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CH.4 Disorders and Diseases of the Skin. Flashcards

1
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What is a physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin?

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Dermatologist.

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What statement is true of skin conditions in general?

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They are difficult to categorize.

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What type of lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change?

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Primary.

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4
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What body system do vascular lesions involve?

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Circulatory.

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What type of lesions are depressions in the skin?

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Secondary.

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Characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity.

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Primary lesions.

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A structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury.

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Lesion.

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Condition characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules.

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Squamous cell carcinoma.

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How often should people visit a physician to check for cancerous lesions?

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Once a year.

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Condition characterized by dark or black patches on the skin which are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.

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Malignant melanoma.

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Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage.

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Actinic keratosis.

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12
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A melanoma has a diameter that is at least as large as a…

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Pencil eraser.

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Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules.

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Grade III acne.

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Sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum.

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Steatoma.

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15
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Where are sebaceous filaments often found?

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The nose.

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16
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What grade of acne is cystic acne?

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Grade IV

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17
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What does adrenaline help the body to do?

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Cope with stressful events.

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18
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Acne is a skin disorder of the…

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Sebaceous glands.

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Mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter.

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Sebaceous filaments.

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Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and 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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Small elevation on the skin that contains fluid but may develop into a pustule.

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Papule.

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23
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A hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up from not shedding.

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Hyperkeratosis.

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Inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus.

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Pustule.

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25
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Acne is characterized by…

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Excess sebum production.

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Abnormal secretion form the sebaceous gland.

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Seborrhea.

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Described as doughnut shaped with an indentation in the center

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Sebaceous hyperplasia.

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28
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How many women in their childbearing years does PCOS affect?

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1 in 20.

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29
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What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?

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Hair growth.

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30
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Acne.
Hair growth.
Hair loss.

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Symptoms of PCOS.

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31
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Can PCOS be cured?

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No.

32
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Sometimes treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein.

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Varicose veins.

33
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Rosacea is characterized by…

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Visible vessels and skin sensitivity.

34
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Visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face.

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Telangiectasia.

35
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Caffeine consumption might be limited for a client with…

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Rosacea.

36
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Someone with rosacea should…

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Avoid spicy foods.

37
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Is couperose skin a medical condition?

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No.

38
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What vascular condition can an esthetician help a client with?

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Rosacea.

39
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What is also called pityriasis versicolor?

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Tinea versicolor.

40
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What is a small, flat colored spot on the skin?

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Macule.

41
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What term is best describes as a malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries?

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Nevus.

42
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What is a flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle?

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Lentigo.

43
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A fungal condition that inhibits melanin production.

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Tinea versicolor.

44
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White, irregular patches of the skin that are totally lacking pigment.

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Vitiligo.

45
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Rare genetic condition characterized by lack of melanin pigment in the body.

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Albinism.

46
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White, brown, or salmon colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin.

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Tinea versicolor.

47
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The loss of pigmentation.

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Leukoderma.

48
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Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes?

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Melasma.

49
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What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?

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Red.

50
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An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin

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Eczema.

51
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Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness.

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Seborrheic dermatitis.

52
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Caused by exposure and direct skin contact to allergens.

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Allergic contact dermatitis. `

53
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A chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis.

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Atopic dermatitis.

54
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An inflammatory condition of the skin.

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Dermatitis.

55
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Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms.

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Keratosis pilaris.

56
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What is keratosis pilaris caused by?

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Blocked follicles.

57
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Term used to describe the thickening of a tissue.

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Hypertrophy.

58
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Usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.

A

Psoriasis.

59
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Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus.

A

Verruca.

60
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The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes.

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Hyperkeratosis.

61
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An acquired, thickened patch of epidermis.

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Keratoma.

62
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Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line.

A

Herpes Zoster.

63
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Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria.

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Impetigo.

64
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Blisters that usually appear on the lips or nostrils.

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Herpes simplex virus 1.

65
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Also known as pinkeye.

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Conjunctivitis.

66
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Skin irritation that spreads into a circular infection that is red and scaly.

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Tinea corporis.

67
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Is Verruca contagious?

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Yes.

68
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A wart is also known as a…

A

Verruca.

69
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Onychomycosis.

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Condition that affects the nails.

70
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Disorder in which a person picks at their skin to point of injury.

A

Dermatillomania.

71
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Where do steatomas usually appear?

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Scalp, neck, and back.

72
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A condition known as razor bumps, which resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection.

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Pseudofolliculitis.

73
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Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions.

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Hyperhidrosis.

74
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A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands.

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Anhidrosis.

75
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An acute inflammatory disease of the sweat glands.

A

Miliaria rubra.

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