Sebaceous Gland Disorders Flashcards
open comedone
blackhead
closed comedone
white head
pustule
inflammation with pus
papule
inflammation with no pus
cyst/nodule
infection that may reach down to the dermis
sebaceous hyperplasia
yellow, donut-shaped lesion
seborrhea
excessive oiliness
acne vulgaris
chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the pilosebaceous unit
grade 1 acne
minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules
grade II acne
many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules
grade III acne
red and inflamed, have many open and closed comedones, papules and pustules
grade IV acne
cysts/nodules, papules, pustules, open and closed comedones
most severe
propionibacterium
bacteria that causes inflamed acne lesions
androgens
male-like hormones that stimulate sebum production
steatoma
aka sebaceous cyst
sebum filled fatty mass
furuncle
boil
caused by staphylococcus infection
carbuncles
group of boils
asteatosis
extreme dryness of the skin
seborrheic dermatitis
inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous gland that causes red, scaly, flaky, and itchy skin.
rosacea
chronic inflammation condition that appears on the cheeks and nose, papules and pustules may be present.
rhinophyma
aka bulbous nose
causes tumors of the sebaceous glands
