Skin Disorders
What disorder starts with flushing and increasing bouts of redness?
Diagnosing skin conditions is not within the scope of an esthetician's __________
Practice
Lesions that are in the initial stages of development are this kind of lesion
Primary
The name for the medical science that studies and diagnoses the skin
Dermatology
Skin cancer tumors form when cells __________
Divide rapidly and unevenly
What is the generic term for a fungal infection?
Tinea
A pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack of pigment cells
Vitiligo
The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are due to an increased production of ________
Androgens (hormones)
This is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
A keloid
Solidified impactions of oil without cell matter
Sebaceous filaments
The ________ is the structure that includes the hair, hair shaft, sebaceous gland, and the duct or canal to the surface
Hair follicle
A noncontagious fungal infection which is characterized by white or varicolored patches on the skin and is often found on the arms and legs
Tinea versicolor
The general term for a disorder in which skin loses its color
Leukoderma
What form of eczema is characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness?
Seborrheic dermatitis
A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum, also known as a wen
Steatoma
The term for the overproduction of pigment
Hyperpigmentation
Acne is caused by what kind of bacteria?
P. acnes
Another name for shingles
Herpes zoster
A disorder in which a person picks at their skin to the point of injury
Dermatillomania
Pregnancy, extended periods of standing or sitting, and genetics are all contributing factors to what condition?
Varicose veins
A flat, pigmented area characterized by small, yellow-brown spots is known as ___________
Lentigo
Albinism
Warts are caused by ______
A virus
The medical term for cold sores or fever blisters is ____________
Herpes simplex virus
A disorder of the sudoriferous gland causing foul-smelling perspiration
Bromhidrosis
Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are forms of __________
Dyschromia
A port wine stain is a type of what kind of nevus?
Vascular
A condition characterized by itching
Pruritis
The purpose of edema is the body trying to _______ the irritant
Dilute
By recognizing a potentially contagious skin disorder, you can stop the spread of ___________.
Infection
An inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin
Eczema
Where in the face does the acne-like condition perioral dermatitis manifest?
Around the mouth
Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
Steatoma
The term used to describe any mark, wound, or abnormality
Lesion
If you had one bad sunburn in childhood, what is true of your risk for melanoma later in life?
It is doubled
What is the common name of the contagious infection tinea corporis?
Ringworm
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
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
Acne
An acquired thickened patch of epidermis
Keratoma
What is the common name for the very contagious infection conjunctivitis?
Pinkeye
When someone has retention hyperkeratosis, what builds up and fail to shed from the follicles as happens in normal skin?
Dead skin cells
A contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters
Impetigo
What is hypopigmentation?
Lack of pigment
An inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical
Contact dermatitis
What is the common name for the hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis known as a verruca?
Wart
What is a hypertrophy?
Abnormal growth
Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells
Edema
What is another name for the acute inflammatory disorder miliaria rubra?
Prickly heat
Redness and bumpiness due to blocked follicles
Keratosis pilaris
What is another name for a nevus?
Birthmark
What type of physician specializes in the treatment of skin disorders and diseases?
When you do not recognize a client's skin condition, what should you do?
Stop the service and refer the client to their doctor
What is anhidrosis?
A deficiency in perspiration
What is the term for excess inflammation from allergies and irritants?
Atopic dermatitis
Small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps
Skin tags
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 the most common cancer diagnosis for men over age 50?
Skin cancer
The term for foul-smelling perspiration
Bromhidrosis
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells
Hyperkeratosis
What is an example of epidermal cysts?
Milia
Redness caused by inflammation
The least severe type of skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
What is the skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales?
Psoriasis
What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia?
Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face
Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage are known as ___________.
Actinic keratosis
The scientific term for couperose skin
Telangiectasia
PCOS is not a condition that can be cured, but it can be _________.
Treated/managed
Women experiencing menopause may also experience which condition of the sudoriferous glands?
Diaphoresis
Stain
What term refers to a pigmented nevus?
Mole
Melasma is known as a type of _________ disorder.
Hyperpigmentation
What is hyperhidrosis?
Excessive perspiration
A genetic condition characterized by an absence of melanin pigment
Albinism
What is the term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle?
Macule
What do the letters ABCDE stand for in regard to the ABCDE Cancer Checklist?
Asymmetrical, borders, color, diameter, evolve
Most serious form of skin cancer
Malignant melanoma
The term for dilated and twisted veins
Varicose veins