What's That Spot!
sebaceous breakout from hormonal changes or other factors
What is Acne?
larger follicles due to excess oil or expansion due to loss of elasticity
What are Enlarged pores?
hardened pearl like collections of oil and dead skin cells trapped beneath the surface of the skin
what are Milia?
over production of melanin due to different factore
what is hyperpigmentation?
lack of melanin production due to different factors
what is hypopigmentation?
redness caused by inflammation
What is Erythema?
lack of water caused by the environment, medications, aging or caffeine
What is Dehydration?
a form of hyperpigmentation that is characterized by patches of brown pigmentation on cheeks ,jawline and forehead due to hormonal imbalances such as pregnancy
what is melasma?
raised lesion aka blemish (no pus)
what is a papule?
an infected papule with fluid inside
what is a pustule?
open or closed , clogged pore by a build up of debris
What is a Comedone?
fluid infection or other matter under the skin that is encapsulated into a palpable firm mass
What is a Cyst?
a buildup of cells, a rough texture can be found on back of arms
What is Keratosis Pilaris?
benign lesion seen in oilier areas of the face , shaped like a doughnut
what is Sebaceous Hyperplasia?
visible broken or distended capillaries less than 0.5 mm
what is Telangiectasia?
a rough patch resulting from sun exposure sometimes layered scales ,can be precancerous
What is Actinic Keratosis?
characterized by skin laxity due to collagen or bone loss, dryness, photo damage or wrinkles
What is Aging skin?
a communicable virus that appears as vesicles on the upper lip similar to a blister
what is Herpes Simplex 1?
lines and damage from internal or external causes
what are wrinkles/ Rhytids?
dermal scars due to rapid expansion of connective tissue, they are red and fade to pink
what are Striae or stretch marks?
Redness in the skin, matting of blood vessels is small and fine . also known as telangiectasia
What is Couperose Skin?
smokers skin from lack of oxygen. clogged pores, wrinkles , dull skin can be yellow or gray.
What is Asphyxiated?
excessive hair on regions of the body where hair is not normally present from hormonal imbalance or PCOS
what is Hirsutism?
this kind of dermatitis causes excess oil production and flaking. most commonly in hair as dandruff.
what is Seborrhea?
a result of chronic sun exposure along sides of neck leaving brown demarcation and untanned skin under the chin
what is Poikiloderma of Civatte?