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Chapter 4 Disorders and Diseases of the Skin Flashcards

1
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What term is used to describe any mark, wound, or abnormality?

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Lesion

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2
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What is leukederma?

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Light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin

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What is the term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle?

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Macule

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4
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What is true of malignant melanoma?

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It is the most serious form of skin cancer

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5
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What condition is also known as melasma?

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Hyperpigmentation

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6
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What is an example of epidermal cysts?

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Milia

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What is another name for the acute inflammatory disorder miliaria rubra?

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Prickly heat

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What term refers to a pigmented nevus?

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Mole

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9
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What is another name for a nevus?

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Birthmark

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10
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What is tinea versicolor?

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Yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production

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11
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What is the common name for the contagious infection tinea corporis?

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Ringworm

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12
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What is the generic term for a fungal infection?

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Tinea

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13
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What is the scientific term for couperose skin?

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Telangiectasia

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14
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What is a steatoma?

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Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum

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15
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What is the term for a brown or wine-colored discoloration?

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Stain

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16
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What are skin tags?

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Small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps

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17
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What is rosacea?

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Condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels

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18
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What are sebaceous filaments?

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Mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter

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What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia?

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Benign lesions frequently seen in oiler areas of the face

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20
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What is acne?

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Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands

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21
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What are actinic keratoses?

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Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage

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22
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What is albinism?

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Medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment

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23
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What is anhidrosis?

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Deficiency in perspiration

24
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What is the term for excess inflammation from allergies and irritants?

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Atopic dermatitis

25
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What is true of basal cell carcinoma?

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It is the least severe type of skin cancer

26
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What is the term for foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet?

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Bromhidrosis

27
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What is hyperkeratosis?

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Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells

28
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What is the term for the overproduction of pigment?

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Hyperpigmentation

29
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What is hypertrophy?

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Abnormal growth

30
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What is hypopigmentation?

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Lack of pigment

31
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What is impetigo?

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Contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters

32
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What is keratoma?

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Acquired, thickened patch of epidermis

33
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What is keratosis pilaris?

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Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks caused by blocked follicles

34
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Where in the face does the acne-like condition perioral dermatitis manifest?

A

Mouth

35
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What is a characteristic of primary lesions?

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Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color

36
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When someone has retention hyperkeratosis, what builds up and fails to shred from the follicles as happens in normal skin?

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Dead skin cells

37
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What is the common name for the very contagious infection conjunctivitis?

A

Pinkeye

38
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What is contact dermatitis?

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An inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical

39
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What type of physician specializes in treating skin disorders and diseases?

A

Dermatologist

40
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What is vitiligo?

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Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches

41
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What is the common name for the hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis known as verruca?

A

Wart

42
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What is eczema?

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Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin

43
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What is edema?

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Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells

44
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What is erythema?

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Redness caused by inflammation

45
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What is true of herpes simplex virus 1?

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It causes fever blisters and cold sores

46
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What is hyperhidrosis?

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Excessive perspiration

47
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When you don’t recognize a skin condition, what should you do?

A

Stop the service and refer the client to their doctor

48
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What mental health condition may cause the client to become a spa hopper, due to never being satisfied with their appearance?

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Body dysmorphic disorder

49
Q

By recognizing a potentially contagious skin disorder, you can _______

A

Stop the spread of infection

50
Q

What id the least severe type of skin cancer?

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Basal cell carcinoma

51
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What do the letters ABCDE stand for in regard to the ABCDE Cancer Checklist?

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Asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, evolve

52
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What is the term for dilated and twisted veins?

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Varicose veins

53
Q

What is the most common cancer diagnosis for men over the age of 50?

A

Skin cancer

54
Q

If you had one bad sunburn in childhood, what is true of your risk for melanoma later in life?

A

It is doubled

55
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What is a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales?

A

Psoriasis

56
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Which of the following gives the appearance of “chicken skin”?

A

Keratosis pilaris

57
Q

Women experiencing menopause may also experience which of the following conditions?

A

Diaphoresis

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