRECT ANSWER 15 and 20%
What is composed of several major parts, including: The nail plate, nail bed, nail cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium, specialized ligaments, nail folds? - CORRECT ANSWER The natural nail unit
What is the portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows towards the free edge? - CORRECT ANSWER The nail bed
What is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER Bed epithelium
What is the area where the nail plate cells are formed? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail matrix
What is the visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin? (Whitish half moon shape at the base of the nail) - CORRECT ANSWER The lunula
What is the dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate? - CORRECT ANSWER The cuticle
What is the living skin at the base of the natural plate that covers the matrix area? - CORRECT ANSWER Eponychium
What is the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the finger tip and the free edge of the natural nail plate? (It hides) - CORRECT ANSWER Hyponychium
What is a tough band of fibrous tissues that connects bones or holds organs in place? - CORRECT ANSWER Ligament
What are the folds of normal skin that surround the nail plate? - CORRECT ANSWER Nail folds
Nail fold form what? (Train tracks for the nail fold to sit on) - CORRECT ANSWER Nail grooves
Also know as "lateral nail folds" what is the skin overlapping the side of the nail? - CORRECT ANSWER Sidewall
A condition caused by an injury or disease of the nail unit? - CORRECT ANSWER A nail disorder
A condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, causing a dark purplish spot. - CORRECT ANSWER Bruised nails
Noticeably thin, white nail plates that are more flexible than normal. - CORRECT ANSWER Eggshell nails
Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER Beau's lines
A condition in which living skin around the natural nail plate splits and tears. - CORRECT ANSWER Hangnail
White spots on the nails usually caused by minor injury to the nail matrix. - CORRECT ANSWER Leukonychia
Darkening of the fingernails or toenails. - CORRECT ANSWER Melanoychia
Also known as "bitten nails" it is a result of a habit of chewing the nail or the hardened, damaged skin surrounding the nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER Onychophagy
Also known as "split or brittle nails" that have a series of lengthwise ridges giving a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER Onychorrhexis
Also known as "folded nails" is a type of highly curved nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER Plicatured nail
An abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by the nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER Nail pterygiym
Vertical lines running down the the length of the natural nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER Ridges
When a nail curls up on itself (aka pincer nail) - CORRECT ANSWER Trumpet nail
Physical trauma or injury to the nail bed that damages the capillaries and allows small amount of blood. - CORRECT ANSWER Splinter hemorrhages
Blood clots under nail plate. - CORRECT ANSWER Nail psoriasis [Show Less]