Important Vocabulary and Other Inflammatory Diseases
Lesions
Hypertrophies
Pigmentation Abnormalities
Disorders of the Sebaceous and Sudoriferous Glands
100
A term used to identify conditions that are frequent and habitual.
What is Chronic
100
Fluid filled elevations in the skin caused by localized accumulations of fluids o blood just below the epidermis. Examples: Herpes Simplex(Fever Blisters) contagious, chronic condition, red, swollen. It usually appears on the lips
What is Vesicles?
100
Identified by an overgrowth or excess skin.
What is Hypertrophy?
100
Commonly called "liver spots", it is a group of brownish macules occurring in one place.
What is Chloasma?
100
Masses of sebum trapped in the hair follicles. Common name: blackheads.
What is Comedones?
200

A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose characterized by redness

What is Rosacea?

200
Small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size, but containing pus. A pimple with pus.
What is Pustules?
200
A thickening of the epidermis, which occurs from pressure or friction applied to the skin.
What is Callus?
200
Small, brownish spots that may be raised. Hair often grows through them, but should not be removed, unless advised by a physician.
What is Moles?
200
Acute eruption of small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin, caused by excessive heat.
What is Miliaria Rubria?
300

An exaggerated allergic sensitivity or reaction that develops due to repeated chemical exposure over time.

What is Sensitization?

300
Dried masses that are the remains of an oozing sore. Example: scab.
What is Crust?
300
Their common name is warts.
What is Verruca?
300

Hypopigmetation of the skin caused by a decrease in activity of melanocytes, due to injury.

What is Leukoderma?

300

Excessive sweating

What is hyperhidrosis?

400
An Inflammatory disorder of the skin. The lesions come in various forms.
What is Dermatitis?
400
Round dry patches if skin covered with rough, silvery scales. It is chronic and not contagious. Service unless skin is inflamed or broken in the area to be serviced.
What is psoriasis?
400
Small elevated growths of skin, which can easily be removed by a physician.
What is Skin Tags?
400
A birthmark or congenital mole.
What is Naevus?
400

Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle

What is Bulla?

500

Dry or moist lesions with inflammation of the skin and requires medical attention.

What is Seborrheic dermatitis?

500

small yellow-colored to brown-colored spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air. 

Example: freckles.

What is Lentigines?

500
Hypertrophy that services may not be performed on.
What is Verruca?
500
Hyperpigmentation caused by over activity of the melanocytes in the epidermis. Can be triggered by over exposure to the sun, over activity of the pituitary gland, circulation of hormones, disease and drugs.
What is Melanoderma?
500
Foul smelling perspiration.
What is Bromidrosis?
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