PRIMARY LESIONS
Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle. Requires medical referral.
What is Bulla?
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while healing; accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal cells.
What is Crust?
chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes; commonly known as acne simplex or acne vulgaris
What is acne?
Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical; occupational disorders from ingredients in cosmetics and chemical solutions can cause this as well.
What is contact dermatitis?
Also known as pinkeye; very contagious infection of the mucous membranes around the eye; chemical, bacterial, or viral causes
What is conjunctivitis?
Closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin.
What is a Cyst and/or Tubercle?
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
What is Excoriation?
Mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle; an open comedo or blackhead when open and exposed to oxygen; closed comedones are whiteheads that are clocked and do not have a follicular opening
What is comedo?
Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions; clients with this condition should be referred to a physician.
What is eczema?
Strain of the herpes virus that causes fever blisters or cold sores; it is a recurring, contagious viral infection consisting of a vesicle or group of vesicles on a red, swollen base; the blisters usually appear on the lips or nostrils
What is herpes simplex virus 1?
Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
What is a Macule?
Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.
What is fissure?
Similar to open comedones, these are mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter.
What is sebaceous filaments?
Acne-like condition around the mouth; these are mainly small clusters of papules that could be caused by toothpaste or products used on the face.
What is perioral dermatitis?
Also known as shingles; a painful viral infection skin condition from the chickenpox virus; characterized by groups of blisters that form a rash in a ring or line
What is a herpes zoster?
A solid bump larger than 0.4 inches (1cm) that can be easily felt. Requires medical referral.
What is a Nodule?
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. Keloids will form along any type of scar for people susceptible to them.
What is Keloid?
Epidermal cysts; small, firm papules with no visible opening; whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin; more common in dry skin types and may form after skin trauma, such as a laser resurfacing
What is Milia?
Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies and irritants.
What is atopic dermatitis?
a fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick, brittle, discolored nails; the fungus lives off the keratin in the nails
What is onychomycosis?
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus.
What is a Papule?
Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes.
What is scale?
Severe oiliness of the skin; an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous gland.
What is seborrhea?
Chronic inflammatory state in the legs due to poor circulation; the legs may sometimes have ulcerations, along with scaly skin, itching, and hyperpigmentation.
What is stasis dermatitis?
also known as ringworm; a contagious infection that forms a ringed, red pattern with elevated edges.
What is tinea corporis?
Raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion.
What is a Pustule?
Slightly raised or depressed area of the skin that forms as a result of the healing process related to an injury or lesion.
What is Scar?
Many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules.
What is grade II acne?
Any inflammatory condition of the skin; various forms of lesions such as eczema, vesicles, or papules; the four main categories are atopic, contact, seborrheic dermatitis, and statis dermatitis
What is dermatitis?
Strain of the herpes virus that infects the genitals
What is herpes simplex virus 2?
Abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color. Any type of abnormal mass, not always cancer. Requires medical referral.
What is tumor?
Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body; accompanied by loss of skin depth and possibly weeping of fluids or pus. Requires medical referral, particularly in clients with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes.
What is Ulcer?
Cystic acne; cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation; scar formation from tissue damage is common.
What is grade IV acne?
Common form of eczema; mainly affects oily areas; characterized by inflammation, scaling, and/or itching.
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Contagious condition caused by fungal infection, not a parasite; characterized by itching, scales, and, sometimes, painful lesions.
What is tinea?
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis. Requires medical referral if cause is unknown or untreatable with over the counter products.
What is Vesicle?
skin damage, developed in the later stages of disease, that changes the structure of tissues or organs.
What is Secondary lesions?
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules.
What is grade I acne?
The development of hypersensitivity due to repeated exposure to an allergen that can take months or years to develop due to the allergen and intensity of exposure.
What is sensitization?
also known as warts; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus; infectious and contagious
What is verruca?
An itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow, scratch, bite of an insect, or urticaria or the sting of a nettle. Typically resolves on its own, but referral to a physician should be considered when the condition lasts more than three days.
What is Wheal?
Chicken pox and herpes are examples of this lesion.
What is ulcer?
Red and inflamed; many comedones; papules, and pustules.
What is grade III acne?
__________can be caused by an allergic reaction or contact with an irritant, such as these common allergens: makeup, skin care products, detergents, dyes
What is allergic contact dermatitis?
Contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria, characterized by clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions and often occurring in children.
What is impetigo?