CH.4 Disorders and Diseases of the Skin. Flashcards
What is a physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin?
Dermatologist.
What statement is true of skin conditions in general?
They are difficult to categorize.
What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change?
Primary.
What body system do vascular lesions involve?
Circulatory.
What type of lesions are depressions in the skin?
Secondary.
Characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity.
Primary lesions.
A structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury.
Lesion.
Condition characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules.
Squamous cell carcinoma.
How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions?
Once a year.
Condition characterized by dark or black patches on the skin which are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.
Malignant melanoma.
Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage.
Actinic keratosis.
A melanoma has a diameter that is at least as large as a…
Pencil eraser.
Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules.
Grade III acne.
Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum.
Steatoma.
Where are sebaceous filaments often found?
The nose.
What grade of acne is cystic acne?
Grade IV
What does adrenaline help the body to do?
Cope with stressful events.
Acne is a skin disorder of the…
Sebaceous glands.
Mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter.
Sebaceous filaments.
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules.
Grade I acne.
Many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules.
Grade II acne.
Small elevation on the skin that contains fluid but may develop into a pustule.
Papule.
A hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up from not shedding.
Hyperkeratosis.
Inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus.
Pustule.
Acne is characterized by…
Excess sebum production.
Abnormal secretion form the sebaceous gland.
Seborrhea.
Described as doughnut shaped with an indentation in the center
Sebaceous hyperplasia.
How many women in their childbearing years does PCOS affect?
1 in 20.
What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?
Hair growth.
Acne.
Hair growth.
Hair loss.
Symptoms of PCOS.
Can PCOS be cured?
No.
Sometimes treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein.
Varicose veins.
Rosacea is characterized by…
Visible vessels and skin sensitivity.
Visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face.
Telangiectasia.
Caffeine consumption might be limited for a client with…
Rosacea.
Someone with rosacea should…
Avoid spicy foods.
Is couperose skin a medical condition?
No.
What vascular condition can an esthetician help a client with?
Rosacea.
What is also called pityriasis versicolor?
Tinea versicolor.
What is a small, flat colored spot on the skin?
Macule.
What term is best describes as a malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries?
Nevus.
What is a flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle?
Lentigo.
A fungal condition that inhibits melanin production.
Tinea versicolor.
White, irregular patches of the skin that are totally lacking pigment.
Vitiligo.
Rare genetic condition characterized by lack of melanin pigment in the body.
Albinism.
White, brown, or salmon colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin.
Tinea versicolor.
The loss of pigmentation.
Leukoderma.
Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes?
Melasma.
What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?
Red.
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
Eczema.
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness.
Seborrheic dermatitis.
Caused by exposure and direct skin contact to allergens.
Allergic contact dermatitis. `
A chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis.
An inflammatory condition of the skin.
Dermatitis.
Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms.
Keratosis pilaris.
What is keratosis pilaris caused by?
Blocked follicles.
Term used to describe the thickening of a tissue.
Hypertrophy.
Usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.
Psoriasis.
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus.
Verruca.
The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes.
Hyperkeratosis.
An acquired, thickened patch of epidermis.
Keratoma.
Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line.
Herpes Zoster.
Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria.
Impetigo.
Blisters that usually appear on the lips or nostrils.
Herpes simplex virus 1.
Also known as pinkeye.
Conjunctivitis.
Skin irritation that spreads into a circular infection that is red and scaly.
Tinea corporis.
Is Verruca contagious?
Yes.
A wart is also known as a…
Verruca.
Onychomycosis.
Condition that affects the nails.
Disorder in which a person picks at their skin to point of injury.
Dermatillomania.
Where do steatomas usually appear?
Scalp, neck, and back.
A condition known as razor bumps, which resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection.
Pseudofolliculitis.
Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions.
Hyperhidrosis.
A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands.
Anhidrosis.
An acute inflammatory disease of the sweat glands.
Miliaria rubra.
