Primary Lesions
Secondary Lesions
Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands
Disorders of the Sudoriferous Glands
Inflammations of the Skin
100

A large blister containing watery fluid.

What is a Bulla?

100

Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing. 

What is a Crust?

100

A skin condition characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting and itchiness.

What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?

100

A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands. 

What is Anhidrosis?

100

An acne like condition around the mouth.

What is Perioral Dermatitis?

200

A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin.

What is a Cyst?

200

A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.

What is an Excoriation?

200

A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum usually found on the scalp, back of neck and back.

What is a Steatoma?

200

Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications or medical conditions.  Also called "diaphoresis".

What is Hyperhidrosis?
200

an inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin.

What is Eczema?

300

A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or red spot.

What is a Macule?

300

A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration.

What is Acne Excoriee?

300

Also known as a boil.  A subcutaneous abscess filled with pus.

What is a Furuncle?

300

Foul smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet.

What is Bromhidrosis?

300

Redness caused by inflammation.

What is Erythema?

400

These are often referred to as tumors, but they are smaller bumps caused by scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections. 

What are Nodules?

400

A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. 

What is a Fissure?

400

Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face. They are white, yellow or flesh colored and doughnut shaped.

What is Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

400

This is the shape of a sweat gland.

What is a Coil?

400

Also known as hives.  An allergic reaction by the body's histamine production.

What is Urticaria?

500

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule.

What is a papule?

500

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen).

What is a Keloid?

500

Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency.

What is Asteatosis?

500

Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands; results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure.

What is Miliaria Rubra?

500

An inflammatory condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical. 

What is Contact Dermatitis?

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