Contagious
Inflammation of the mucus membrane around the eye
Bacteria -:What is Pink eye or conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, dilation of the blood cells
What is rosacea
Also known as a whitehead, with white pearl like masses of sebum and dead skin cells under the skin
What are milia
Excess inflammation from allergies, chronic relapses, triggers reactions like dry, cracking red, itching and dehydration
What is atopic dermatitis
Lesions in the primary stages of development or change
Primary lesions
Cold sores or fever blisters lesions that appear around the mouth or lips
Virus - What is herpes simplex virus or HSV
Vascular legion - capillaries that have been damaged
What is telangiectasia
A small elevation on the skin that may develop pus
What is a papule
Acne like condition around the mouth consisting of small clusters of papules
What is perioral dermatitis
Characterized by piles of material on the skin’s surface, such as crust or scab
What are Secondary lesions
Single cell organism that grow in irregular masses like mold, mildew and yeast
What is Fungi or ringworm
Abnormally dilated or twisted veins that can be found anywhere on the body
What is varicose veins
A solid bump larger than 1cm that can be felt
What is a nodule
An inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a chemical or other substance
What is contact dermatitis
Large blisters containing a watery fluid and requires medical attention
What is a Bulla
Organisms that grow, feed and shelter inside another organism like head lice, itch mites or scabies
What is a parasite
Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger and distended. Commonly seen with telangiectasia
What is couperose skin
Raised, inflamed papule with white or yellow center containing pus
An inflammatory, painful and itching disease of the skin with dry or moist lesions
What is eczema or seborrhic dermatitis
Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
What is a fissure
Colonies of sticky matrix that adhere to surfaces
What are biofilms
The use of cold towels and soothing products that constrict capillaries and blood flow
What is vasoconstriction
Nodules made up of deep pockets of infection
What is a cyst
Redness caused by inflammation- red lesion
What is erythema
Skin sore or abrasion produced,by scratching or scraping
What is excoriation