disorders and diseases

Question 1

What is vitiligo?

Answer 1

Pale pigmentation caused my lack of melanin.

Question 2

What is a more common name for a pustule?

Answer 2

a spot or pimple.

Question 3

What is a more common name for a comedone?

Answer 3

a blackhead.

Question 4

Name some characteristics of an oily skin type?

Answer 4

overactive sebum production, a shiny appearance, typical to have wider pores, more likely to breakout and have blackheads, commonly linked to acne, dehydrated.

Question 5

Name some characteristics of a dry skin type?

Answer 5

flaky or dry patches, occasionally a tight feeling to the face, visible fine lines, often dull and lack luster, dehydrated.

Question 6

What are tinea corporis and athletes foot?

Answer 6

a fungal infection.

Question 7

Name a viral infection…

Answer 7

herpes simplex or zoster, warts, conjunctivitis.

Question 8

Scabies is an…

Answer 8

infestation.

Question 9

What carrier oil would you use if you had/have scarring?

Answer 9

jojoba.

Question 10

What does tea tree and lavender help with?

Answer 10

tea tree helps with breakouts and acne, whilst lavender helps soothe the skin.