Hyperpigmentation
Also known as Liver Spots. Increased pigmentation; from sun exposure or pigmentation from other causes.
What is Chloasma.
Inflammation of the mucous membrane around the eye due to chemical, bacterial, or viral causes; very contagious; treated with antibiotics.
Also known as pinkeye.
What is Conjunctivitis.
A topical vitamin A acid. A strong peeling agent that is drying and also flushes out follicles.
What is Tretinoin (Retin-A).
A flat pigmented area similar to a freckle; small yellow-brown spots.
What is Lentigo.
Fever blisters or cold sores; recurring viral infection. A vesicle or group of vesicles on a red, swollen base. Blisters usually appear on lips or nostrils.
What is Herpes Simplex 1.
Red and inflamed, many comedones, papules, and pustules.
What is Grade lll.
A topical peeling agent similar to retinoic acid. May be less irritating than tretinoin.
What is Adapalene (Differin).
Exposure to the sun causing tanning, a change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV radiation that damages the skin. A ___ is basically visible skin and cell damage.
What is Tan.
A rare genetic condition characterized by the lack of melanin pigment in the body including skin, hair, and eyes. This person has a higher risk for skin cancer and is sensitive to light, and ages early without melanin protection.
What is Albinism.
Genital herpes; never work on clients with current herpes lesion.
What is Herpes Simplex 2.
Many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules.
What is Grade ll.
Topical antibiotic; kills bacteria.
What is Clindamycin.
A term for hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy or with birth control use.
What is Melasma.
A pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment.
What is Vitiligo.
A painful skin condition from the reactivation of the chicken pox virus; Shingles is a viral infection of the sensory nerves characterized by groups of red blisters.
What is Herpes Zoster.
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules.
What is Grade l.
Another retinoid; a topical peeling agent that may be less irritating than tretinoin.
What is Tazarotene (Tazorac).
Abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape. A port wine ____ is a birthmark, which is a vascular type of nevus.
What is Stain.
Loss of pigmentation; light, abnormal patches of depigmented skin; congenital, acquired due to immunological and post-inflammatory causes.
Vitiligo and Albinism are ________.
What is Leukoderma.
Also known as ringworm. Highly contagious; it forms a ringed red pattern with elevated edges.
What is Tinea Corporis.
Cystic acne. Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation are present. Scare formation from tissue damage is common.
What is grade lV.
An oral medication similar to retinoic acid; used for severe acne.
What is Isotretinoin (Accutane).