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MILADY ESTHETICS CH 11 DISORDERS AND DISEASES OF THE SKIN

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GRADE 1 ACNE
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules
GRADE 2 ACNE
Many closed comedones, more open comedones and occasional papules and pustules
GRADE 3 ACNE
Red inflamed, many comedones, papules and pustules
GRADE 4 ACNE
Cystic. Scar formation from tissue damage is common
Dermatology
branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases
Lesion
are structural changes in the tissue caused by damage or injury
Primary Lesion
in the early stages of development or change
Bulla
a large blister containing watery fluid
Cyst
a closed sac containing fluid, infection or other matter
Macule
a flat spot or discoloration of skin (freckle)
Nodules
referred to as tumors, smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits or infections
Papule
a small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop into a pustule
Pustule
an inflamed papule with white or yellow pus. consists of white blood cells, bacteria and other debris
Tubercle
abnormal rounded solid lump
Tumor
a large nodule, abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive cell multiplication varying in size, shape and color
Vesicle
A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, poison ivy and oak produce vesicles
Wheal
itchy swollen lesion, hives, insect bites, stings or allergy reaction
Secondary Lesion
develop in the later stages of disease and change the structure of tissues and organs
Crust
dead cells formed over a wound while its healing (scab)
Excoriation
A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
Acne Excoriee
scraped off acne lesions causing scarring and discoloration
Fissure
a crack in the skin (chapped lips or hands)
Keloid
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen0
Scale
Excessive shedding of dead skin cells (dandruff/ psoriasis)
Scar
Discolored slightly raised mark on the skin formed after injury
Ulcer
open lesion on skin or mucous membrane accompanied by pus
Acne
chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands
Asteatosis
Dry, Scaly skin from sebum deficiency; can be due to aging, internal disorders, cold exposure or harsh soaps
Furuncle
boil; abscess filled with pus
Carbuncles
group of boils
Milia
Epidermal cysts- whitish, pear-like small firm white papules
Sebaceous hyperplasia
benign lesions; oily areas of face; white-yellow-or flesh colored; doughnut shaped with indentation in the center
Seborrhea
severe oiliness
seborrheic dermatitis
inflammation; dry or oily scaling or crusting or itchiness. common form of eczema. appears in eyebrows, scalp, hairline and the middle of the forehead and sides of nose
steatoma
a sebaceous cyst tumor filled with sebum and ranging in size from a pea to orange. a wen
anhidrosis
a deficiency in perspiration due to failure of sweat glands
bromhidrosis
foul smelling armpits and feet. caused by bacteria
hyperhidrosis
excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications or conditions.
miliaria rubra
prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, burning, itching from excessive heat exposure
dermatitis
an inflammatory condition of the skin; various forms includes lesions such as eczema, vesicles or papules
atopic dermatitis
chronic excess inflammation from allergies
contact dermatitis
allergic reaction from contact with a substance, chemical irritant
perioral dermatitis
an acne like condition around the mouth
eczema
inflammatory painful itching disease acute or chronic with dry or moist lesions
edema
swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury infection or medication
erythema
redness caused by inflammation
folliculitis
hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle causing a bacterial infection (ingrown hairs)
pseudo folliculitis
razor bumps resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection
pruitis
persistant itching
psoriasis
an itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered in white-silver scales
rosacea
inflammation of the skin by extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules
telangiectasia
a vascular lesion; capillaries that have been damaged are now larger or distended by blood vessels
varicose veins
vascular lesions that are abnormally dilated and twisted veins which can occur anywhere in the body.
hyperpigmentation
over production of pigment
hypopigmentation
lack of pigment
dyschromia
abnormal pigmentation cause by internal and external factors
chloasma
liver spots increased pigmentation from sun exposure or pigmentation from other causes
lentigo
a flat pigmented area similar to a freckle; small yellow brown spots.
actinic or solar lentigenes
lentigenes that result from sunglight exposure are liver spots called
melasma
hormonal hyperpigmentation aka pregnancy mask
nevus
birthmark
stain
brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.
port wine stain
birthmark which is a vascular type of nevus
tan
a change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation that damages the skin
albinism
rare genetic condition by lack of pigment in the body including skin, hair and eyes
leukoderma
loss of pigmentation, light abnormal patches of depigmented skin
vitiligo
a pigmentation disease by white irregular patches of the skin that are totally lacking pigment; autoimmune disorder causing an absence of melanocytes
hypertrophy
an abnormal growth; thickening of tissue (keloid)
atrophy
wasting away or thinning
actinic keratoses
pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough that are a result of sun damage and should be checked by a dermatologist
hyperkeratosis
thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes
keratoma
an acquired thickened patch of epidermis; A CALLAUS
keratosis
an abnormally thick build up of skin cells
keratosis pilaris
redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms; exfoliation can help unblock follicles
mole
a pigmented nevus
skin tag
small outgrowths or extensions of the skin
verruca
wart
conjunctivitis
pinkeye; inflammation of mucous membrane around the eye due to chemical, bacterial or viral causes
herpes simplex virus 1
fever blisters or cold sores recurring viral infection. Causes cold sores around the mouth or nostrils
herpes simplex virus 2
genital herpes
herpes zoster
shingles; reactivation of the chickenpox virus; viral infection of the sensory nerves groups of red blisters tha form a rash that occurs in a ring or line
impetigo
a bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
tinea
fungal infections
tinea corporis
ring worm ringed red pattern with elevated edges
tinea versicolor
fungal condition that inhibits melanin production ; white brown or salmon color flaky patches.
basal cell carcinoma
most common; least severe open sores; reddish
patches; or a smooth growth with an elevated border; light pearly nodules
squamous cell carcinoma
is more serious; red or pink scaly papules or nodules
malignant melanoma
most serious form of skin cancer; black or dark patches on the skin usually uneven in texture, jagged or raised
pilosebaceous unit
entire follicle that includes the hair shaft, sebaceous gland and the sebaceous duct or canal to the surface
retention hyperkeratosis
is a hereditary facor in which dead skin cells build up because they do not shed from the follicle as they do on normal skin
sebaceous filaments
similar to open comedones are mainly small solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter
anaerobic
bacteria cannot live in the presence of oxygen
cysts
nodules made up of deep pockets of infection
comedogenic
ingredients that can block follicles resulting in comedones
urticaria
hives caused by allergic reaction from the bodys histamine production
vasodilation
vascular dilation of the blood vessels
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