Definitions
Diseases or infections caused by a fungus are called:
Fungal diseases/infections
This is the professional term for genital herpes and would prevent an esthetician from performing certain services when there are active lesions present.
Herpes Simplex Virus 2
A pigmented nevus ranging from tan to bluish-black colors. Most are benign but changes should be examined by a physician.
Mole
Can be treated with antiviral medication to shorten the outbreak.
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 or Herpes Zoster
Can be spread and infect others, also referred to as infectious or communicable.
Contagious
Also known as pinkeye; it is the inflammation of the mucous membranes around the eye and is highly contagious.
Conjunctivitis
Small outgrowth or extension of the skin that looks like a flap. Caused by friction and is commonly found in the underarms, neck, or breast area.
Skin Tag
Also known as a wart and has many possible treatment options such as; electric therapy, surgical excision, and chemical exfoliation.
Verruca
A fungus normally found inside your body and around your skin but can cause infection when overgrown.
Yeast
A fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick, brittle, and discolored nails.
Onychomycosis
An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white silver scales. Caused by overproduction of skin cells that replicate too fast.
Psoriasis
A fungal infection that is treated with antifungal topical powders, sprays, or creams.
Tinea (Any other version of Tinea works too)
An abnormal growth that is normally harmless and is characterized by the thickening of a tissue.
Hypertrophy
It is also known as ringworm and is caused by a fungus, not an actual worm. It looks like skin irritation that spreads into a curricular lesion that is red and scaly.
Tinea Corporis
An acquired thickened patch of the epidermis, a callus would be an example of this.
Keratoma
This bacterial infection is often confused with Herpes and can be treated with oral and topical antibiotics.
Impetigo
The opposite of hypertrophy and is characterized by the thinning of a tissue.
Atrophy
A bacterial infection of the skin with small clusters of blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria. It is very contagious.
Impetigo
Is shown by redness and bumpiness on the cheeks, upper arms, or thighs caused by blocked follicles, also called “chicken skin”.
Keratosis Pilaris
Treated with topical chemical exfoliants or light mechanical exfoliation, this helps to unblock the follicles.
Keratosis Pilaris