STANDARD ESTHETICS Chapter 4 – Disorders and Diseases of the Skin

Persistent itching is known as:

A hormonal condition that impact s women in child bearing years believed to have a genetic component is:

Oral medication prescribed to help with ace in addition to antibiotics; used as a drug to counter the effects of androgen hormone is:

Products that block follicles and cause cell buildup are referred to as:

What branch of medical science studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases?

What should you do if a client has a skin condition that you do not recognize?

How many types of lesions are there?

What is another name for tertiary lesions?

What is an open comedo?

What are milia often mistakenly referred to as?

What are milia?

What is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes?

What is a carbuncle?

What skin disorder is described as doughnut-shaped with an indentation in the center?

What is common acne known as?

Symptoms of _________________ include thinning hair in a male hair growth pattern of boldness, at the front and top of the scalp; abnormal hair growth on the face, arms, thighs, neck, and breast.

What it another name for severe oiliness of the skin or an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands?

What skin disorder shows up as redness and bumpiness, commonly on cheeks or upper arms; sometimes the patches of irritation are accompanied by a rough texture and small pinpoint white milia?

A skin condition caused by actinic bronzing to the sides of the face and neck is referred to as:

What is a fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick, brittle, discolored nails?

What are bulla?

What is NOT an example of a wheal?

Primary lesions include:

What is a papule?

What definition best describes macule?

What definition best describes the vesicle?

What definition best describes nodule?

A raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion, is referred to as?

_________________ and __________________ can produce vesicles.

What type of secondary lesion is a crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis?

What type of secondary lesion is abrasion produced by scratching or scarping?

Keloid is:

Cicatrix is:

Ulcer is:

What is Hyperhidrosis?

What is Bromhidrosis?

What is Anhidrosis?

This inflammation of the skin results from exposure to allergens.

What results from swelling from a fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury or infection?

This is redness caused by inflammation.

This is also known as hives and results from an allergic reaction to the body’s histamine production.

Which of the following is NOT example of a tertiary lesion?

Which vascular lesion is characterized by distended and damaged capillaries; 0.5 – 1.0 mm in diameter?

This inflammation of the skin is characterized by extreme redness, dilation of capillaries, and in severe cases the formation of pustular-type breakouts.

What is an overproduction of pigment called?

What type of hyperpigmentation appears as a result of hormonal changes, sometimes during pregnancy?

What type of hyperpigmentation appears as a result of injury or trauma on the skin?

The tiny round or oval pigmented areas of the skin on areas exposed to UV rays are referred to as:

Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for men over the age of _______.

There is a _____________ percent increase of melanoma risk among those who use tanning beds in their teens and twenties.

More than __________ percent of skin cancer is caused by sun exposure.

What is Actinic keratosis?

Propionibacterum acne bacteria is:

Closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin is referred to as:

A blackhead is an example of:

Moisturizers and sunscreen recommend for acne skin should be:

Tan is:

Conjunctivitis is commonly referred to as:

Verucca is commonly referred to as:

Tinea pedis is commonly referred to as:

Tinea corporis is commonly referred to as:

What is a Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

A form of ODC in which the person picks at their skin to the point of injury, infection or scarring is referred to as?

Pseudofolliculitis:

Group of boils are referred to as:

Birthmark is also referred to as:

What is the serious form of skin cancer as it can metastasize?

Basal cell carcinoma is:

A contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria, and is characterized by cluster of small blisters or crusty lesions, is known as:

What is caused by poor circulation in the lower legs that can create a chronic inflammatory state?

An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales; caused by over-proliferation of skin cells that reproduce too fast is referred to as:

An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin; is acute or chronic in nature and has dry or moist lesions is referred to as:

Which pigmentation disease is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by white irregular patches of skin that totally lack pigment?

This is a rare genetic condition characterized by the lack of melanin pigment in the body including the hair, skin and eyes.

The most serious form of skin cancer is:

The ABCDE Checklist is used to identify which type of cancer?

What causes 90% of skin cancers?

This acne is in the dermis that causes depression and raised scars.

What is Herpes Simplex 1?

This acne is considered cystic acne and scar formation from tissue damage is common. A physician may prescribe medication to treat this grade of acne.