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Chapter 8- Skin Disorders & Diseases Flashcards

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providing even the most basic of skin care services requires an __________ of the _________ and common _____ problems

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understanding
underlying
skin

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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.

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disorders

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3
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being fully qualified to offer _____________ treatments add another dimension of derives for your clients

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skin care

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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

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lesion

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lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin and or lesions that are raised about the surface of the skin

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primary lesions

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large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle. requires medical referral

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Bulla

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closed, abnormal developed sac thag contains pus, semifluid or morbid matter above or below the skin.

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Cyst

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8
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flat spot or discoloration on the skin

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macule

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9
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a small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus

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papule

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10
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raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion

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pustule

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abnormal mass varying in size shape and color. any type of abnormal mass, not always cancer. Requires medical referral

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Tumor

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12
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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

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wheal

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13
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dead cells that forms over a wound or blemish while healing; accumulation

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crust

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14
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skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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excoriation

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15
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crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

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fissure

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16
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a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. form along any type of scar for people susceptible to them

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keloid

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17
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thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes

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scale

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18
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slightly raised or depressed area of the skin that forms as a result of healing process related to an injury or lesion

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scar

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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

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ulcer

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20
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an open comedo also known as a ___________, is a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum

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black head

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21
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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

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whitehead

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22
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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

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Milia

23
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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

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acne

24
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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

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sebaceous cyst

25
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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

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seborrheic dermatitis

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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.

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rosacea

27
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excessive sweating, caused by head of general body weakness.

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hyperhidrosis

28
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also known as pinkeye, is an infection of the eyes and may be chased by a bacteria or a virus

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conjunctivitis

29
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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

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herpes simplex 1

30
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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

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Psoriasis

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darker than normal pigmentation, appearing as dark splotches

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hyper pigmentation

32
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the absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches

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hypo pigmentation

33
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a congenital hypopigmentation or absence of melnanin pigment in the body including the hair skin and eyes

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albinism

34
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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

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leukoderma

35
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birthmark

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nevus

36
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an abnormal brown colored or win colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape

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stain

37
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an abnormal growth of the skin

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hypertrophy

38
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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

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skin tag

39
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also known as a wart, a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis

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verruca

40
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most common and least sever skin cancer, characterize by light or oversell nodules and has a 90% survival rate with early diagnosis and treatment

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Nasal Cell Carcinoma

41
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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

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

42
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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

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malignant melanoma

43
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the edges of the lols are tagged or notched

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Border irregularity

44
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ABCDE Check list

A 
A- asymmetry 
B- Border Irregularity 
C-Color
D- Diameter
E- Evolution
45
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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

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anaerobic

46
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main food source for acne bacteria is __________, which are easily obtained from the abundance of sebum in the follicle

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fatty acids

47
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approximately ___ to ___ % of the symptoms of aging skin are caused by the accumulation of damaging _____ from the sun.

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80
85
rays

48
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UVA rays, also known as _______, these deep penetration rays that can even go through a glass windows

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aging rays

49
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UVB rays, also known as ________ rays, cause sunburns, tanning of the skin and the majority of skin cancers.!

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burning

50
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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.

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UVA
UVB
Broad Spectrum

51
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an inflammation of the skin caused by having contact with certain chemicals or substances

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contact dermatitis

52
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abbreviated ACD, occurs with a person develops an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical usually caused by repeated skin contact

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allergic contact dermatitis

53
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is an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance

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sensitization

54
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occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis. Unlike allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis is not usually chronic if precautions are taken

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irritant contact dermatitis

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