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Disorders and Diseases of the skin Flashcards

1
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Clients purposely scrape off acne lesions causing scarring and discoloration

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acne excoriee

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pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough

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actinic keratosis

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deficiency in perspiration resulting in fever or skin disease that requires medical treatment

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anhidrosis

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4
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dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency

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asteatosis

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excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies and irritation

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atopic dermatitis

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most common and least severe skin cancer; light pearly nodules

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basal cell carcinoma

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foul- smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet

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bromhidrosis

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“liver spots”, characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated

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chloasma

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mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in the hair follicle

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comedo (comedones)

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tendency for an ingredient to clog follicles and cause a buildup of dead skin cells

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comedogenic

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“pinkeye”, very contagious infection

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conjunctivitis

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12
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inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical

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contact dermatitis

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any inflammatory condition of the skin; eczema, vesicles, or papules

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dermatitis

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14
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swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury or infection

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edema

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15
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redness caused by inflammation

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erythema

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16
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skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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excoriation

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17
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“folliculitis barbae, sycosis barbae, barbers itch”; inflammation in the hair follicles caused by a bacterial infection from ingrown hair

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folliculitis

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18
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“shingles” painful viral infection from chicken pox; characterized by a group of blisters that form a rash in a ring or line

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herpes zoster

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excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions

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hyperhidrosis

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20
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abnormal growth of the skin; many are benign, or harmless

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hypertrophy

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21
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thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells

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hyperkeratosis

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22
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a contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria; clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions

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impetigo

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23
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thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen)

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keloid

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24
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acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis

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keratoma

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25
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abnormally thick buildup of cells

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keratosis

26
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redness and bumpiness common on the cheeks or upper arms; caused by blocked hair follicles

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keratosis pilaris

27
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mark, wound, or abnormality; structural changes in tissues caused by damage or injury

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lesions

28
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skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches

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leukoderma

29
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most serious form of skin cancer and can spread quickly; black or dark patches on the skin and usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised

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malignant melanoma

30
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epidermal cysts, small, firm papules with no visible opening

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milia

31
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“prickly heat” acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure

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miliaria rubra

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“birthmark” malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries

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nevus

33
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acne like condition around the mouth; small clusters of papules that could be caused by toothpaste or products used on the face

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perioral dermatitis

34
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persistent itching

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pruitis

35
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flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color such as macules or patches, or an elevation formed by fluid in a cavity

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primary lesions

36
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sun damage, developed in a later stage of disease that changes structure of tissues or organs

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secondary lesions

37
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hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin

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retention hyperkeratosis

38
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similar to open comedones; mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter

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sebaceous filaments

39
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common form of eczema; mainly affects oily areas; characterized by inflammation scaling and/or itching

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seborrheic dermatitis

40
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type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; scaly, red or pink papules or nodules

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squamous cell carcinoma

41
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“hives” caused by an allergic reaction from body’s histamine production

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urticaria

42
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vascular lesions; dilated and twisted veins most commonly in the legs

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varicose veins

43
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damage or condition caused by sun exposure

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actinic

44
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acids derived from plants (mostly fruit) that are often used to exfoliate the skin; glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acids; stimulate cell renewal

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alpha hydroxy acids

45
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liquids that help remove excess oils on the skin

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astringents

46
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small, sealed vials containing a single application of highly concentrated extracts in a water or oil base

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ampoules

47
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products that dont contain any water

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anyhydrous

48
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exfoliating organic acid; salicylic acid; dissolve oils and are beneficial for oily skin

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beta hydroxy acids

49
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powerful antioxidant that protects and revitalizes skin cells

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coenzyme Q10

50
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one of the world’s oldest healing agents

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ayurveda

50
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procedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from abdomen to tuck and tighten skin

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abdominoplasty

51
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body treatments that use mud or fango, dead sea salt, seaweed, enzymes, or peat salt

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balneotherapy

52
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plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and/or fat in the upper or lower eyelids

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blepharoplasty

53
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treatment for cellulite

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endermology

54
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light to medium peel of lactic acid, salicylic acid, and resorcinol in the ethanol solvent

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Jeesners peel

55
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surgery to alter the shape or contouring the breats

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mammoplasty

56
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plastic or reconstructive surgery performed on the nose to change or correct appearance

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rhinoplasty

57
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procedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from abdomen to tuck and tighten skin

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abdominoplasty

57
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constructive metabolism; the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones

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anabolism

58
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procedure that removes excessive fat deposits and loose skin from abdomen to tuck and tighten skin

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abdominoplasty

59
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phase of metabolism that breaks down complex compounds within the cells into smaller ones, resulting in a release of energy to perform functions such as muscular efforts, secretions, and digestion

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catabolism

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