as we age elastin fibers naturally do this causing wrinkling
What is weaken
100
this is a small, discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin , such as a freckle (but not the technical term for a freckle)
What is macule
100
this is the technical term for freckles
What is lentigines
100
congenital absence of melanin pigment
What is albinism
100
an infammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions is known as this
What is eczema
200
approximately this percent of aging is caused by the rays of the sun
What is 80-85%
200
this is an abormal cell mass varying in size,shape and color
What is tumor
200
technical trem for excessive perspiration
What is hyperhidrosis
200
technical term for birthmark
What is nevus
200
a sebaceous cyst which is a subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous gland is known as this
What is a steatoma
300
these rays cause the weakening of collagen and elastic fibers when the skin is frequently exposed to them without proper protection
What is UVA rays
300
this is a closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid or morbid matter above or below the skin
What is a cyst
300
this is a crack in the skin that penetrated the dermis
What is a fissure
300
technical term for a callus
What is a keratoma
300
this is a condition of dry, scaly skin due to a defiency or absence of sebum, caused by aging and exposure to the cold is this
What is asteatosis
400
these rays are shorter rays that stop penetration a the base of the epidermis
What are UVB rays
400
this is an accumulation of epidermal flakes, they can be dry or greasy
What is a scale
400
what is an infamed pimple containing pus known as
What is a pustule
400
technical term for a wart
What is a verruca
400
A condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated is known as this
What is chloasma
500
children under this age should not be exposed to the sun
What is 6 months
500
this plays an important role in the skins helath, often aiding in healing ,softening ad fighting diseases of the skin
What is disinfectants
500
this is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
What is a keloid
500
this is a skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches and is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells
What is leukoderma
500
a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white- silver scales that are ususally found on the scalp,elbows , knees, chest and lower back