Vascular, pigment, and dermatitis Flashcards
An inflammatory and vascular disorder with multiple causes that are not completely understood; starts with flushing and increasing bouts of redness
rosacea
A cosmetic irregularity where capillaries are visible and distended 0.5-1.0mm
telangiectasia
Visible vascularity that are abnormally dilated and twisted veins that can occur anywhere in the body
varicose veins
An over-production of pigment is known as…
hyperpigmentation
A lack of pigment is known as…
hypopigmentation
Abnormal pigmentation is known as…
dyschromia
A hormonal hyperpigmentation that disorder that first appears during pregnancy or the use of brith control
melasma
A flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle; small, yellow-brown spots. A.k.a. Age spots
lentigo
The name for freckles
ephelids or macules
Another name for birthmark
nevus
A skin condition caused by actinic bronzing (chronic sun exposure) to the sides of the face and neck. Skin turns a reddish brown jue with distinct white patch under the chin
poikiloderma of civatte
Darkened pigmentation due to an injury to the skin
post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Change in pigmentation from exposure to the sun; due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation
tan
Loss of pigmentation leading to light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin
leukoderma
A rare genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes
albinism
