Skin Lesions

Question 1

Define lesion

Answer 1

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

Question 2

list 4 primary lesions

Answer 2

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

Question 3

FISSURE

Answer 3

crack in the skin that reaches dermis

Question 4

EXCORIATION

Answer 4

skin abrasion from scrape or scratch

Question 5

CRUST

Answer 5

dead cells that form over healing wound

Question 6

KELOID

Answer 6

thick raised scar formed by growth of fibrous tissue

Question 7

define comedones

Answer 7

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

Question 8

List the 3 types of skin cancer

Answer 8

Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma

Question 9

Squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 9

moderately severe skin cancer characterized by scaley red or pink nodules

Question 10

Basal cell carcinoma

Answer 10

least sevre type of skin cancer, characterized by pearly nodules

Question 11

Malignant Melanoma

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Milia

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Melanoma Detection

Answer 13

Asymmetry
Borders
Color
Diameter
Evolving

Question 14

Define acne

Answer 14

Acne is an inflammatory condition of the sebacious glands

Question 15

Decribe how acne works

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Grades of Acne

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Main ingredients for acne

Answer 17

Salicylic acid
Recorcinol
benzoyl peroxide
sulfur

Question 18

Acne Triggers (4)

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Define dermatitis

Answer 19

An infammatory condition of the skin

Question 20

define couperose skin

Answer 20

vasodilation of capillaries resulting in redness of skin

Question 21

Characteristics of rosacea

Answer 21

telangiectasia
breakouts
redness/flushing
sensitivity

Question 22

Factors that aggrivate rosacea

Answer 22

spicy food
alcohol
heat
uv ray
caffeine
temperature extremes

Question 23

WHat do you do if client has an allergic reaction?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?

Answer 24

lack of sebum (dry)

lack of water (dehydrated)

Question 25

list 4 contraindications for skin treatments

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Symptoms of allergic reaction

Answer 26

- burning - itching - inflammation - rashes - blisters

Question 27

Describe melasma

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Define a tan

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What is the philosebacious unit?

Answer 30

hair shaft, follicle and sebcaious gland

Question 31

List 4 internal effects on the skin

Answer 31

genetics hormones (pregnancy, puberty) illness/disease glycation

Question 32

LIst 4 external factors on the skin

Answer 32

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