Chapter 4: Disorders And Diseases Of The Skin Flashcards
What is not within aestheticians scope of practice to diagnose? 
Skin disorders and diseases
A medical science that studies and treats the skin
 dermatology
Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury
 lesions
Raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion
Pustule
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth
Keloid
Skin cancer forms when cells begin to
divide rapidly and unevenly.

A pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage
Acne keratosis
How should cystic acne be treated?
Should be treated by a medical professional.
Red, inflame lesions
Papules
Entire follicle that includes the hair shaft, sebaceous glands, and sebaceous duct or canal to the surface
Pilosebaceous unit
It’s a blackhead open at the surface and exposed to air
Open Comedone
What type of clogged follicle is more common in dry skins ?
Milia
Described as a donut shaped with indentation in the center
Sebaceous hyperplasia
This hormonal condition can cause thinning hair in a male hair growth pattern of baldness
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A vascular disorder that starts with flushing or increasing bouts of redness
Rosacea
Pregnancy,extended periods of time standing and sitting, and genetics are contributing factors for this vascular disorder: 
Varicose Veins
 Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation are forms of?
dyschromia
What is the overproduction of pigment called?
Hyperpigmentation
A lack of pigment is called? 
Hypopigmentation 
A flat pigmented area similar to a freckle; small yellow brown spots are called: 
Lentigo
Also known as a birthmark:
A vascular type of nevus:
Nevus
Port wine stain
Is a change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation: 
Tanning
Loss of pigmentation leading to light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin:
Leukoderma
Lack of melanin pigment in the body including the skin hair and eyes:
Albinism
Is a pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment
Vitiligo
Characterized by white brown or salmon colored flaky patches:
Tinea Versicolor
Swelling occurs when the body is trying to… 
Dilute the substance or irritants
The form of eczema characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, or itchiness. 
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks upper arms or thighs. It has an appearance of chicken skin:
Keratosis Pilaris
Red patches covered with white silver scales:
 psoriasis
Psoriasis is usually found in patches on the…
Scalp elbows knees chest lower back
When dealing with a contagious disease which is an aesthetician do?
- do not perform service because it can spread.
- refer to a medical professional
Is very contagious and also known as pink eye:
Conjunctivitis
Fever blisters or cold sores are called?
Herpes
A painful skin condition due to reactivation of the chickenpox virus: 
Shingles
A bacterial infection that shows up in clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions. It also often occurs in children; this is also extremely contagious:
Impetigo
Also known as ringworm:
Tinea Corporis
This is a form of OCD in which a person picks at their skin to the point of injury: 
Dermatillomania
What can having confidence in identifying skin conditions and diseases give you and your client?
Gives confidence determining a treatment plan. And clients confidences in your skills
Medical term for itching
Pruritus
A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum; ranges in size from a pea to an orange; usually appears on the scalp neck and back; also called a wen. 
Steatoma
A foul smelling perspiration caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin: 
Bromihidrosis
Also known as prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands; causes itching skin from excessive heat exposure:
Miliaria Rubra
A wart is caused by
Virus
