Chapter 11 Flash Cards

Question 0

ACNE EXCORIEE

Answer 0

Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne leasions

Question 1

ACNE

Answer 1

Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of sebaceous glands conedones and blemishes

Question 2

ACTINIC KERATOSES

Answer 2

Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough

Question 3

ALBINISM

Answer 3

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

Question 4

ANHIDROSIS

Answer 4

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

Question 5

ASTEATOSIS

Answer 5

Dry scaly skin from sebum deficiency due to aging harsh soaps alkalis

Question 6

ATOPIC DERMATITIS

Answer 6

Excess inflammation dry skin redness and itching from allergies and irritants

Question 7

Basel cell carcinoma

Answer 7

Most common type of skin cancer smooth growth with elevated border

Question 8

Bromhidrosis

Answer 8

Foul smelling perspiration in underarms and feet

Question 9

Bulla

Answer 9

Large blister containing watery fluid

Question 10

Carbuncle

Answer 10

Group of blisters similar to a furuncle but larger

Question 11

Chloasma

Answer 11

Liver spots characterized by hyper pigmentation in the skin

Question 12

Comedo

Answer 12

Mass of harden sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle open comedo blackhead

Question 13

Comedogenic

Answer 13

Tendency for and ingredient to clog follicles

Question 14

Conjunctivitis

Answer 14

Also known as pinkeye very contagious infection of the mucous membranes around the eye

Question 15

Contact dermatitis

Answer 15

Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical

Question 16

Crust

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Dead cells form over a wound or blemish while it’s healing resulting in an accumulation do sebum and pus

Question 17

Cyst

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

Question 18

Dermatitis

Answer 18

Any inflammatory condition of the skin various forms of lesions such as eczema vesicles or papules

Question 19

Dermatologist

Answer 19

Physician who specializes in disorders of the skin

Question 20

Dermatology

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Medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin and it’s nature

Question 21

Eczema

Answer 21

Painful itching disease of the skin with dry or moist lesions

Question 22

Edema

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

Question 23

Erythema

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Redness caused by inflammation

Question 24

Excoriation

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Skin sores or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

Question 25

Fissure

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Cracks in the skin that penetrates the dermis

Question 26

Follicilitis

Answer 26

Ingrown hairs inflammation of the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection

Question 27

Furuncle

Answer 27

A boil a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus caused by bacteria in the glands or hair follicles