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A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin is called
Dermatologist
What is an example of a freckle?
Macule
Benign, keratin filled cysts
Millia
What is Dermatitis?
An inflammatory condition of the skin
A darker than normal skin pigmentation is known as
Hyperpigmentation
_____ is a structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury
A lesion
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping is known as:
Excoriation
A skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands
Acne
What are the factors of skin aging?
Smoking, overuse of alcohol, poor nutrition, etc...
A more common name for a keratoma is
A callus
What are the 3 types of lesions?
Primary, secondary and tertiary
A ____ is any thin plate of epidermal flakes; dry or oily.
Scale
True or False: you can extract pustules.
True
When is it appropriate for an esthetician to remove hair from a client’s mole?
It is NEVER appropriate
A keratoma that grows inward is a
Corn
_____ is a spot or discoloration on the skin.
Macule
True or False: The sebaceous glands of the skin produce sebum.
True
Deficiency in perspiration is known as
Anhidrosis
What is the main cause of skin cancer?
Sun exposure
Light or white splotches on the skin is caused by
Hypopigmentation
What is a bulla?
A large blister containing watery fluid
A ______ is a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum
Comedo
why does an open comedo appear black
Because of oxidation
What is the least common form of skin cancer?
Malignant melanoma
What are the two major factors that cause acne?
Hormones and Heredity