Lesions (P,S,T)
What are the three categories of lesions?
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
A brownish spot on the skin that might range in color from tan to bluish black is a _________?
What is a mole?
How many grades of acne are there?
What Does Hyperpigmentation mean?
Overproduction of Pigment
Dermatitis is best defined as _________.
An inflammatory condition of the skin
A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin is known as a(n)
Who is a dermatologist
What scale is used to measure the skin type's ability to tolerate sun exposure?
What is the fitzpatrick scale
What are the 4 main skin types?
1.Dry
2.Normal
3.Oily
4.Combination
Lesions in the early stages of development or change are known as _________ lesions.
What are primary lesions
Squamous cell carcinoma is defined as _________.
What is a condition characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules
Hyperkeratinization is defined as _________.
What is Hypopigmentation?
Lack of Pigment
Where is psoriasis most commonly found?
It is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.
Estheticians can provide clients who have skin disorders help in many ways EXCEPT in what way
Diagnose them
How many skin types are there in the fitzpatrick scale
There are 6 skin types
This is the first step in performing a skin analysis, which involves determining the client’s skin type, conditions, and concerns.
What is a secondary lesion?
Piles of material on the skin surface or by a depression in the skin surface.
Black or dark patches on the skin that are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised characterizes the condition known as _________.
What is malignant melanoma
What are Milia?
Pearl-like masses of sebum and dead skin cells with no surface opening
Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes (most commonly in pregnancy) is a condition called _________.
Melasma
The inflammatory skin condition that is caused by exposure and direct skin contact to allergens is _________.
Allergic contact dermatitis
Erythema is a condition defined by _________.
Redness caused by inflammation
Which fitzpatrick scale skin type is most likely to tan and least likely to burn?
What is type 4
What skin type has a small follicle type
What is Dry?
What are Vascular Lesions?
Another name for tertiary lesions
What does the border of a mole that might be cancerous look like?
What is irregular
Whiteheads are a condition also known as _________.
What are Closed comedos
Leukoderma is a condition that is defined by _________.
The loss of pigmentation
What characterizes eczema?
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
What is characteristic of the condition known as rosacea?
Visible capillaries and skin sensitivity
Which Fitzpatrick scale skin type burns the easiest?
What is type 1?
How does the skin of the décolleté compare to that of the face?
The skin of the décolleté shows aging more quickly.
This term refers to a small flat, discolored area of skin.
What is a Macule
Which is the most common and least severe form of skin cancer and which is the most serious form of skin cancer?
Malignant melanoma
What is a defining characteristic of grade III acne?
Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules
What characterizes albinism?
Lack of melanin pigment in the body including hair, skin and eyes.
What are some preventative measures you can take to prevent Contact dermatitis?
Wearing gloves and using protective creams
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Chronic excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, stress, medication or a medical condition
What is a physical characteristic of skin type 4 on the fitzpatrick scale
Olive/Brown Skin types Mediterranean or Caucasian
What is a T-zone?
The center area of the face corresponding to the T shape
Vascular lesions are a condition of the _________ system.
What is the circulatory system
What is Actinic Keratosis?
A precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough caused by sun damage
Acne is a disorder of which gland?
Disorder of the sebaceous glands.
What is a symptom of vitiligo?
White, irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment
Characterized by scaly, red patches, this chronic inflammatory condition often affects the scalp and face.
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Redness and distended capillaries caused by a weakening of the capillary walls are a condition called _________.
Telangiectasia
Someone who has red hair, pale freckled skin would fall into what skin type on the Fitzpatrick scale?
What is type I
This tool is commonly used during a skin analysis to help the esthetician examine the skin more closely, highlighting oil, dead skin cells, and hidden imperfections.
What is a Mag lamp
This term refers to an open lesion on the skin accompanied by loss of skin depth with possible weeping or fluids or pus.
What is an Ulcer?
What do the ABCDE's skin cancer checklist stand for?
A: Asymmetry
B: Border
C: Color
D: Diameter
E: Evolving
Which Acne Grade is this?
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedone, some closed comedones, and a few papules.
Grade I
What characterizes tinea versicolor?
White, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin
What is the cause of Stasis Dermatitis?
Poor circulation in the lower leg
Anhidrosis is?
Deficiency of perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands
Who was the creator of the Fitzpatrick scale?
Who is Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick
When analyzing the skin, it is important to ask the client about their history with this, which can include allergies, medications, and skin treatments
what is medical history