Chapter 11 Vocab

Question 1

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

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Milia

Question 2

A condition that required avoiding certain treatments, procedures, and products to prevent undesirable side effects

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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; an open comedo or blackhead when open and exposed to oxygen

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Comedones

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

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Furuncle

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Common form of eczema; mainly effects oily areas; characterized by inflammation, scaling, and/or itching

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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

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Hyperhydrosis

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Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of a fever or skin disease. It requires medical treatment

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Anhidrosis

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

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Malaria rubra

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Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness and itching from irritants

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Atopic dermatitis

Question 11

Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or a chemical. Occupational disorders from ingredients in cosmetics and chemical solutions can cause contact dermatitis

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Contact dermatitis

Question 12

Acne-like condition around the mouth. Small clusters of papsules that could be caused by toothpaste or products on the face

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Perioral dermatitis

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Swelling caused by a 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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“Razor bumps”— resembles folliculitis without the pus of infection

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Pseudofolliculitis

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Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales. Caused by over proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast. Immune dysfunction could be the cause.

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Psoriasis

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“Hives”— caused by an allergic reaction from the body’s histamine production

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Urticaria

Question 18

Large blister containing watery fluid

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Bulla

Question 19

Abnormal rounded, solid lump larger than a papule

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Tubercle

Question 20

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

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Wheal

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Dead cells form over a wound or blemish while it is healing

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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 excorie

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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 flakes, dry or oily. Example is dandruff

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Scale

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Open lesion on the skin of mucus membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. A deep erosion; a depression in the skin, normally due to infection or cancer

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Ulcer

Question 27

Also known as liver spots, condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in the spots that aren’t elevated

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Chloasma

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Freckles; small yellowish-brown colored spots. Lentigenes that result from sunlight exposure are actinic or solar lentigenes

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Lentigo

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

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Melasma

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Birthmark; malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation of dilated capillaries

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Nevus

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Increase in pigmentation due to the melanin production that results from sun exposure to UV radiation, visible sun damage. Melanin is designed to help the skin to protect from UV radiation

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Tan

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Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough 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. A callus is this caused by continued, repeated pressure of friction in any part of the skin, especially the hands and feet.

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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. The patches of irritation are accompanied by a rough texture and small pinpoint white Milia

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Keratosis pilaris

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

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Mole

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Wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus.

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Verruca

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Heredity factor in which dead skin cells build up and do not shed from the follicles at trhey do on normal skin

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Retention hyperkeratosis