California Barber Written ExamSkin Care ServicesHard
A barber notices a client's skin has tiny, red, thread-like lines visible just beneath the surface, particularly around the nose and cheeks. These are often associated with fragile capillaries and can be exacerbated by sun exposure or harsh products. What is the correct term for this skin condition?
- ATelangiectasias
- BComedones
- CMilia
- DHyperpigmentation
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Telangiectasias
Telangiectasias are commonly known as spider veins or couperose skin, characterized by small, dilated blood vessels (capillaries) that appear as red, thread-like lines on the skin surface, matching the description exactly.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Comedones are blackheads or whiteheads, which are clogged pores, not visible blood vessels.
- C. Milia are small, white, pearl-like cysts, which are keratin-filled and not related to blood vessels.
- D. Hyperpigmentation refers to dark spots or patches caused by excess melanin, not red thread-like lines.
Telangiectasias (Spider Veins)
A common skin condition characterized by the presence of small, dilated blood vessels (capillaries) that appear as fine red or purple lines on the skin surface.
- Often found on the face (nose, cheeks) and legs.
- Can be caused by sun damage, genetics, rosacea, or trauma.
- Treatments include laser therapy or sclerotherapy.
Memory trick: Telangiectasias are Tiny Thread-like Tubes.