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Chapter 8 Flashcards

1
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Congenital hypopigmentation or absence of melanin pigment of the body

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Albinism

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2
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Allergy to an ingredient or chemical usually caused by repeated exposure

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Allergic contact dermatitis

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3
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Deficiency in perspiration

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Anhidrosis

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4
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Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; light or pearly nodules

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Nasal cell carcinoma

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5
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Foul smelling perspiration

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Bromhidrodis

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Larger blister containing watery fluid

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Bulla

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7
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Liver spots; characterized by hyperpigmentation in spots that are not elevated

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Chloasma

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8
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Whitehead, hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment; sebum is white or cream; small bump just under the skin surface

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Closed comedo

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9
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Pinkeye; bacterial infection in the eyes; extremely contagious

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Conjunctivitis

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10
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Inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances

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Contact dermatitis

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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it was healing; accumulation of sebum and pus

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Crust

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Closed abnormally developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin

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Cyst

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13
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Inflammatory condition of the skin

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Dermatitis

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14
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Abnormal colorations that accompany many systemic and skin disorders

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Dyschromias

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Inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching

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Eczema

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16
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Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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Excoriation

17
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Primarily environmental that contribute to aging

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Extrinsic factors

18
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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

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Fissure

19
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Unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging

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Free radicals

20
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Recurring viral infection that presents itself and a fever blister or cold sore

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Herpes simplex

21
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Excessive sweating

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Hyperhidrosis

22
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Darker than normal pigmentation, appearing in splotches

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Hyperpigmentation

23
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Contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions

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Impetigo

24
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Skin aging factors over which we have little control

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Intrinsic factors

25
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Occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis

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Irritant contact dermatitis

26
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Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

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Keloid

27
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Acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis

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Keratoma

28
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Freckles, small yellow-brown spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air

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Lentigines

29
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Mark on the skin, may indicate and injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs

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Lesion

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