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
A pigmentation disease characterized by white, irregular patches on the skin lacking pigment
vitiligo
A fungal condition that inhibits melanin production; not contagious, caused by yeast
tinea versicolor
A generalized term to refer to an inflammatory condition of the skin
dermatitis
This type of skin inflammation is caused by exposure to and direct skin contact with an allergen
allergic contact dermatitis
The development of hypersensitivity as a result of repeated exposure to an allergen over time
sensitization
A chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis
atopic dermatitis
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, lead to dry or moist lesions
eczema
A form of dermatitis caused by contact with an irritant
irritant contact dermatitis
An acne-like condition around the mouth consisting mainly of small clusters of papules
perioral dermatitis
A form of eczema characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness. Often appears on eyebrows, scalp, and along hairline
seborrheic dermatitis
A form of dermatitis caused by poor circulation in the lower legs
stasis dermatitis
