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small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules; whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin with no visible opening and are often mistaken as whiteheads.
Milia
inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
Acne
razor bumps without the pus or infection
Pseudofolliculitis
ABCs of Melanoma Detection
A: Asymmetry- the two sides of the lesion are not identical
B: Border- the border is irregular on these lesions
C: Color- melanomas are usually dark and have more than one color of colors that fade into one another
D: Diameter- the lesion in a melanoma is usually at least the size of a pencil eraser
E: Evolving- melanoma as a lesion often changes appearance
most common and least severe type of skin cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
also known as ringworm
Tinea Corporis
group of boils
Carbuncle
hair grows under the surface instead of growing up and out of the follicle, causing a bacterial infection; these ingrown hairs are common in men, usually from shaving
Folliculitis
example of primary lesion; itchy swollen lesions caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction or sting
Wheal
bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children; characterized by clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria. It is extremely contagious.
Impetigo
generalized term to refer to an inflammatory condition of the skin; various forms include lesions such as eczema, vesicles, or papules
Dermatitis
prohibit a treatment
Contraindication
redness caused by inflammation
Erythema
severely cracked and/or chapped hands, lips, or feet are an example of
Fissure
also known as freckles
Ephelids
hormonal condition that affects one in 20 women in their child bearing years;
PCOS
non-inflamed build up of sebum, cells and other debris inside follicles
comedo
flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle; small, yellow-brown spots; plural is lentigines
Lentigo
pink or flesh colored pre-cancerous lesions that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage
Actinic Keratosis
hormonal hyperpigmentation that first appears during pregnancy or with birth control use;
Melasma
slightly raised or depressed area of the skin that forms as a result of the healing process related to an injury or lesion.
Scar
swelling caused by fluid imbalance in the cell or response to injury, infection or medication
Edema
also known as warts; hypertrophy of the papillae and the epidermis caused by a virus. They are not cancerous but are contagious. Typically flesh-colored but can be brown or black.
Verruca
skin condition caused by actinic bronzing (chronic sun exposure) to the sides of the face and neck; benign
Poikloderma of Civatte
Primary treatment for sensitive skin
Soothe, calm and protect
Oilier and Thicker skin types
Types V and VI
Fragile, thin skin and redness are characteristics of what kind of skin
Sensitive
Client consultation should last
10-15 minutes
Literally means "lack of lipids"; describes skin that does not produce enough sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores.
Alipidic
Skin that lacks oxygen is called
Asphyxiated