skin disorders & Diseases
minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed, few papules
grade 2 acne
many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules.
Grade 3 acne
red and inflamed, many comedones, papules, and pustules.
grade 4 acne
cyctic acne with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation
what are grade 4 acne scars
severe disease including scarring that is not flattened when the skin is manually stretched.
Name the primary lesions
Bulla, cyst, macule, nodules, papules, pustules, tubercle, tumor, vesicle, and wheal
Name the secondary lesions
Crust, excoriation, acne, excoriee, fissure, keloid, scale, scar, ulcer
name sebaceous glands disorders
Asteatosis, comedo, furuncle, carbuncles, milia, sebaceous, hyperplasia, sebhorrea, seborrheic dermatitis, steatoma.
inflammations of the skin:
Dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, eczema, edema, erythema, folliculitis, pruritis, psoriasis, urticaria.
Name three disorders with hyperpigmentation
Chloasma, lentigo, nevus.
Name 4 types of hypertrophies
Actinic keratitis.
Name 6 contagious diseases
Conjunctivitis, HSV1, HSV2, herpes zoster, inpetigo, tinea.
T or F: contagious diseases contraindicate working on a client
TRUE
Difference between 3 types of skin cancer
basal - most common, least severe. open sores, reddish patches, smooth growth with elevated border.
Squamous - more serious than basal, red or pink scaly papules or nodules. Open sores or crusty areas that do not heal or may bleed easily.
Malignant - most serious. Black or dark patches on skin. Uneven tature, jagged, or raised. Can be tan or white. Surface may crust or bleed. May be in pre-exisiting moles.
Name ABCDE checklist
Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter
Evolving
What are the main causes of acne
Genetics, clogged follicles, bacteria, hormones, stress cosmetics, skin care products, food.
potential side effects of accutane
Severe dryness, birth defects, health problems, possible depression.
Cause of pruritus
Allergic responses, chemical irritation due to insect bites, or infestations by parasites such as scabies mites
What is Pruitus
Skin disorder that causes red itchy patches
Why is it harmful to scratch Pruitus
It can cause a secondary infection.
What is contact dermatitis.
It is caused by exposer to an allergen or direct contact with a chemical or mechanical irritant.
Allergic dermatitis
May result from exposure to any multitude of substances, including metals, cosmetic, soaps, chemicals, and plants.
Atopic dermatitis
Eczema
Clinical Manifestations of Atopic dermatitis
Dry scaling skin with Lichenification. Often moist and erd in the skin folds
Psoriasis
Chronic inflammatory genetic skin disorders.