NIC Esthetician Written ExamScientific ConceptsEasy
During a skin analysis, an esthetician observes a client has numerous small, benign outgrowths of skin, particularly in areas of friction like the neck and underarms. These soft, flesh-colored or slightly pigmented lesions are commonly referred to as:
- ASkin tags
- BKeratoses
- CMilia
- DNevi
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Correct answer: A. Skin tags
Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small, benign, flesh-colored or pigmented growths that commonly appear in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing, such as the neck, underarms, and groin.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Keratoses are rough, scaly lesions, often sun-induced (actinic) or age-related (seborrheic), not soft outgrowths.
- C. Milia are tiny, white, pearly cysts, usually found on the face, caused by trapped keratin, not soft outgrowths in friction areas.
- D. Nevi (moles) are typically pigmented macules or papules, not usually described as 'outgrowths' in friction areas.
Skin Tags (Acrochordons)
Small, benign, soft, flesh-colored or slightly pigmented outgrowths of skin.
- Common in areas of friction (neck, underarms)
- Benign and harmless
- Also known as acrochordons
Memory trick: Skin tags hang like little clothing tags.