Skin Lesions Flashcards
Define lesion
a structural change in skin tissue due to an injury or disease
list 4 primary lesions
BULLA - blister filled with clear fluid
MACULE - flat discoloration of skin
TUMOR- abnormal mass varying in size, shape, color
WHEAL - itchy slowen lesion (bite)
FISSURE
crack in the skin that reaches dermis
EXCORIATION
skin abrasion from scrape or scratch
CRUST
dead cells that form over healing wound
KELOID
thick raised scar formed by growth of fibrous tissue
define comedones
non inflammed build up of dead cells, sebum and debris inside follicles
List the 3 types of skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
moderately severe skin cancer characterized by scaley red or pink nodules
Basal cell carcinoma
least sevre type of skin cancer, characterized by pearly nodules
Malignant Melanoma
Most serious form of skin cancer, charcterized by dark patches with uneven jagged texture
Milia
hardened whitish masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin, around eyes cheecks
Melanoma Detection
Asymmetry Borders Color Diameter Evolving
Define acne
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the sebacious glands
Decribe how acne works
excess sebum clogs follicles causing comedones, papules pustules and cysts
The p.acne bacteria grows in anerobic environments, pressure is exerted on follicle walls causing rupturing
of debris into dermis
inflammation and white blood cells go to fight infection
Grades of Acne
Grade 1: minor breakouts
Grade 2 : comany comedones, occasional papules and pustules
Grade 3: Many comedones, Inflammed and red papules and pustules
Grade 3: cystic acne
Main ingredients for acne
Salicylic acid
Recorcinol
benzoyl peroxide
sulfur
Acne Triggers (4)
Genetics Hormones (pregnancy, puberty, menopause) Environment (temp, pollution) Diet (glucose, dairy) Lifestyle (stress) Cosmetics (comedogenic products)
Define dermatitis
An infammatory condition of the skin
define couperose skin
vasodilation of capillaries resulting in redness of skin
Characteristics of rosacea
telangiectasia
breakouts
redness/flushing
sensitivity
Factors that aggrivate rosacea
spicy food alcohol heat uv ray caffeine temperature extremes
WHat do you do if client has an allergic reaction?
immediately remove product
clean with water
apply vold compress until skin calms
put hydrocortisone cream
What is the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?
lack of sebum (dry)
lack of water (dehydrated)
list 4 contraindications for skin treatments
accutane
active herpes (cold cores)
pregnancy
allergies to aspirin ( no treatment with salycylic acid)
Symptoms of allergic reaction
- burning
- itching
- inflammation
- rashes
- blisters
Describe melasma
pigmentaion disorder related to estrogen characterized by hyperpigmentaion in a syympetrical pattern on cheeks upper lip and chin
(pregnancy mask)
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Hyperpigmentation that results after healing from and injury or lesion or as a result of a treatment where too high of an energy was used
Define a tan
Darked pigmentation as a result of the production of melanin pigment in order to protect the skin from UV rays
What is the philosebacious unit?
hair shaft, follicle and sebcaious gland
List 4 internal effects on the skin
genetics
hormones (pregnancy, puberty)
illness/disease
glycation
LIst 4 external factors on the skin
sun exposure pollutants extreme temperatures Alcohol/ smoking inappropriate skin care
