Skin Knowledge
Diagnosing skin conditions is not within the scope of your
What is practice
When cells begin to divide rapidly and unevenly
What is skin cancer
A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside follicles
What are comedomes
Inflammatory and vascular disorder with multiple causes that are not completely understood
What is Rosacea
Pinkeye
What is conjunctivitis
The branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases.
What is dermatology
Inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
What is acne
Open at the surface and exposed to air
What is open comedo (blackhead)
Medical name for the virus known as warts
What is verruca
Chickenpox virus known as shingles
What is herpes zoster
Structural change in the tissues caused by damage or injury
What is lesions
Red inflamed lesions
What is papules
When the openings of the follicles are blocked with debris an white cells.
What is closed comedo (whitehead)
Dilated and twisted veins that can occur anywhere in the body
What are varicose veins
Fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick brittle and discolored nails.
What is onychomycosis
A pustule lesion in the initial stage of of development or change.
What is primary lesion
Fluid from dead white cells that fought the infection
What is pustules
Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules
What are milia
A form of eczema that is characterized by inflammation, dry, oily, scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness?
What is seborrheic dermatitis
Ringworm
What is tinea corporis
A freckle or age spot
What is macule/ephelid
Nodules made up of deep pockets of infection
What are cysts
Severe oiliness of the skin, an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands.
What is seborrhea
Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation are forms of
What is dyschromia
Fever blisters or cold sores
What is herpes simplex virus 1