Lesions
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin
What is a macule
An inflammation of the mucous membran around the eye due to chemical, bacterial, or viral causes.
What is conjunctivitis?
A non-inflamed buildup of cells, seby, and other debris inside the follicles.
What is a comedo/comedones?
What is actinic keratosis?
The overproduction of pigment in the skin.
What is hyperpigmentation?
What is a scale
This is casued by a fungus. It looks like a skin irritation that spreads into a circular infection that is red and scaly. It can be dry or moist.
What is Tinea Corporis?
Similar to comedones, these are mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter. They are often found on the nose.
What are sebaceous filaments?
What is A- Asymmetry?
A type of hormonal hyperpigmentation disorder that first appears during pregnancy or with the use of birth control.
What is melasma?
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus. Examples include acne, warts, and elevated nevi.
What is a papule?
This is a recurring viral infection characterized by groups of blisters that appear on the lips or nostrils.
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1?
These are small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules, are whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible opening. They are often mistaken for whiteheads.
What are milia?
One bad one of these in childhood doubles the risk factor for melanoma later in life.
What is a sunburn?
This is darkened pigmentation due to an injury to the skin or the residual healing after an acne lesion has resoved. It is often deep red, purple, or brown in appearance.
What is Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)?
A thick scar resulting in excessive growth of fibrous tissue.
What is a keloid?
This is a fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick, brittle, discolored nalisl.
What is Onychomycosis?
This type or acne is characterized by red and inflammed areas with many comedones, papules, and pustules.
What is Grade III?
This type of niche has emerged for estheticians . It is the medical stydt of cancer, it's causes and treatements for the skin.
What is oncology esthetics?
This is a rare genetic condition characterized by a lack of malanin pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes.
What is albinism?
What is a pustule?
This is a hypertophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus. They are typically flesh colored but can be brown or black.
What is a Verruca (Wart)?
Products that can block follicles, which causes cell buildup, resulting in comedoes. They are usually rin in emollients and occlusive products that are tooheave for skin prone to breakouts.
Wha is comedogenic?
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer, which often appears as light, pearly nodules; characteristics include sores, reddish patches, or a smooth growth with an elevated border.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
This is a fungal condition that inhibits melanin production. It is not contagious because it is cause by yeast. It is characterized by white, brown. or salmon-colored flaky patches.
What is tinea versicolor?