A disorder that is characterized by dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency.
What is asteatosis.
100
Also known as sweat glands.
What are sudoriferous glands.
100
An inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical.
What is contact dermatitis.
100
Chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing (redness) telangiectasia, and, in some cases, the formation of papules or pustules.
What is rosacea.
100
An over production of pigment.
What is hyperpigmentation.
200
A non-inflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside a follicle.
What is a comedone.
200
A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands that often results from a fever or skin disease.
What is anhidrosis.
200
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin. Acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions.
What is eczema.
200
Capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger or distended blood vessels. Commonly called couperose skin.
What is telangiectasia.
200
Another name for birthmark.
What is nevus.
300
Another name for a boil.
What is a furuncle.
300
Foul smelling perspiration, usually in the underarms or on the feet.
What is bromhidrosis.
300
Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells, or from a response to injury, infection, or medication.
What is edema.
300
How vericose veins are treated.
What is sclerotherapy.
300
Another term for sun fungus.
What is tinea versicolor.
400
This is a what a group of boils are called.
What is a carbuncle.
400
Excessive perspiration
What is hyperhidrosis.
400
An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales. Caused by an over proliferation of skin cells, that replicate too fast.
What is psoriasis.
400
Things that can aggravate rosacea.
What are spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, temperature extremes, heat, sun, and stress.
400
Another term for shingles.
What is herpes zoster.
500
Whitish, pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin, with no visible opening, often mistakenly called white heads.