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Chapter 4: Disorders And Diseases Of The Skin Flashcards

1
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What is not within aestheticians scope of practice to diagnose? 

A

Skin disorders and diseases

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2
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A medical science that studies and treats the skin

A

 dermatology

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3
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Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury

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 lesions

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4
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Raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion

A

Pustule

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5
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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth

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Keloid

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6
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Skin cancer forms when cells begin to

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divide rapidly and unevenly.



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7
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A pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage

A

Acne keratosis

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8
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How should cystic acne be treated?

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Should be treated by a medical professional.

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9
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Red, inflame lesions

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Papules

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10
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Entire follicle that includes the hair shaft, sebaceous glands, and sebaceous duct or canal to the surface

A

Pilosebaceous unit

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11
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It’s a blackhead open at the surface and exposed to air

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Open Comedone

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12
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What type of clogged follicle is more common in dry skins ?

A

Milia

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13
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Described as a donut shaped with indentation in the center

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Sebaceous hyperplasia

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14
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This hormonal condition can cause thinning hair in a male hair growth pattern of baldness

A

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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15
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A vascular disorder that starts with flushing or increasing bouts of redness

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Rosacea

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16
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Pregnancy,extended periods of time standing and sitting, and genetics are contributing factors for this vascular disorder: 

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Varicose Veins

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17
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 Hyperpigmentation and Hypopigmentation are forms of?

A

dyschromia

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18
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What is the overproduction of pigment called?

A

Hyperpigmentation

19
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A lack of pigment is called? 

A

Hypopigmentation 

20
Q

A flat pigmented area similar to a freckle; small yellow brown spots are called: 

A

Lentigo

21
Q

Also known as a birthmark:

A vascular type of nevus:

A

Nevus

Port wine stain

22
Q

Is a change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation: 

A

Tanning

23
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Loss of pigmentation leading to light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin:

A

Leukoderma

24
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Lack of melanin pigment in the body including the skin hair and eyes:

A

Albinism

25
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Is a pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment

A

Vitiligo

26
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Characterized by white brown or salmon colored flaky patches:

A

Tinea Versicolor

27
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Swelling occurs when the body is trying to… 

A

Dilute the substance or irritants

28
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The form of eczema characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, or itchiness. 

A

Seborrheic Dermatitis

29
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Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks upper arms or thighs. It has an appearance of chicken skin:

A

Keratosis Pilaris

30
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Red patches covered with white silver scales:

A

 psoriasis

31
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Psoriasis is usually found in patches on the…

A 
Scalp
elbows 
knees 
chest 
lower back
32
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When dealing with a contagious disease which is an aesthetician do?

A
  • do not perform service because it can spread.

- refer to a medical professional

33
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Is very contagious and also known as pink eye:

A

Conjunctivitis

34
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Fever blisters or cold sores are called?

A

Herpes

35
Q

A painful skin condition due to reactivation of the chickenpox virus: 

A

Shingles

36
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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:

A

Impetigo

37
Q

Also known as ringworm:

A

Tinea Corporis

38
Q

This is a form of OCD in which a person picks at their skin to the point of injury: 

A

Dermatillomania

39
Q

What can having confidence in identifying skin conditions and diseases give you and your client?

A

Gives confidence determining a treatment plan. And clients confidences in your skills

40
Q

Medical term for itching

A

Pruritus

41
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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. 

A

Steatoma

42
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A foul smelling perspiration caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin: 

A

Bromihidrosis

43
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Also known as prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands; causes itching skin from excessive heat exposure:

A

Miliaria Rubra

44
Q

A wart is caused by

A

Virus

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