Chapter 11 Milady Esthetics Disorders and diseases of the skin

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Malignant means

"cancerous."

What does atopic mean?

"excess inflammation from allergies"

Impetigo

A bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children; clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria.

Fissure is....

A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. Chapped lips or hands are fissures. (Secondary)

Acne excoriate is....

A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration. (Secondary)

Lentigo

A flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle; small, yellow-brown spots.

Squamous cell carcinoma

A more serious condition than basal cell carcinoma

Comedo is...

A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.

Mole

A pigmented nevus; a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black.

Steatoma is

A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum and ranging in size from a pea to an orange. (Also known as wen)

Excoriation is a.....

A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping. (Secondary)

Keloid is....

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen). (Secondary)

Acne is...

Acne. A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes.

Hypertrophy

An abnormal growth;

Perioral dermatitis

An acne-like condition around the mouth;

Contact dermatitis

An inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical.

Eczema

An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin; acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions.

Psoriasis

An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales;

Another name for male hormones

Androgens

What is a deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands?

Anhidrosis

Sebaceous hyperplasia is...

Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face. They are often white, yellow, or flesh colored.

What is a Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet?

Bromhidrosis

What is bulla?

Bulla, A large blister containing watery fluid. It is similar to a vesicle, but larger. (Primary lesion)

Another name for a cancerous tumor

Carcinoma

Another name for pink eye

Conjunctivitis

What is a cyst?

Cyst, A closed, sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin. (Primary lesion)

Define crust

Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing, resulting in an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material. Example, scab on a sore. (Secondary)

eczema, vesicles, or papules are forms of?

Dermatitis.

Dermatology is....

Dermatology is the branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases.

Vasodilation

Dilation of the blood vessels makes rosacea worse. Spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, temperature extremes, heat, sun, and stress aggravate rosacea.

A scar is...

Discolored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed. (Secondary)

Asteatosis is ....

Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency; can be due to aging, internal disorders, alkalies of harsh soaps, or cold exposure.

What is hyperhidrosis?

Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions. Also called diaphoresis.

Comedogenic

Fatty ingredients such as waxes and some oils can clog or irritate follicles. These comedogenic ingredients can block follicles,

Herpes simplex virus 1

Fever blisters or cold sores; recurring viral infection.

What is tinea?

Fungal infections.

What is also known as boil?

Furuncle

Herpes simplex virus 2

Genital herpes;

Carbuncles are.

Groups of boils

Folliculitis

Hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle, causing a bacterial infection.

Another name for shingles.

Herpes zoster

What is a lesion?

Lesions are structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury. Any mark, wound, or abnormality is described as a lesion.

Sebaceous filaments

Like comedones but small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter.

What is a macula?

Macule ,A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a red spot, left after a pimple has healed. (Primary lesion)

What is a Nodule?

Nodules, tumors, but they are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections. (Primary lesion)

Benign means....

Not harmful

What is a Papule?

Papule, A small elevation with no fluid, but may develop into a pustule (Primary lesion)

Actinic keratoses

Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough that are a result of sun damage

Primary lesions

Primary lesions are lesions in the early stages of development or change. They are characterized by flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity, such as vesicles or pustules.

What is pustule?

Pustule , An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus, a small pus-containing blister (Primary lesion)

Keratosis pilaris

Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms; caused by blocked follicles.

Erythema

Redness caused by inflammation.

Seborrhea is...

Severe oiliness of the skin;

Edema

Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury, infection, or medication.

Pruitis

The medical term for itching; persistant itching.

Hyperkeratosis

Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes.

Another name for ringworm.

Tinea corporis

What is a Tubercle?

Tubercle, rounded, solid lump; larger than a papule. (Primary lesion)

What is a tumor?

Tumor, A large nodule; an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive cell multiplication (Primary lesion)

What is An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth;

Ulcer (Secondary)

Hypopigmentation

Underproduction of pigment

What is a vesicle?

Vesicle, A small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and poison oak (Primary lesion)

What is a wheel?

Wheal, An itchy, bite. insect bite, or stings. Hives and mosquito bites are wheals. (Primary lesion)

Retention hyperkeratosis

a hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up because they do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin.

Tinea versicolor

also called pityriasis versicolor, is a fungal condition that inhibits melanin production

What is miliaria rubra?

also known as prickly heat. Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands;

Name 3 categories of dermatitis.

atopic, contact, and seborrheic.

Nevus

birthmark.

Stain

brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape. Same as Nevus

Seborrheic dermatitis is

characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness.

What is milia?

cysts are small, firm white papules, whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin.

A dermatologist is...

dermatologist is a physician who treats these disorders and diseases.

Varicose veins

dilated and twisted veins which can occur anywhere in the body.

Roscea

extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules

Urticaria

hives.

Melasma

hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes,

Albinism

lack of melanin pigment in the body including the skin, hair, and eyes

Secondary lesions are...

lesions of the skin develop in the later stages of disease and change the structure of tissues and organs

Chloasma

liver spots. Increased pigmentation; from sun exposure or pigmentation from other causes.

Malignant melanoma

most serious form of skin cancer. Black or dark patches on the skin are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised

Hyperpigmentation

overproduction of pigment,

Define scale...

shedding of dead skin cells; flaky skin cells; any thin plate of epidermal flakes, Ex, dandruff or psoriasis. (Secondary)

Skin tag

skin that look like flaps;

Basal cell carcinoma

the most common and the least severe type of carcinoma

Keratosis

thick buildup of skin cells.

Keratoma

thickened patch of epidermis. A callus caused by pressure or friction is a keratoma. If the thickening also grows inward, it becomes a corn.

Another names for hives

urticaria

Verruca

wart.

Why Study Disorders and Diseases of the Skin?

• Recognizing skin disorders and diseases is necessary to work with clients effectively and safely, especially for those conditions that are contagious or that need to be referred to a physician.


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