Lesions
Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury, any mark, wound, or abnormality is described as a...
Lesion
The word Benign means _____ and the word Malignant means _____
Not harmful & Cancerous
____ is an inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands, Medically known as ____ simplex or ___ vulgaris. Characterized by excess sebum production. Excess oil and dead skin cells can plug pores, creating comedones, papules, pustules, and Cysts.
Acne
What is Pcos
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Rosacea is
an inflammatory and vascular disorder, its a progressive disorder that starts with flushing and increasing bouts of redness. Visible vessels and skin sensitivity are symptoms
Primary, secondary, and Tertiary (Vascular Lesions)
a pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage is called
Actinic keratosis
____ are red, inflamed lesions, may become more infected and pus develops, infected ___ becomes pustules.
Papules
PCOS symptoms include
acne, thinning hair in a male hair growth pattern of baldness, abnormal hair growth on face arms, thighs, neck, and breasts.
Visible Capillaries .5 to 1.0mm in diameter commonly found in the face, nose, cheeks, and chin.
Telangiectasias
_____ Lesions are lesions in the initial stages of development or change. They are characterized by flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity, such as vesicles or pustules. Ex. Bulla, cysts, tubercles, macules, nodules, papule, pustule, tumor, vesicle and wheal.
Primary Lesions
Three main types of skin cancer are _____, ______, and ______. List their descriptions
Basal Cell Carcinoma: most common and least severe type of skin cancer.
Squamous cell carcinoma: more serious, Characterized by scaly, red or pink papules or modules, can spread
Malignant Melanoma: Most serious form of skin cancer, can spread quickly, is dark or black patches on skin, uneven in texture.
Nodules made up of deep pockets of infection, forms hardened tissue around the infection to stop the spread of bacteria which can lead to both depressed and raised scars from damage to the dermal tissue
Cyst
PCOS is a condition that
cannot be cured, but symptoms can be managed.
Varicose veins are
visible vascularity that are abnormally dilated and twisted veins that can occur anywhere in the body, often in legs
Secondary skin lesions are characterized by piles of material on the skin surface, such as ____, ______, or _______ in the surface of the skin such as an ulcer.
Crust, Scab, Depressions
Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving
non inflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside follicles. There are two types what are they
Open and closed comedo
Decribe how an esthetician could help a client with PCOS
Performing hair removal treatments with waxing or laser services can help keep unwanted hair under better control.
overproduction of pigment, and lack of pigmentation
Lesions that involve the blood or circulatory system, ex. rosacea
Tertiary / Vascular lesions
Why should estheticians know the detection of skin cancers
Clients may see their estheticians more regularly than their medical professionals, we may be the key in noting skin changes by referring them to a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
List and describe the Grades of acne
Grade one: minor breakouts, open and closed comedones, few papules.
Grade two: many Closed comedones, more open comedones, occasional papules and pustules.
Grade three: red and inflamed; many comedones, papules and pustules
Grade four: Cystic acne with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation
Which esthetics instructor has PCOS
Margo!
a generalized term to refer an inflammatory condition of the skin
Dermatitis