Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible for up to ____________ percent of skin aging
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85
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It is recommended that you wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPE of at least ________
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15
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A _____________ is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule
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tubercle
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which of these terms refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes?
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scales
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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are _________
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milia
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An open comedo is also known as a ____________
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blackhead
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Which of these is an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching?
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Eczema
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A __________ is an abnormal brown- or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape
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stain
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The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of _____________
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albinism
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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?
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malignant melanoma
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A cosmetologist must not serve a client who is suffering from an inflamed skin disorder, regardless of whether it is infectious, unless the client _____________
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has a physician's note permitting the client to receive
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A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness is ___________________
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seborrheic dermatitis
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The term ____________ refers to abnormal colorations that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders
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dyschromias
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A(n) _____________ is a type of keratoma
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callus
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Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the ____________ glands
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sebaceous
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A predisposition to acne is based on heredity and ____________
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hormones
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Noncomedogenic products are specifically designed and proven not to clog the __________
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follicles
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People have ____________ over the intrinsic factors that affect skin aging
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little control
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The best defense against pollutants is to ____________
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follow a good daily skin care routine
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Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the _______
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epidermis
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A pustule is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing ____________ in the top of the lesion
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pus
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A ______________is a large, protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum
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sebaceous cyst
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A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, also known as a "liver" spot, is a ______________
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macule
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Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, that is generally caused by bacteria is _____________
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bromhidrosis
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A _____________________ is a slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed
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scar
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A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is ____________
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impetigo
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A ____________ is an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours
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wheal
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A(n) ____________ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
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fissure
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A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis is a _______________
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vesicle
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In the ABCDE Cancer Checklist established by the American Cancer Society, what does the C stand for?
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Circumference
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When bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, it is known as _______________
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anaerobic
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UVA rays, also known as _________________, are deep-penetrating rays that can even go through a glass window
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aging rays
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An allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance is known as ______________
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sensitization
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An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is
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miliaria rubra
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A large blister containing a watery fluid that is similar to a vesicle is ______________
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