Chapter 4 Disorders and Diseases of the Skin Flashcards
What term is used to describe any mark, wound, or abnormality?
Lesion
What is leukederma?
Light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin
What is the term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle?
Macule
What is true of malignant melanoma?
It is the most serious form of skin cancer
What condition is also known as melasma?
Hyperpigmentation
What is an example of epidermal cysts?
Milia
What is another name for the acute inflammatory disorder miliaria rubra?
Prickly heat
What term refers to a pigmented nevus?
Mole
What is another name for a nevus?
Birthmark
What is tinea versicolor?
Yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production
What is the common name for the contagious infection tinea corporis?
Ringworm
What is the generic term for a fungal infection?
Tinea
What is the scientific term for couperose skin?
Telangiectasia
What is a steatoma?
Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
What is the term for a brown or wine-colored discoloration?
Stain
What are skin tags?
Small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps
What is rosacea?
Condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels
What are sebaceous filaments?
Mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter
What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia?
Benign lesions frequently seen in oiler areas of the face
What is acne?
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
What are actinic keratoses?
Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage
What is albinism?
Medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment
What is anhidrosis?
Deficiency in perspiration
What is the term for excess inflammation from allergies and irritants?
Atopic dermatitis
What is true of basal cell carcinoma?
It is the least severe type of skin cancer
What is the term for foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet?
Bromhidrosis
What is hyperkeratosis?
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells
What is the term for the overproduction of pigment?
Hyperpigmentation
What is hypertrophy?
Abnormal growth
What is hypopigmentation?
Lack of pigment
What is impetigo?
Contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters
What is keratoma?
Acquired, thickened patch of epidermis
What is keratosis pilaris?
Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks caused by blocked follicles
Where in the face does the acne-like condition perioral dermatitis manifest?
Mouth
What is a characteristic of primary lesions?
Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color
When someone has retention hyperkeratosis, what builds up and fails to shred from the follicles as happens in normal skin?
Dead skin cells
What is the common name for the very contagious infection conjunctivitis?
Pinkeye
What is contact dermatitis?
An inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical
What type of physician specializes in treating skin disorders and diseases?
Dermatologist
What is vitiligo?
Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches
What is the common name for the hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis known as verruca?
Wart
What is eczema?
Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin
What is edema?
Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells
What is erythema?
Redness caused by inflammation
What is true of herpes simplex virus 1?
It causes fever blisters and cold sores
What is hyperhidrosis?
Excessive perspiration
When you don’t recognize a skin condition, what should you do?
Stop the service and refer the client to their doctor
What mental health condition may cause the client to become a spa hopper, due to never being satisfied with their appearance?
Body dysmorphic disorder
By recognizing a potentially contagious skin disorder, you can _______
Stop the spread of infection
What id the least severe type of skin cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
What do the letters ABCDE stand for in regard to the ABCDE Cancer Checklist?
Asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, evolve
What is the term for dilated and twisted veins?
Varicose veins
What is the most common cancer diagnosis for men over the age of 50?
Skin cancer
If you had one bad sunburn in childhood, what is true of your risk for melanoma later in life?
It is doubled
What is a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales?
Psoriasis
Which of the following gives the appearance of “chicken skin”?
Keratosis pilaris
Women experiencing menopause may also experience which of the following conditions?
Diaphoresis
