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What is the term for lack of pigment & overproduction of pigment?
Hypopigmentation
Hyperpigmentation
What is the most serious form of skin cancer?
Malignant Melanoma
What is rosacea?
Condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels.
What type of physician specializes in the treatment of skin disorders and diseases?
Dermatologist
What is another name for nevus?
Birthmark
What condition is also known as melasma?
Hyperpigmentation
Small outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps are called what?
Skin Tags
What is the skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales?
Psoriasis
What is hyperkeratosis?
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells
What is the generic term for a fungal infection?
Tinea
A medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment
Albinism
What is the least severe type of skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
PCOS is not a condition that is cured, but it can be managed. True or False?
True
What mental health condition may cause the client to become a spa hopper, because they are never satisfied with their appearance?
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
What is anhidorosis ?
Deficiency in perspiration
Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches?
Vitiligo
What is the most common cancer diagnosis for men over age 50?
Skin Cancer
Acquired thickened patch of the epidermis is called....
Keratoma
Women experiencing menopause may also experience which condition?
Diaphoresis
What is Tinea Versicolor?
Yeast infection of the skin that inhibits melanin production.
If you had one bad sunburn in your childhood, what are the chances of your risk for melanoma later in life?
your chances double
Mosquito bites and hives are example of what?
Wheals
Dionne tells Tyree that she has a condition known as prickly heat. Tyree thinks Dionne may have used the wrong name for her condition because prickly heat, also known as _____, is characterized by the appearance of red vesicles and burning, itchy skin upon exposure to excessive heat.
miliaria rubra
Recently, Tori noticed some patches of red, itchy skin on her face. She made an appointment with her dermatologist and confirmed she could continue to go for facials and other skin treatments. She makes an appointment with her esthetician, Kris, a few weeks later and has since forgotten what the condition was called. Tori thinks back and says the condition must be _____. Kris disagrees, since this condition is characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases, the formation of papules and pustules.
Rosacea
What is the term for excess inflammation from allergies and irritants?
Atopic Dermatitis