Skin Conditions

Question 1

Acne

Answer 1

Sebaceous outbreaks from hormonal changes or other factors

Question 2

Actinic Keratosis

Answer 2

Rough area resulting from chronic sun exposure

Question 3

Aging

Answer 3

Characterized by skin laxity due to collagen and bone loss

Question 4

Albinism

Answer 4

Absence of melanin pigment in the body (hair, skin, and eyes)

Question 5

Anhidrosis

Answer 5

Deficiency in perspiration

Question 6

Atopic Dermatitis

Answer 6

Excess inflammation (from allergies/irritants)

Question 7

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Answer 7

Most common and least severe type of skin cancer, often appears light, pearly nodules

Question 8

Bromhidrosis

Answer 8

Foul smelling perspiration

Question 9

Bulla

Answer 9

Large blister containing watery fluid

Question 10

Carbuncle

Answer 10

Cluster of boils

Question 11

Comedo

Answer 11

Mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in hair follicle

Question 12

Open Comedo

Answer 12

Blackhead

Question 13

Closed Comedo

Answer 13

Whitehead

Question 14

Comedogenic

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Contact Dermatitis

Answer 15

Dermatitis venenata; inflammation skin condition caused by contact with substance or chemical

Question 16

Cyst

Answer 16

Closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, inflection, or other matter above or below skin

Question 17

Diaphoresis

Answer 17

Excessive perspiration due to a medical condition

Question 18

Eczema

Answer 18

Inflammatory, painful itching disease of skin, dry or moist lesions

Question 19

Edema

Answer 19

Swelling caused by fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury