skin disorders and diseases Flashcards
what are the reasons why cosmetologist should understand the skins structure and common skin problems
providing services, safely performing services, recommending proper skincare
what standard should be used to determine when to treat a skin condition
when in doubt refer to a doctor
what would best describe visible differences in lesions that are used to classify it as primary or secondary
primary- different color than surrounding skin
secondary- accumulation of material on skins surface
what are examples of primary lesions
cyst, pustule, tumor
what are examples of secondary lesions
crust, scales, fishers
what is the smallest elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus
papule
this refers to a skin sore or abrasion produced by sractching or scraping
excoration
what is the difference between an open comedo and a closed comedo
open- blackhead exposed to air
closed- whitehead not exposed to air
what is the definition of rocasea
chronic condition that appears primarily on cheeks and nose, flushing that may progress to break out
what are some examples of disorders of the suderoriferous glands
anhidrosis, bromhidrosis, milaria rubra, hyperhidrosis
whats the difference between treating a client with bromhidrosis vs anhidrosis
anhidrosis- may be deadly refer to doctor
bromhidrosis- only requires doctor if severe
what is the name of the chronic skin disease characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching
eczema
what is an appropriate response to a client with an eye infection that covers the whites of the eye and eye is covered in a crusty substance
decline service, refer to a doctor
there is a new lesion on the nostril of a client where there previously was a lesion that lasted several weeks. how would you explain this lesion to a client
viral infection of herpes simplex 1 that happens on lips and nostrils, refer to a doctor
what skin hypertrophy is characterized by red patches covered with silver white scales
psoriasis
what describes a keratoma
superficial thickening of the skin
what skin pigmentation disorder is genetic in which there is an absence of melanin pigment
albanism
what can contribute to acne
overproduction of sebum, hereditary tendency to retain dead cells in the follicle
what are some forms of treatment for mild acne
exfoliation treatments that gently remove dead cells, foamy rinse off products that remove excess oil, toners that treat excessively oily skin
what are some examples of extrinsic factors that can influence skin aging
uv rays, pollution, alcohol/medication
what are ways that sun exposure can negatively affect the skin
wrinkling, sagging, excessive uv rays, superficial thickening patches
what type of skin cancer is characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules
squamis cell carcinoma
what changes can occur in moles over time that might indicate it is cancerous
color not all the same, not symmetrical, uneven edges
what is recommended to help cosmetologists not develop dermatitis
gloves, clean items and disinfect
this is an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or substance
sensitization
