Clogged Follicles
A noninflamed build-up of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
What is a Comedo
Defined as an abnormal growth; many are benign or harmless.
What is Hypertrophy.
Refers to an overproduction of pigment in the skin.
What is Hyperpigmentation
Inflammation of the mucous membrane, known as pinkeye.
What is conjunctivitis
Dead skin cells over a wound or blemish while it is healing.
What is Crust
Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules.
What is Milia
What is Keratosis Pilaris.
What is Lentigo
A bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children.
What is Impetigo
Structural change in the tissues caused by damage or injury.
What is Lesion
Involves benign lesions frequently seen in oiler areas of the face.
What is Sebaceous Hyperplasia
An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales. Caused by an overproliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast.
What is Psoriasis.
Also known as a birthmark.
What is Nevus
Also known as ringworm, caused by a fungus.
What is Tinea Corporis
Redness caused by inflammation.
What is Erythema
A severe oiliness of the skin; an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands.
What is Seborrhea
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes.
A type of hormonal hyperpigmentation that first appears during pregnancy or with the use of birth control pills.
What is Melasma
Fever blisters or cold sores.
What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1
A type of skin cancer characterized by scaly, red, or pink papules or nodules.
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up because they do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin.
What is Retention Hyperkeratosis.
A callus caused by pressure or friction.
What is Keratoma
A skin condition caused by actinic bronzing (chronic sun exposure) to the sides of the face and neck.
What is Poikiloderma of Civatte
A fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick, brittle discolored nails.
What is Onychomycosis.
A grade of acne characterized by red, inflamed skin, many comedones, papules, and pustules.
What is Grade 3