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Chapter 11: Disorders and Diseases of the skin Flashcards

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Epidermal cysts; small, firm papules with no visible opening; whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead skin cells

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Milia

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Knowledge of skin conditions that prohibit a treatment

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Contraindicate

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Inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous gland characterized by comedones and blemishes

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Acne

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A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside follicles

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Comedone

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“Boil”; Subcutaneous abscess filled with pus; caused by bacteria in 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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Dermotologist

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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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Hypopigmntation

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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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An overgrowth of the sebaceous glands; appear similar to open comedones; donut shaped with sebaceous material in the middle

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Sebaceous hyperplasia

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

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Hyperhidrosis

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Deficiency of perspiration; result in fever or skin disease that requires medical treatment

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Anhidrosis

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Acute inflammatory skin disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat disorder

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Miliaria rubra

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Excess inflammation. dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies irritence

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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

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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, a red lesion is erythemic

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erythema

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Razor bumps. resembles folliculitis without pus or infection

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Pseudofolliculitis

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Skin disease with red patches covered with white silver scales; caused by over proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast

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Psoriasis

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Hives; Caused by allergic reaction from the bodies histamine production

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Urticaria

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Vascular dilation of the blood vessels

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Vasodilation

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Vascular lesion describes capillaries that have been damaged and larger or distended blood vessels

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Telagiectasia

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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 sack containing fluid infection or other matter above or below the skin

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Cyst

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Tumors; Smaller bumps caused by conditions like scar tissue. fatty deposits, or infections

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Nodule

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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 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 sack containing clear fluid poison ivy and oak

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Vesicle

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Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings

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Wheal

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Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while healing. resulting in/an accumulation of sebum or pus; sometimes mixed with epidermal material

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Crust

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Disorder where clients purposely scape off acne lesions, causing scaring and discoloration

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Acne Excoriee

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Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

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Fissure

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Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

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Keloid

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Flaky skin cells, any thin plate of epidermal plates, dry or oily

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Scale

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Open lesion of 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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Liver spots; condition characterized ny hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that aren’t elevated

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Chloasma

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Freckles; small yellow brown sports, result of sun exposure

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Lentigo

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Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy or with birth control use

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Melasma

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Birth mark; malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries

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Nevus

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Increase in the pigmentation due to melanin production that results from exposure to UV radiation

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Tan

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Absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair, and eyes

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Albinism

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

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Leukoderma

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Pink or flesh colored pre-cancerous lesions that feel sharp or ruff resulting from sun damage

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Actinic Keratosis

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Thickening of the skin, caused by a mass of keratinize cells

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Hyperkeratosis

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Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis

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Keratoma

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Redness and bumpiness, on the cheeks or upper arms; blocked hair follicles

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Keratosis Pilaris

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Pigmented nevus; brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black

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Mole

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Wart; hypertrophy of the papillae in epidermis caused by a virus

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Verruca

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Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and don’t shed from the follicles

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Retention hyperkeratosis

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