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Chapter 11 Disorders and Diseases Flashcards

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Epidermal cysts; small, firm papules with no visible opening: whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin. These are more common in dry skin types and may form after skin trauma, such as laser resurfacing

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Milia

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Factor that prohibits a treatment due to a condition

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Contraindicate

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Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes

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Acne

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Mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle. Open=blackhead
Closed=whitehead

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Comedone

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Also known as boil; a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus; caused by bacteria in the glands or hair follicles

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Furuncle

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Physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails

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Dermatologist

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Over production of pigment

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Hyperpigmentation

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Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches

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Hypopigmentation

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

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Sebaceous hyperplasia

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Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medication, 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

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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

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

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Perioral dermatitis

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Swelling caused by 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

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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 over-proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast. Immune dysfunction could be the cause. It is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back

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Psoriasis

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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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Inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in sever cases the formation of papules and pustules. It is chronic congestion primarily on the cheeks and nose

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Rosacea

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Vascular dilation of blood vessels

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Vasodilation

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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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Large blister containing watery fluid; similar to a vesicle, but larger

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Bulla

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Closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin

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Cyst

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Smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections; often referred to as tumors

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Nodule

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Pimple; small elevation of 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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Abnormal rounded, solid lump; larger than a papule

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Tubercle

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Small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and poison oak produce these

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Vesicle

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Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings. Hives and mosquito bites are these

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Wheal

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Dead cells form over a wound or blemish while it is healing, resulting in an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material, An example is the scab on a sore

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Crust

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Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration

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Acne excoriee

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Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis, Chapped lips or hands are examples

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Fissure

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Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen)

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Keloid

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Flaky skin cells; any thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry, or oily. An example is abnormal or excessive dandruff

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Scale

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Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth

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Ulcer

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Also known as liver spots; condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated

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Chloasma

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Freckles; small yellow-brown colored spots. Lentigenes that result from sunlight exposure are actinic, or solar. Patches are referred to as large macules

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Lentigo

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A term for hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy or with birth control use

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Melasma

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Also known as birthmark; malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries

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Nevus

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Increase in pigmentation due to the melanin production that results from exposure to UV radiation: visible skin damage

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Tan

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Absence of melanin pigmentation in the body, including skin, hair, and eyes; the technical term is congenital leukoderma or congenital hypopigmentation

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Albinism

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Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches; congenital, acquired, post inflammatory, or other causes that destroy pigment producing cells

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Leukoderma

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Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough; resulting from sun damage

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Actinic keratosis

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Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells

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Hyperkeratosis

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Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis, An example would be a callus

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Keratoma

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Redness and bumpiness common on the cheeks or upper arms; it is caused by blocked hair follicles

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Keratosis pilaris

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Pigmented nevus; a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to blueish-black

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Mole

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Also known as a wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus. It is infectious and contagious

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Verruca

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Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin

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Retention hyperkeratosis

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