Chapter 8- Skin Disorders & Diseases Flashcards
providing even the most basic of skin care services requires an __________ of the _________ and common _____ problems
understanding
underlying
skin
the abilities to recognize ______ and how why the client should be referred for medical treatment or when they can be treated by the cosmetologist is essential.
disorders
being fully qualified to offer _____________ treatments add another dimension of derives for your clients
skin care
a mark on the skin that may indicate an i just got damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs. A ______ can be as simple as a freckle or as danger as as a skin cancer
lesion
lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin and or lesions that are raised about the surface of the skin
primary lesions
large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle. requires medical referral
Bulla
closed, abnormal developed sac thag contains pus, semifluid or morbid matter above or below the skin.
Cyst
flat spot or discoloration on the skin
macule
a small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus
papule
raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion
pustule
abnormal mass varying in size shape and color. any type of abnormal mass, not always cancer. Requires medical referral
Tumor
an itchy swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow scratch bite of an insect or urticaria or the sting of a nettle. Typically resolves in its own bht referral to a physician should be considered when the condition last more than 3 days
wheal
dead cells that forms over a wound or blemish while healing; accumulation
crust
skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
excoriation
crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
fissure
a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. form along any type of scar for people susceptible to them
keloid
thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes
scale
slightly raised or depressed area of the skin that forms as a result of healing process related to an injury or lesion
scar
open lesion on the skin of mucous meme brand of the body; accompanied by loss of skin depth and possibly skin depth and possibly weeping or fluids or pus. requires medical referral, particularly in clients with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes
ulcer
an open comedo also known as a ___________, is a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum
black head
when the follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment, the sebum remains a white or cream color and is a closed comedo also known as _________ and appears as a small bump just under the skin surface
whitehead
benign, keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening. Resemble small sesame seeds and are almost perfectly round. the are commonly associated with newborn babies but can appear on the skin or people of all ages. Usually found around the eyes, cheeks and forehead and they appear as small form whiteish masses
Milia
also known as acne ulgaris, is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from destined secretions and bacteria known as propionibacterium acnes
acne
a large protruding pocket like lesion filled with sebum . frequently seen on the call and the back and may be surgically removed by a dermatologist
sebaceous cyst
is a skin condition cause by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands, and is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting and or itchiness
seborrheic dermatitis
a chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose. characterized by flushing, telangiectasis distended or in some cases, the formation of papule a and pustules.
rosacea
excessive sweating, caused by head of general body weakness.
hyperhidrosis
also known as pinkeye, is an infection of the eyes and may be chased by a bacteria or a virus
conjunctivitis
a recurring viral infections that often presents a fever blister or cold sore, although many people have no symptoms. characterized by the eruption of a single vesicles on a red swollen base
herpes simplex 1
a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales and is shaky found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back. rarely found on face. is caused by skin cells turing over faster than normal and when the condition is irritated, bleeding points can occur
Psoriasis
darker than normal pigmentation, appearing as dark splotches
hyper pigmentation
the absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches
hypo pigmentation
a congenital hypopigmentation or absence of melnanin pigment in the body including the hair skin and eyes
albinism
a skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches m, it is caused by a burn, scar, inflammations congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells
leukoderma
birthmark
nevus
an abnormal brown colored or win colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape
stain
an abnormal growth of the skin
hypertrophy
a small brown colored or flesh colored outgrowth of the skin. occur most frequently on the neck and check and can be easily removed by a dermatologist
skin tag
also known as a wart, a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis
verruca
most common and least sever skin cancer, characterize by light or oversell nodules and has a 90% survival rate with early diagnosis and treatment
Nasal Cell Carcinoma
more serious than basal cell carcinoma; characterized by scaly red papules or nodules. it can spread to other parts of the body and survival rates depend on the stage of diagnosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
least common but most dangerous form of skin cancer; characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged. or raised
malignant melanoma
the edges of the lols are tagged or notched
Border irregularity
ABCDE Check list
A- asymmetry B- Border Irregularity C-Color D- Diameter E- Evolution
Propionibacterium acne (P. acne) is __________ which means that these bacteria can not survive in the presence of oxygen. When the follicles are obstructed, oxygen is blocked from the bottom of the follicles, allowing acne bacteria to multiply
anaerobic
main food source for acne bacteria is __________, which are easily obtained from the abundance of sebum in the follicle
fatty acids
approximately ___ to ___ % of the symptoms of aging skin are caused by the accumulation of damaging _____ from the sun.
80
85
rays
UVA rays, also known as _______, these deep penetration rays that can even go through a glass windows
aging rays
UVB rays, also known as ________ rays, cause sunburns, tanning of the skin and the majority of skin cancers.!
burning
two types of rays, ______ & _____ are responsible for tannin and burning the skin so it is important to loom for a sunscreen that is labeled ___________, indicating it’s protecting against UVA and UVB.
UVA
UVB
Broad Spectrum
an inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances
contact dermatitis
abbreviated ACD, occurs with a person develops an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical usually caused by repeated skin contact
allergic contact dermatitis
is an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance
sensitization
occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis. Unlike allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis is not usually chronic if precautions are taken
irritant contact dermatitis
