Disorders And Diseases Of The Skin Flashcards
What type of lesions are in the early stages of development or change?
Primary lesions are early development or change.
What type of lesions change the structure of tissue and organs?
Secondary lesions change the structure of tissues and organs.
Where do steatomas usually appear?
Usually appears on the neck, back, or scalp.
What color dye is a common allergen that causes allergic contact dermatitis?
Red dyes
What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders?
Sun exposure
What color is associated with the pregnancy mask?
Brown pigmentation
Where are sebaceous filaments often found?
Often found on the nose
How often should you get checked by the doctor for cancerous lesions
Annually, once a year.
What does adrenaline help your body do?
Help the body cope with stressful situations.
What foods irritate acne?
Excessive iodines in salts, Msg, kelp, cheese, processed and packaged foods, and minerals obtained from an ocean source found in vitamins.
What grade acne is cystic acne?
Grade 4. Worst grade
What are the side effects of using retain-a?
Very drying, causes redness and irritation, photosensitivity.
Acne
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes; commonly known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris.
Miliaria rubra
Also knows as prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposures.
Pseudofolliculitus
Also known as razor bumps; resembles folliculitis without pus or infection.
Seborriheic dermatitis
Common form of eczema, mainly affects oily areas, characterized by inflammation, scaling, and or itching.
Vasodilation
Vascular dilation of the blood vessels.
Psoriasis
Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales. It is caused by an over proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast. Immune dysfunction could be the cause. Psoriasis is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.
What systems do vascular lesions involve?
Vascular lesions involve the blood and circulatory system.
Acne excoriee
Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration .
Albinism
Absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair, eyes, the technical term for albinism is congenital leukoderma or congenital hypo-pigmentation
Anhidrosis
Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of a fever or skin disease, that requires medical treatment.
Bacteria
Bacteria in the follicles are anaerobic. Meaning cannot live in the presence of oxygen.
Androgens
Male hormones
