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Skin Lesions Flashcards

1
Q

Define lesion

A

a structural change in skin tissue due to an injury or disease

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2
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list 4 primary lesions

A

BULLA - blister filled with clear fluid
MACULE - flat discoloration of skin
TUMOR- abnormal mass varying in size, shape, color
WHEAL - itchy slowen lesion (bite)

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3
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FISSURE

A

crack in the skin that reaches dermis

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4
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EXCORIATION

A

skin abrasion from scrape or scratch

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5
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CRUST

A

dead cells that form over healing wound

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6
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KELOID

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thick raised scar formed by growth of fibrous tissue

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7
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define comedones

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non inflammed build up of dead cells, sebum and debris inside follicles

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8
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List the 3 types of skin cancer

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Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma

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9
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Squamous cell carcinoma

A

moderately severe skin cancer characterized by scaley red or pink nodules

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10
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Basal cell carcinoma

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least sevre type of skin cancer, characterized by pearly nodules

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11
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Malignant Melanoma

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Most serious form of skin cancer, charcterized by dark patches with uneven jagged texture

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12
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Milia

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hardened whitish masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin, around eyes cheecks

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13
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Melanoma Detection

A 
Asymmetry
Borders
Color
Diameter
Evolving
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14
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Define acne

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Acne is an inflammatory condition of the sebacious glands

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15
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Decribe how acne works

A

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

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16
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Grades of Acne

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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

17
Q

Main ingredients for acne

A

Salicylic acid
Recorcinol
benzoyl peroxide
sulfur

18
Q

Acne Triggers (4)

A 
Genetics
Hormones (pregnancy, puberty, menopause)
Environment (temp, pollution)
Diet (glucose, dairy)
Lifestyle (stress)
Cosmetics (comedogenic products)
19
Q

Define dermatitis

A

An infammatory condition of the skin

20
Q

define couperose skin

A

vasodilation of capillaries resulting in redness of skin

21
Q

Characteristics of rosacea

A

telangiectasia
breakouts
redness/flushing
sensitivity

22
Q

Factors that aggrivate rosacea

A 
spicy food
alcohol
heat
uv ray
caffeine
temperature extremes
23
Q

WHat do you do if client has an allergic reaction?

A

immediately remove product
clean with water
apply vold compress until skin calms
put hydrocortisone cream

24
Q

What is the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?

A

lack of sebum (dry)

lack of water (dehydrated)

25
Q

list 4 contraindications for skin treatments

A

accutane
active herpes (cold cores)
pregnancy
allergies to aspirin ( no treatment with salycylic acid)

26
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Symptoms of allergic reaction

A
  • burning
  • itching
  • inflammation
  • rashes
  • blisters
27
Q

Describe melasma

A

pigmentaion disorder related to estrogen characterized by hyperpigmentaion in a syympetrical pattern on cheeks upper lip and chin
(pregnancy mask)

28
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Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)

A

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

29
Q

Define a tan

A

Darked pigmentation as a result of the production of melanin pigment in order to protect the skin from UV rays

30
Q

What is the philosebacious unit?

A

hair shaft, follicle and sebcaious gland

31
Q

List 4 internal effects on the skin

A

genetics
hormones (pregnancy, puberty)
illness/disease
glycation

32
Q

LIst 4 external factors on the skin

A 
sun exposure
pollutants
extreme temperatures
Alcohol/ smoking
inappropriate skin care

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