Redness
This condition is the presence of tiny broken capillaries. Most commonly seen on the tops of cheeks, corner of the nose and on the chin. Can precede the more serious condition of rosacea.
Telangiectasia or cuperose skin
This lesion is raised, red and inflamed and white or yellowish in the center.
Pustule
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DPN
Often called cold sores this virus presents as blister like clusters, heals as a honey colored crust, and is highly contagious
HSV 1 Herpes Simplex
The adult human body has this many bones
206
Very red benign vascular lesion that can be raised or flat. Sometimes referred to as a “blood spot”.
angioma or cherry angioma
This is an open follicle with a black surface plug which has been oxidized, due to sebum’s contact with the air
Open Comedone
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Xanthoma or xanthelasma
Infection of the lining of the eye lid- characterized by extreme redness and itching
Bacterial Conjunctivitus or Pink Eye
The second layer of the epidermis- beneath the stratum corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Chronic inflammatory condition in which the small capillaries become dilated and inflamed. Bumps may or may not be present.Can be aggravated by spicy food, alcohol, extreme temperatures and stress.
Rosacea
White bump(s) that appear white-ish, but without any surrounding inflammation. Initially looks like a whitehead.
Milia
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Skin tags
Common in children- characterized by a parasitic insect that lives (feeds) at the base of the hair follicle
Pediculosis or lice
What does TEWL stand for
trans epidermal water loss (surface evaporation)
This condition has a bumpy, rash like appearance where hair removal was performed (shaving or waxing)
Psueudofolliculitus (razor rash or razor burn)
Severe acne consisting of numerous papules, pustules, and/or cysts. May exist on back and arms as well as face
Grade 4 or Cystic Acne
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Sebaceous hyperplasia
A viral infection on the top of the skin that produces skin colored bumps that mainly appear on the hands, fingers and feet
Warts and Verrucas
The proper term for a freckle
macule
This common condition (in our Arizona heat) can appear as a large reddened area of the skin with small red vesicles (water blisters) that itch
Miliaria Rubra or Prickly Heat
Condition where a person compulsively picks/ squeezes/ and scratches at their acne lesions
Acne Excoriee
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Actinic Keratosis
A contagious fungal parasite that presents as a red circular patch of blisters. Common in scalp and areas of skin humidity (in skin folds, groin and feet)
Tinea- or Ringworm
Name at least 3 of the ABCDEs of skin cancer
Stay on the lookout for:
Asymmetry-no true shape
Border- well defined border- doesn’t fade” into skin
Color- color should be consistent and should not vary within the growth
Diameter- should be no larger than a pencils eraser top
Evolution- any changes- especially in size