Skin Disorders & Conditions
A pustule is a swollen, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing what on top of the lesion
What is pus?
A large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum
What is a sebaceous cyst?
When performing a skin analysis with a magnifying lamp, the first thing the specialist should look for is the absence or presence?
What are visible pores?
Many scientists and dermatologists believe that these extrinsic factors, such as sun or tobacco exposure, are responsible for up what percent of skin aging?
Products used to physically remove dead cell buildup are called
What are mechanical exfoliants?
These terms refers to thin dry or fatty plaques of epidermal cells?
What are Scales?
Perspiration with an unpleasant odor that is usually perceived in the armpits or on the feet is called?
What is Bromhidrosis?
Red pimples that do not have a pus-filled head are called
What are papules?
It is recommended to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least what daily
Refers to a condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures or products to prevent unwanted side effects?
What are contraindications?
A skin infection that arises from inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or greasy peeling, crusting, or itching
What is Seborrheic dermatitis?
A spot or discoloration of the skin, also known as a liver spot, is called?
What is Macule?
Which of the following is a chronic inherited disorder indicated by constant or frequent facial flushing?
The process of using galvanic current to allow water-soluble products containing ions to penetrate the skin is called
What is iontophoresis?
Inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands that occurs when the follicles become clogged with sebum (dead skin cells and bacteria) called?
What is acne?
Refers to the abnormal collaborations that occur with many skin disorders and are symptoms of several systemic disorders
What are Dyschromias?
A small blister or sac containing clear fluid and extending into or just below the epidermis?
What is a tumor?
The point on the skin overlying the muscle at which pressure or stimulation causes the muscle to contract is called
Sun-damaged skin is often confused with?
What is skin aging?
What grade of acne do you describe with comedones, papules and some pustules?
What is grade 2?
A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by exudative lesions?
What is Impetigo?
What does the C on the American Cancer Society checklist represent?
What is color?
The process by which the hardened sebum that is attached to the follicles is softened and emulsified is called
What is Scaling/ desincustration?
A _____________ is a hair follicle embedded with solidified sebum and accumulation of dead cells, which looks like a small lump beneath the surface of the skin.
What is a closed comedone?
Using Fitzpatrick's skin types, what type of skin burns, peels, and never tans?
What is type I?