Acne

Question 1

An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands, characterized by excess sebum production

Answer 1

acne

Question 2

Acne is caused by the growth of this bacteria

Answer 2

Propionibacterium (P. acne)

Question 3

A type of acne characterized by red, inflamed lesions caused by inflammation

Answer 3

papules

Question 4

A type of acne characterized by fluid from dead white blood cells that fought infection

Answer 4

pustules

Question 5

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

Answer 5

cysts

Question 6

The term for the entire follicle that includes the hair shaft, sebaceous gland, and sebaceous duct or canale

Answer 6

pilosebaceous unit

Question 7

Opening of a hair follicle is called an…

Answer 7

ostium

Question 8

A non-inflamed build-up of cells, sebum, and other debris inside a follicle is called a…

Answer 8

comedone

Question 9

Also known as a blackhead

Answer 9

open comedone

Question 10

A comedone where the opening of the follicle is blocked

Answer 10

closed comedone

Question 11

Small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter are called…

Answer 11

sebaceous filaments

Question 12

Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm, white papules under the skin, with no visible opening, usually around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead

Answer 12

milia

Question 13

A hereditary factory in which dead skin cells build up because they do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skill

Answer 13

retention hyperkeratosis

Question 14

Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face. Often white, yellow, or flesh colored and doughnut-shaped

Answer 14

sebaceous hyperplasia

Question 15

A severe oiliness of the skin; an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands. When on the scalp it is called dandruff of seborrheic dermatitis

Answer 15

seborrhea

Question 16

What grade of acne consists of minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules?

Answer 16

Grade I

Question 17

What grade of acne consists of many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules?

Answer 17

Grade II

Question 18

What grade of acne consists of red and flamed skin with many comedones, papules, and pustules?

Answer 18

Grade III

Question 19

What grade of acne consists of cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation?

Answer 19

Grade IV

Question 20

Name some of the events that can lead to hormone fluctuations, which can contribute to oil production changes that lead to acne

Answer 20

puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, perimenopause, changes to birth control,

Question 21

Name some acne triggers

Answer 21

hormones, genetics, environment, lifestyle, cosmetics and skincare products, diet

Question 22

Ingredients that can clog or irritate follicles are described as…

Answer 22

comedogenic

Question 23

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

Answer 23

polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)