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Skin & Hair Disorders and Diseases — Barber Practice Test

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A small, often pigmented growth on the skin ranging from flat to raised, present from birth or developing later, is called a:

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This Barber Skin & Hair Disorders and Diseases practice set has 30 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 70% on the real Barber knowledge test to pass.

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Three questions from the Skin & Hair Disorders and Diseases bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

  1. A flat, discolored spot on the skin that is neither raised nor depressed, such as a freckle, is classified as which type of primary lesion?

    • Macule — Correct answer
    • Papule
    • Pustule
    • Wheal

    Explanation: A macule is a flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or flat mole. It is not raised above or depressed below the surrounding skin.

    Handbook: Skin & Hair Disorders and Diseases — Primary Lesions: Macule

  2. A small, solid raised bump on the skin that contains no visible fluid is called a:

    • Papule — Correct answer
    • Vesicle
    • Macule
    • Ulcer

    Explanation: A papule is a small, solid, raised lesion that does not contain fluid. If it fills with pus, it becomes a pustule.

    Handbook: Skin & Hair Disorders and Diseases — Primary Lesions: Papule

  3. A raised, inflamed lesion containing pus is known as a:

    • Pustule — Correct answer
    • Macule
    • Tubercle
    • Crust

    Explanation: A pustule is an inflamed, pus-filled lesion, similar to a pimple. The pus is a sign of infection or inflammation.

    Handbook: Skin & Hair Disorders and Diseases — Primary Lesions: Pustule