Dermatology & Esthetics
The branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases.
Three types of lesions.
What are Primary, Secondary and Teritiary
A non-inflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
What are comedones?
A blackhead is a ________________
Open Comedo
This condition appears as light, pearly nodules?
What is basal cell carcinoma?
A physician who treats skin disorders and diseases.
What is a Dermatologist?
Often referred to as tumors, but they are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits or infections.
What is a nodule?
Also known as a boil. A subcutaneous abscess filled with pus.
What is a furncle?
Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
What is a keloid?
Red and inflamed skin, many comedones and papules/pustules are characteristics of which grade of Acne?
What is Grade III acne?
Characterized by increased deposits of pigment in the skin; found mainly on forehead, nose and cheeks.
What is Chloasma?
Small blister with clear fluid; lies within or just beneath epidermis such as poison ivy.
What is a vesicle?
Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency; can be due to aging, internal disorders or cold exposure.
What is asteatosis?
Scratching or scraping the skin can produce a(n)_______________
What is an excoriation?
What is the most deadly form of skin cancer?
What is malignant melanoma?
An abnormal growth of the skin; many are benign or harmless.
What is hypertrophy?
Also known as vascular lesions, which involve the circulatory system.
What are tertiary lesions?
Also known as prickly heat. An acute inflammatory disorder characterized by an eruption of small red vesicles.
What is miliaria rubra?
This can be treated with selenium sulfide shampoos. High humidity and summer heat stimulate the condition.
What is the treatment for Tinea Versicolor?
What do the letters "A,B,C,D,E" correspond to in melanoma characteristics?
A-Asymmetrical
B- Uneven borders
C- Uneven color
D-Are larger in diameter than a pencil eraser
E-They change or evlove
List 3 disorders characterized by hyperpigmentation.
What is cholasma, hyperpigmentation, lentigen, melasma, nevus, stain or tan
What is a primary lesion?
Skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Fungal infection that feed on proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in the skin.
What may trigger an acne flareup?
What is stress, cosmetics, products with comodegenic ingredients, hormonal changes, friction and pressure?
Anatomy
Non-inflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside follicles.
What is a comedone?
Lack of sweat
Anihidrosis
what treatment procedures are contraindicated for sensitive skin
microderm, vacuum suction, brush machine, strong exfoliants, alcohol, less massage and a lighter touch, hot see more towels
The most common form of acne that is often associated with teenagers
Acne Vulgaris