Dermatology & Esthetics
The branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases.
_________ is a small, flat or raised pigmented spot on the surface of the skin, ranging from light to
dark brown.
mole
________________is an over-abundance of perspiration or an unusual
increase of sweating due to an overactive sudoriferous gland.
hyperhidrosis
A blackhead is a ________________
Open Comedone
This condition appears as light, pearly nodules?
What is basal cell carcinoma?
A physician who treats skin disorders and diseases.
What is a Dermatologist?
i am small, white keratin-filled bumps or cysts that are enclosed within the
epidermis
milia
How many groups of Cocci Bacteria Are there?
3
Staphylococci
Diplococci
Streptococci
lack of pigment in the hair, eyes, and skin
Albinism
i am characterized by red, scaly patches or opens sores that may bleed or crust
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
commonly known as liver spots or
moth patches, are non-elevated, hyperpigmented, light to
dark brown spots that are scattered on the hands, arms or face.
What is Chloasma?
Small blister with clear fluid; lies within or just beneath epidermis such as poison ivy.
What is a vesicle?
when sweat and bacteria mix and it causes a foul odor
bromhidrosis
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?
also known as The Basal Layer, is the outermost protective layer
of the skin, containing many small nerve endings, but no blood vessels.
what is epidermis
True or false?
Closed Comedones, are also known as Whiteheads
True
Also known as prickly heat rash
What is miliaria rubra?
What grade of acne am I ?
Mainly comedones, Paupules and few pustules.
Grade 2
type of acne that advances into enlarged solid or semi-solid lumps
located within the hair follicle
cystic acne
True or False
There are five functions of the skin
false
there are 6
Protection
heat regulation
absorption
secretion
excretion
sensation
contagious bacterial infection
of the skin characterized by open lesions
impetigo
Skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
This skin function allows products to penetrate the skin to keep it supple and pliable, which helps the
skin to retain its stretch and/or elasticity
Absorption
_____ is a tumor containing dark pigment and is typically
associated with skin cancer
Anatomy
i am also known as a whitehead or blackehead
What is a comedone?
Lack of sweat
Anihidrosis
I am the system that is comprised of skin and its layers; serves as a protective covering
integumentary system
there are how many types of skin cancers?
there are three types of skin cancers