Acne Flashcards
An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands, characterized by excess sebum production
acne
Acne is caused by the growth of this bacteria
Propionibacterium (P. acne)
A type of acne characterized by red, inflamed lesions caused by inflammation
papules
A type of acne characterized by fluid from dead white blood cells that fought infection
pustules
A type of acne characterized by nodules made up of deep pockets of infection. Skin forms hardened tissue around the infection to stop the spread of bacteria
cysts
The term for the entire follicle that includes the hair shaft, sebaceous gland, and sebaceous duct or canale
pilosebaceous unit
Opening of a hair follicle is called an…
ostium
A non-inflamed build-up of cells, sebum, and other debris inside a follicle is called a…
comedone
Also known as a blackhead
open comedone
A comedone where the opening of the follicle is blocked
closed comedone
Small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter are called…
sebaceous filaments
Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm, white papules under the skin, with no visible opening, usually around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead
milia
A hereditary factory in which dead skin cells build up because they do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skill
retention hyperkeratosis
Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face. Often white, yellow, or flesh colored and doughnut-shaped
sebaceous hyperplasia
A severe oiliness of the skin; an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands. When on the scalp it is called dandruff of seborrheic dermatitis
seborrhea
What grade of acne consists of minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules?
Grade I
What grade of acne consists of many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules?
Grade II
What grade of acne consists of red and flamed skin with many comedones, papules, and pustules?
Grade III
What grade of acne consists of cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation?
Grade IV
Name some of the events that can lead to hormone fluctuations, which can contribute to oil production changes that lead to acne
puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, perimenopause, changes to birth control,
Name some acne triggers
hormones, genetics, environment, lifestyle, cosmetics and skincare products, diet
Ingredients that can clog or irritate follicles are described as…
comedogenic
The name for a hormonal condition that affects 1 in 20 women in their childbearing years, symptoms include: increased androgens, cysts in ovaries, irregular menstrual cycle, insulin resistance, excessive hair growth
polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
