Hyperpigmentation
Melasma
what is a hormonal disorder characterized by symmentrical pigmentation patterns on the face
dermatitis
what is a generalized term that refers to a inflammatory condition of the skin; included lesions such as eczema, vesicles, and papules
hyperkeratosis
thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocyted
conjunctivitis
pinkeye inflammation of the mucous membrane around the eye due to chmical bacterial or viral causes very contagious treated with anticiotics
anhidrosis
deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands, often results from a fever or skin disease. anhidrosis requires medical treatment
Ephelids
what is called freckles
contact dermatitis
an inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction from contact with a chemical or other substance
keratoma
an acquired thickened patch of epidermis. a callus caused by pressure or friction is a keratoma. if the thickening also grows inward, it becomes a corn
herpes simplex virus 1
fever blisters or cold sores, recurring viral infection, cold sores, lesions around the mouth
bromhidrosis
foul smelling perspiration usually in the armpits or on the feet. caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin
nevus
what another name for birthmark
allergic contact dermatitis
which is caused by exposure to and direct skin contact with an allergen
keratosis
an abnormally thick buildup of skin cells
herpes simplex virus 2
genital herpes, never work on clients active herpes lesions. peels waxing other stimuli may cause breakout even if the condition is not currently active. virus can be spread to other areas on the person that is infected or to other people. example of why reviewing the client intake form is important
hyperhidrosis
chronic excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics stress or medications
poikiloderma
what is sun damage characterized by dark reddish-brown discoloration on the sides of the neck with light skin under the chin
atopic dermatitis
a chronic relapsing form of dermatitis (excess inflammation from allergies) trigger reactions that include dry, cracked skin
keratosis pilaris
redness and bumpiness in the cheeks, uppper arms or thighs, caused by blocked follicles "chicken skin"
herpes zoster
shngles painful skin condition due to reactivation of the chickenpox virus aka varicella zoster virus VZV
diaphoresis
excessive perspiration due to an underlying medical condition, menopause is an example
postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
skin pigmentaton of browns and reds due to inflammation after a skin injury such as a pimple, ingrown hair, or other attack on the epidermis
eczema
inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions referred to physician
mole
a pigmented nevus, a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black, some are flat, resembling freckles, others are raised and darker
impetigo
bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children, small blishers or crusty lesions filled with bacteria. extremely contagious
miliaria rubra
prickly heat acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure