LESIONS
BULLA IS IN WHICH CLASSIFICATION OF LESIONS? PRIMARY OR SECONDARY?
PRIMARY
___________ ___________ is commonly known as a BLACKHEAD
open comedo
a verruca is commonly known as a _______
WART!
HYPER pigmentation disorders mean that there is an _________ production of pigment
over production of pigment
can you service a client with inflamed skin?
no!
What is a wheal?
itchy swollen lesion caused by a blow, scratch or insect bite, urticaria (skin allergy) typically resolves on its own but refer to physician if condition lasts more than 3 days. Ex. hives or mosquito bites
develop when the skin flakes become trapped in small pockets near the surface of the skin. Firm perfectly round whitish the size of a sesame seed. Usually associated on newborn babies
MILIA
which is the type of hypertrophy that is CONTAGIOUS?
VERRUCA! WART!! do not treat verrucas!!
technical term for a BIRTHMARK!
NEVUS
what is the most visible sign of inflammation?
swelling and redness
a crust is in which classification of lesion? primary or secondary?
secondary
chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands. Often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, stubborn dandruff, crusting, and or itchiness.
seborrheic dermatitis
red patches covered with silver white scales and is usually found on the scalp, elbow, knees, chest and or lower back.
psoriasis
a change in skin pigmentation caused by sun or UV light exposure
TAN
definition of ALLERGIC contact dermatitis
ACD occurs when a person develops an allergy to an ingredient or chemical, usually caused by repeated contact with the same chemical. Sensitization is an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance. Common places include the fingers, palms, or back of the hands, face, cheeks, scalp, hairline, forehead, or neckline.
what is an ulcer?
open skin lesion or mucous membrane of the body; accompanied by loss of skin depth and possibly weeping of fluids or pus; requires medical referral- chicken pox or herpes.
what is TELANGIECTASIA?
visible capillaries particularly around nose, cheeks, and chin due to injury, heredity, rosacea, hormonal changes, or extreme cold or heat exposure. Not a medical condition.
technical term for a callus? how are they caused?
KERATOMA- An acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis. A callus is a keratoma caused by repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin.
absence of pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes
albinism
an uncomfortable inflammatory skin disease that is often chronic. Moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching.
eczema
what is a papule? are cosmetologists allowed to treat a papule?
small skin elevation that contains no fluid but may develop pus as in acne. NO cannot treat papules
what is hyperhidrosis?
excessive sweating caused by heat, genetics, stress, medications, or general body weakness.
name the 5 types of skin hypertrophies
KERATOMA
MOLE
SKIN TAG
PSORIASIS
VERRUCA
technical term for freckles
lentigines
as cosmetologists, how can both types of contact dermatitis be prevented?
wear gloves when you may be exposed to a chemical.