Scope + Collaboration
Medical study of the skin
Dermatology
Flat spot/discoloration
Macule
Rough, sharp precancerous lesion from sun
Actinic keratosis
Open comedo
Blackhead
Hormonal condition affecting ~1 in 20 women
PCOS
Physician who treats skin diseases
Dermatologist
Crack that penetrates dermis
Fissure
Most common, least severe skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
Closed comedo
Whitehead (not milia)
Trigger list for rosacea includes…
spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, heat/sun, stres
If you don't recognize a condition, you should…
Stop service and refer
Thick scar from excess fibrous tissue
Keloid
More serious; scaly red/pink papules; can spread
Squamous cell carcinoma
"Chicken skin” bumpiness from blocked follicles
Keratosis pilaris
Symmetrical “pregnancy mask” hyperpigmentation
Melasma
Name 1 reason CH 4 matters
Stop spread/support clients/referral may save a life
Open lesion with loss of depth; may weep
Ulcer
ABCDE “D” stands for…
Diameter (pencil eraser size)
Two antibacterial acids mentioned for acne
Salicylic + azelaic
Yeast condition inhibiting melanin; not contagious
Tinea versicolor
What should you NOT do for diagnosis help?
Post client skin on social media
Tertiary lesions are typically…
Vascular lesions
ABCDE “E” stands for…
Evolving (changing appearance)
Why combo benzoyl peroxide + topical antibiotic?
Reduce antibiotic resistance risk
“Prickly heat” sweat gland disorder
Miliaria rubra