Louisiana Esthetics State Board Practice Test

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Which of the following describes hyperhidrosis?

Increased oil production
Localized skin infection
Excessive sweating
Scaling or peeling skin

The correct answer is: Excessive sweating

Hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating beyond what is necessary for thermoregulation. This condition can occur in specific areas of the body or be generalized, affecting the entire body. It often leads to significant discomfort and can impact an individual's daily life, causing issues such as social anxiety or embarrassment because of visible perspiration. The other options describe different conditions unrelated to hyperhidrosis. Increased oil production refers to seborrhea, which is not related to sweating. A localized skin infection pertains to infections like abscesses or folliculitis, which involve pathogens affecting the skin rather than sweat production. Scaling or peeling skin can indicate conditions like eczema or psoriasis, which are concerned with skin texture and condition rather than the body's sweating mechanism. Understanding these distinctions is crucial in the context of esthetics and skincare, highlighting the unique characteristics of hyperhidrosis.