Acne
Important Terms
Infections
Sebaceous Gland Disorders
Pigmentation Disorders
100
Define acne
Chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands
100
What is a pore?
Opening in the skin which allows sweat & sebum to pass thru
100
What is the technical name for Shingles?
Herpes Zoster
100
What is a carbuncle?
a group of boils
100
Failure of the skin to produce melanin is called
Albinism
200
Name one type of acne lesion
blackhead whitehead papule pustule milia cystic
200
What are suderiferous glands?
sweat glands
200
What is another name for warts?
Verruca
200
Dry scaly skin caused by reduced sebum production is called
Asteatosis
200
Another name for a birthmark is
What is a nevus
300
Describe Grade 2 acne
Moderate acne that has an increased number of open & closed comedones as well as occasional papules & pustules
300
Name the type of cells that help the body fight infection
Langerhans
300
What skin infection is highly contagious & caused by Staph or Strep bacteria?
Impetigo
300
What is another name for a steatoma?
A wen
300
What pigmentation disorders are also called the "mask of pregnancy"?
What is Chloasma or melasma
400
What is the name of the male hormone that causes acne?
Androgen
400
What is the process of absorption into the skin called?
Transdermal penetration
400
Define infection
pathogenic bacteria or virus entering the body & multiplying to the point of interfering with its normal functions
400
A condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands is called
What is Seborrhea
400
An acquired skin disease characterized by white patches is called
What is Vitiligo
500
Name 3 topical medications used to treat acne
Benzoyl Peroxide Topical antibiotics Retin-A Azaleic Acid Salacylic Acid Glycolic Acid
500
Name the 5 types of tissue
epithelial connective muscular nerve liquid
500
What is the contagious form of Tinea & where on the body does it usually appear?
Tinea corporis, trunk, legs or arms
500
What is the more severe type of Rosacea that causes nose tissue to swell?
What is Rhinophyma
500
Which pigmentation disorder multiplies due to sun damage?
What is Lentigo
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