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.
