Utah Esthetician State Board Practice Exam

Which type of infection is characterized by red, inflamed patches on the skin, often associated with rosacea?

1. Bacterial infection

2. Viral infection

3. Fungal infection

4. Vascular condition

The correct answer is: Vascular condition

The correct answer is a vascular condition because rosacea is primarily characterized by its effect on blood vessels in the face, which leads to redness and inflammation. In rosacea, the tiny blood vessels dilate, causing persistent facial flushing and the appearance of red patches, often coupled with visible blood vessels. This condition is not caused by an infectious agent, but rather it is related to vascular and inflammatory processes. While bacterial, viral, and fungal infections typically arise from pathogens causing active biological infections with specific triggers and symptoms, rosacea is categorized under vascular conditions because it involves the body’s response to various stimuli that affect blood flow and skin appearance rather than a direct microbial invasion.