Primary Lesions
What's the difference between a papule and pustule?
Papule - small bump, before pus (no fluid)
Pustule - raised infection with pus
What is a scab or dead cells over wound called?
Crust
What is the most common and least severe type of skin cancer?
Often appears as light, pearly nodules; characteristics include sores, reddish patches, or a smooth growth with an elevated border
Basal cell carcinoma
What is the definition of acne?
Inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands, medically known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris
What is this disorder?
Inflammatory and vascular, progressive disorder starts with flushing and increasing bouts of redness, visible vessels, skin sensitivity and more
Rosacea
Vesicle - bulla's lil sis, small blister/sac of water
Bulla - big blister, water, no infection
What is a sore or abrasion from scratching?
Excoriation
What type of skin cancer is more serious than basal cell carcinoma?
Characteristics include scaly, red or pink papules or nodules; also appear as open sores or crusty areas
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What's the difference between open or closed comedones?
Open - blackhead open at surface and exposed to air, filled with excess oil, dark because exposed to air and oxidation occurs
Closed - openings of follicles blocked with debris and white cells
What is the term for visible capillaries, 0.5-1.0 mm in diameter, commonly found on the face?
Telangiectasia
What is a flat spot also known as freckles?
Macules or ephelids
What is a crack in the skins aka chapped lips?
Fissure
What type of skin cancer is the most serious as it can spread quickly or metastasize?
Black or dark patches on skin uneven in texture, jagged, or raised
Malignant Melanoma
What are some acne triggers?
Genetics, hormones, environment, stress, lifestyle, cosmetics and skin care products, diet
What are visible vascularity that are abnormally dilated and twisted veins often on the legs?
Varicose veins
What is an abnormal mass called?
Tumor
What is a thick scar or buildup of collagen called?
Keloid
What is a small brownish spot on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black?
Mole
What are benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face?
Described as white, yellow, or flesh-colored, doughnut-shaped with an indentation in the center
Sebaceous hyperplasia
Antifungal prescription skin care, skin calming ingredients and treatments, soothing facials with gentle massage and light exfoliation, limit use of steam, adding HF to oxygenate, and more
What is an itchy, swollen lesion? (urticaria or hives)
Wheal
What is an open lesion on skin or mucous membrane?
Ulcer
What are the ABCDE's of melanoma detection?
A - Asymmetry
B - Border
C - Color
D - Diameter
E - Evolving
What are the four grades of acne and their descriptions?
II - many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules
III - red and inflamed, many comedones, papules, and pustules
IV - cystic acne, cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation, scar formation from tissue damage is common
What is a treatment used for varicose veins?
Sclerotherapy