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Question 1

Adult acne

Answer 1

Acne breakouts from hormonal changes or other factors

Question 2

Aspyxiated

Answer 2

Smokers have asphyxiated skin from lack of oxygen. Characterized by clogged pores and wrinkles. Dull and lifeless. Can be yellowish or gray

Question 3

Comedones

Answer 3

Open comedones are blackheads and clogged pores. Closed comedones are not open to the air

Question 4

Couperose skin; telangiectasia

Answer 4

Redness; distended capillaries from weakening of the capillary walls; internal or external causes

Question 5

Cysts

Answer 5

Fluid, infection or other matter under the skin

Question 6

Dehydration

Answer 6

Lack of water

Question 7

Enlarged pores

Answer 7

Larger pores due to excess oil or other debris

Question 8

Erythema

Answer 8

Redness caused by inflammation

Question 9

Hyper keratinization

Answer 9

Excessive build up of dean skin

Question 10

Hyperpigmentation

Answer 10

Brown or dark pigmentation

Question 11

Hypo pigmentation

Answer 11

Areas with no pigment

Question 12

Irritation

Answer 12

Usually redness or inflammation

Question 13

Keratosis

Answer 13

Buildup of cells. Rough texture

Question 14

Milia

Answer 14

Hardened, pearl like masses of oil and dead skin trapped beneath the surface of the skin. Have to be lanced open

Question 15

Papules

Answer 15

Blemishes. Raised lesions

Question 16

Poor elasticity

Answer 16

Sagging loose skin

Question 17

Pustules

Answer 17

Blemishes with puss

Question 18

Rosacea

Answer 18

Vascular disorder; chronic redness

Question 19

Sebaceous hyperplasia

Answer 19

Benign lesions seen in oiler areas of the face. Look like long doughnut holes

Question 20

Seborrhea

Answer 20

Oiliness of the skin

Question 21

Sensitivities

Answer 21

Reactions from internal or external causes

Question 22

Solar comedones

Answer 22

Large blackheads due to sun exposure. Usually around the eyes

Question 23

Sun damage

Answer 23

Uv damage

Question 24

Wrinkles/aging

Answer 24

Lines and damage from internal or external causes

Question 25

Actinic keratosis

Answer 25

A rough area from sun exposure, sometimes with layered scale or scab that sometimes falls off. Can be precancerous