Arkansas Esthetician Practice Exam

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What is a Scale related to skin conditions?

Shedding of dead skin cells of the epidermis
Open lesion visible on the skin surface
Hereditary rash or inflammation of the skin
Rash caused by allergic reaction

The correct answer is: Shedding of dead skin cells of the epidermis

A scale in terms of skin conditions refers to the shedding of dead skin cells from the epidermis. This can occur naturally as part of the skin's renewal process, or can be a symptom of certain skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Options B, C, and D are all types of skin conditions, but they do not specifically refer to the shedding of dead skin cells. Option B refers to a visible lesion, option C mentions a hereditary rash or inflammation, and option D describes a rash caused by an allergic reaction. These conditions may have scales as a symptom or characteristic, but they do not directly refer to a scale. Therefore, option A is the most appropriate and specific answer to the question.