skin conditions 1
lack of melanin production
what is hypopigmentation?
good oil to water balance, follicle size are normal, usually blemish free
what is normal skin?
skin lacking water, caused by the environment, medications, topical agents, etc.
what is dehydrated skin?
most common and least severe type of skin cancer
what is basal cell carcinoma
freckles, always burns, blonde hair, blue or green eyes, pale skin
what is type 1?
hardened pearl-like mass of oil and dead skin cells trapped beneath the surface of the skin. can be treated with a lancet.
what is milia?
can be both oily and dry, or oily and normal, t zone is usually oilier
what is combination skin?
overproduction of melanin.
what is hyperpigmentation?
more serious than basal cell carcinoma, can grow and spread in the body.
what is squamous cell carcinoma?
dark eyes, dark hair, dark skin, never burns
what is type 6?
breakouts including pustules, open comedones, closed comedones, and papules caused by hormonal changes and other factors.
What is acne?
excess oil production, follicle size is larger, prone to blemishes, ages the slowest
what is oily skin?
redness caused by inflammation and other factors.
what is erythema ?
most serious form of skin cancer
what is malignant melanoma?
fair to olive skin, dark hair, tans well, moderately burns
What is type 3?
a buildup of cells: a rough texture.
what is keratosis?
does not produce enough oil, pores are usually small, skin is tight
what is dry skin?
slightly raised, darker portion of skin that results from the healing process of a blemish.
what is a scar?
what does the A stand for in the ABCDE's of melanoma detection.
what is asymmetry?
blue, hazel, or brown eyes. Red, blonde, or light brown hair. Burns easily, usually peels
what is type 2?
damage to the dermis and epidermis that causes wrinkles, break down of elasticity, and is the number one reason for aging.
what is UV/Sun damage?
reactive to products, can be a considered a skin type AND condition, prone to redness and burning and/or itching
what is sensitive skin?
raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion.
what is a pustule?
what does the C stand for in the ABCDEs of melanoma detection
what is color?
tans easily, burns minimally , light brown skin, dark hair, dark eyes
what is type 4?