Louisiana Esthetics State Board Practice Test

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What describes a pigmented, elevated spot above the surface of the skin?

Wart
Mole
Fissure
Cyst

The correct answer is: Mole

A pigmented, elevated spot above the surface of the skin is best described as a mole. Moles, or nevi, are small, dark brown or black spots that can be flat or raised and are usually made up of clusters of melanocytes, the skin cells that produce pigment. They can vary in size and color, but their defining characteristic is their pigmentation and elevation above the skin surface. Warts, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), typically present as rough, raised lesions but are not primarily pigmented. Fissures refer to cracks or breaks in the skin, often occurring in dry areas and do not involve pigmentation or elevation. Cysts are closed pockets of tissue that may be filled with fluid or pus, and they also do not match the description of being a pigmented, elevated spot. Therefore, a mole is the clear choice as it encapsulates both the elevation and pigmentation described in the question.