Vocabulary
structural changes in the tissues by damage also known as a mark or wound
What is a lesion?
also known as a birthmark?
What is a Nevus?
Most common form and least severe type of skin cancer
what is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
small elevated bump contains no fluid
What is a papule?
Crack in the skin that penetrates deep
What is a fissure?
A new niche emerging for Estheticians due to rise in skin cancer!
What is Oncology Esthetician?
A ______is basically visible skin and cell damage
What is a tan?
Most serious form of skin cancer?
What is malignant melanoma?
a flat discolored spot on skin
What is a macule?
a thick scar resulting from excessive tissue growth
what is a keloid?
Hormonal condition that affects 1 in 20 women
What is PCOS?
Flat pigmented areas that are similar to freckles (also known as age spots)
What is lentigo?
Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolving.....
What is ABCDE"s?
itchy swollen lesion from insect bite
What is a wheal?
thin, dry or oily epidermal flakes also found on psoriasis
what are scales?
A compulsive disorder where the client picks to the point of injury?
What is Dermatillomania?
dark pigment area due to injury and residual healing of the skin after acne.
What is Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?
more serious, scaly nodules or crusty areas...
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
closed sac that contains pus or morbid matter
What is a Cyst or tubercle?
What is excoriation?
Also known as Freckles?
What are Ephelids?
a fungal condition that creates white brown or salmon colored flaky patches.
What is Tinea Versicolor?
pink flesh colored pre cancerous lesions
What is actinic keratosis?
small blisters can be poison ivy
What is a Vesicle?
open lesion on skin accompanied by loss of tissue depth
what is an Ulcer?