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Ch. 11 Fire Flashcards

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Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face. An overgrowth of the sebaceous gland, they appear similar to open comedones; often doughnut-shaped, with sebaceous material in the center.

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Sebaceous Hyperplasia

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Common form of eczema; mainly affects oily areas; characterized by inflammation, scaling, and/or itching.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions; also called diaphoresis.

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Hyperhidrosis

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Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of a fever or skin disease, that requires medical treatment.

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Anhidrosis

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Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure. Also known as prickly heat.

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Milaria Rubra

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Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies and irritants.

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Atopic Dermatitis

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Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical.

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Contact Dermatitis

Occupational disorders from ingredients in cosmetics and chemical solutions can cause contact dermatitis (a.k.a. dermatitis venenata). Allergic contact dermatitis is from exposure to allergens; irritant contact dermatitis is from exposure to irritants.

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Acne-like condition around the mouth. These are mainly small clusters of papules that could be caused by toothpaste used on the face.

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Perioral Dermatitis

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Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury or infection.

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Edema

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Redness caused by inflammation.

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Erythema

A red lesion is erythemic.

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Also known as razor bumps; resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection.

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Pseudofolliculitis

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Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales. It is caused by an overproliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast. Immune dysfunction could be the cause.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.

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Also known as hives; caused by an allergic reaction from the body’s histamine production.

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Urticaria

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Vascular dilation of the blood vessels.

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Vasodialation

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Dilation of the capillary walls. Describes capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distended blood vessels. Commonly called couperose skin and characterized by redness.

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Telangiectasia

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A lesion that involves the blood or circulatory system. Also referred to as Tertiary Lesion.

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Vascular Lesion

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Lesions in the early stages of development or change. Characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color or by elevation formed by fluid in a cavity, such as vesicles or pustules. Bulla, cyst, macule, nodules, papule, pustule, tubercle, tumor, vesicle, wheal.

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Primary Lesions

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Develop in later stages of disease and change the structure of tissues and organs. Crust, excoriation, acne excoriee, fissure, keloid, scale, scar, ulcer.

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Secondary Lesions

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Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum; ranges in size from a pea to an orange. It usually appears on the scalp, neck, an back; also called a wen.

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Steatomas

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Over-production of pigment. Chloasma, Lentigo, Melasma, Nevus, Stain, Tan.

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Hyperpigmantation

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Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches. Albinism, Leukoderma, Vetiligo.

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Hypopigmentation

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Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, an a few papules.

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GRADE I ACNE

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Many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules.

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GRADE II ACNE

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Red and inflamed, many comedones, papules, and pustules.

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GRADE III ACNE

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Cystic acne. Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation are present. Scar formation from tissue damage is common.

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GRADE IV ACNE

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Grades of Acne

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4 grades

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Pimple; small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus.

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Papule

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Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the head of the pimple.

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Pustule

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Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of a fever or skin disease, that requires medical treatment.

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Anhidrosis

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Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales. It is caused by an overproliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast. Immune dysfunction could be the cause.

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower backs.

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Inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hairs. The cause is typically from ingrown hairs due to shaving or other epilation methods.

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Folliculitis

Also known as folliculitis barbae, sycosis barbae, or barber’s itch.

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Pigmented nevus; a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black. Some are flat, resembling freckles; others are raised and darker.

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Mole

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Meaning Cancerous

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Malignant

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Brown spots and growths on the skin that are usually harmless-but not always. Atypical moles.

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Melanoma

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ABCDE’S of Melanoma Detection

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Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving

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_________is a protective immunovascular response that involves immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. The purpose of _________ is to eliminate the initial cause of cell injury, clear out necrotic cells and tissues damaged from the original insult and the _________ process, and to initiate tissue repair.

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Inflammation (2), inflammatory

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An inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in server cases the formation of papules and pustules.

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Rosacea

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What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation?

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Sun Exposure

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Defined as abnormal growths. Hpertrophy, Actinic Keratoses, Hyperkeratosis, Keratoma, Keratosis, Keratosis Pilaris, Mole, Skin Tag, Verruca.

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Hypertrophies of the Skin

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An abnormal growth; many are benign, or harmless, however, some growths are premalignant or malignant and can be dangerous. Can be described as thickening of a tissue. Keloids are an example of this.

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Hypertrophy

*Hypertrophic is used to describe thickening of a tissue.

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A pigmented nevus (birthmark); a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black. Some are flat, resembling freckles; others are raised and darker. Most are benign, but changes in color or shape should be checked by a physician. Hairs are common and should not be removed unless by a physician because it may irritate or cause structural change.

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Mole

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Caused by exposure to the sun, a change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation that damages the skin. Basically visible skin and cell damage.

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Tan

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Acne, Asteatosis, Comedo, Furuncle, Carbuncles, MIlia, Sebaceous Hyperplasia, Seborrhea, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Steatoma.

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Disorders of the Sebaceous (oil) Glands

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Anhidrosis, Bromhidrosis, Hyperhidrosis, Miliaria Rubra (prickly heat).

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Disorders of the Sudoriferous (sweat) Glands

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Conjunctivitis, Herpes Simplex Virus 1, Herpes Simplex Virus 2, Herpes Zoster, Impetigo, Tinea, Tinea Corporis, Wart.

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Contagious Diseases

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Genetics/heredity, clogged follicles, bacteria, triggers include hormones, stress, cosmetics, skin care products, and foods.

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Causes of Acne

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Similar to open comedones, are mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter. These filaments also block the follicle and can cause an acne breakout They are often found on the nose.

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Sebaceous Filaments

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_________ must be knowledgeable about skin disorders and diseases. Recognizing these conditions can help the _______ work with clients effectively and safely.

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Estheticians

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