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Chpt. 20 - Skin Diseases & Disorders Flashcards

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ACNE?

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Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and Pripionibacterium acnes (P.acnes) bacteria.

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ALBINISM?

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Congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the hair, skin, and eyes.

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ANHIDROSIS?

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Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin diseases.

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ASTEATOSIS?

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Condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of sebum that is caused by old age and exposure to cold.

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BASAL CELL CARCINOMA?

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Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules.

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BROMHIDROSIS?

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Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet.

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BULLA? (pl. BULLAE)

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Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.

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CHLOASMA?

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Condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated.

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COMEDO? (pl. COMEDONES)

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Hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum. When the sebum of the comedone is exposed to the environment, comedones are a white or cream color (whiteheads).

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CRUST?

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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material.

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CYST?

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Closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter, above of below the skin.

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DERMATITIS?

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Inflammatory condition of the skin.

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DERMATITIS VENENATA?

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Also known as contact dermatitis. An eruptive skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints.

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ECZEMA?

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Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions.

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EXCORIATION?

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Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.

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FISSURE?

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Crack in the skin that penetrates the epidermis, such as chapped hands or lips.

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HERPES SIMPLEX?

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Fever blister or cold sore; recurring viral infection.

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HYPERHIDROSIS?

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Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness.

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HYPERTROPHY?

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Abnormal growth of the skin.

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KELOID?

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Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.

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KERATOMA?

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Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as callus, caused by pressure or friction on the hands and feet.

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LENTIGINES? (singular: LENTIGO)

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Technical term for freckles. Small yellow to brown colored spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air.

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LESION?

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Mark on the skin. May indicate and injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues and organs.

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LEUKODERMA?

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Skin disorder characterized bye light abnormal patches; caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells.

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MACULE? (plural: MACULAE)

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Spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle.

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MALIGNANT MELANOMA?

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Most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.

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MILIA?

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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that can appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening.

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MILIARIA RUBRA?

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Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized bye the eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin.

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MOLE?

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Small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.

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NEVUS?

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Small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries; commonly known as birthmark.

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PAPULE?

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Pimple; small circumscribed elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus.

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PSORIASIS?

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Skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with silver-white scales usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back, but rarely on the face.

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PUSTULE?

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Inflamed pimple containing pus.

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ROSACEA?

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Chronic congestion appearing primarily n the cheeks, and nose, characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and formation of papules and pustules.

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SCALE?

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Any thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily, such as abnormal or excessive dandruff.

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SCAR or CICATRIX?

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Light-colored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after and injury or lesion of the skin has healed.

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SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS?

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Skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands. Often characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling, or crusting and/or itchiness.

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SENSITIZATION?

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A greatly increased or exaggerated sensitivity to products.

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SKIN TAG?

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A small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth or the skin.

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SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA?

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Type of skin cancer more serious that basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules.

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STAIN?

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Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape.

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STEATOMA?

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Sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor.

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TAN?

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Change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet rays.

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TELANGIECTASIAS?

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Dilation of the surface blood vessels.

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TUBERCLE?

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Abnormal rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin; larger than a papule.

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TUMOR?

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A swelling; an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells, varying in size, shape and color.

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ULCER?

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Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth.

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VERRUCA?

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Technical term for wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis.

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VESICLE?

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Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis.

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VITILIGO?

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Milky-white spots (leukoderma) of the skin. Vitiligo is hereditary and may be related to thyroid conditions.

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WHEAL?

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Itchy, swollen lesion that last only a few hours; caused by a blow, the bite of an insect, urticaria, or the sting of a nettle.

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The signs of aging are influenced by factors such as the sun, health habits, lifestyle, and _____?

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HEREDITY

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The percentage of skin aging that is caused by the rays of the sun is approximately ______?

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80-85%

54
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The UVA rays that are deep penetrating and can go through a class window are _____?

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AGING RAYS

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Wrinkling and sagging of the skin are cause by weakening collagen fibers and _____?

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ELASTIN FIBERS

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UVB rays contribute to the body’s synthesis of vitamin d and other important ______?

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MINERALS

57
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Daily moisturizers or protective lotions should have a sunscreen with an SPF of at least _____?

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15

58
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The American Cancer Society checklist used to recognize skin cancer is ______?

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ASYMMETRY, BORDER, COLOR, DIATMETER

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A salon should not service a client who is suffering from an ______?

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INFLAMED SKIN DISORDER

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A small circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus is a _____?

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PAPULE

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An abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells and varying in size, shape, and color is a ______?

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TUMOR

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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is a ______?

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FISSURE

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Keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are -____?

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MILIA

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Any thin plate of dry or oily epidermal flakes in the scalp area is referred to as ______?

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DANDRUFF

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Sebum from a comedo exposed to the environment _____?

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OXIDIZES AND TURNS BLACK

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Comedones should be removed under aseptic conditions using proper ______?

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EXTRACTION PROCEDURES

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A chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands is ______?

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ACNE

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An inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by dry or oily crusting or itchiness is ______?

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SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS

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A dry, scaly skin condition due to a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by old age or exposure to the cold is _____?

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ASTEATOSIS

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A disorder of the sweat gland caused by excessive exposure to heat is ______?

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MILIARIA RUBRA

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A painful itching skin disease with dry or moist lesions that a physician needs to treat is _____?

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EXZEMA

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A contagious recurring viral infection characterized by blisters on the lips or nostrils is ______?

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HERPES SIMPLEX

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The medical term for abnormal skin inflammation is ______?

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DERMATITIS

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Prolonged or repeated direct skin contact with chemicals has the potential to cause _____?

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ALLERGIC REACTIONS

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The chemicals released by the immune system to enlarge the vessels around an injury are ______?

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HISTAMINES

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Surprisingly, a very common salon irritant is _____?

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TAP WATER

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Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape is a ______?

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STAIN

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The absence of melanin pigment from the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of what?

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ALBINISM

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A spot of blemish on the skin that requires medical attention is there is a change is a ______?

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MOLE

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The most common type of skin cancer characterized by light or pearly nodules is _____?

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BASAL CELL CARCINOMA

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