Acne and things
This hormone stimulates sebaceous glands
What is androgen
An inflamed papule containing pus
What is a pustule
Dead cells formed over A wound or blemish while its healing
What is crust
Hair grows under surface of the skin, causing bacterial infection
What is foliculitis
Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes
What is melasma
Similar to open comedies, these are mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without cell matter
What are sebaceous filaments
An itchy, swollen lesion caused by an insect bite or allergic reaction
What is wheal
A crack in the skin; may penetrate the dermis
What is fissure
An itchy skin condition characterised by red patches covered with white, silver scales
What is psoriasis
Genetic condition characterized by lack of melanin pigment
What is albinism
Grade of acne with red And inflamed; many comedones, papules, and pustules
What is three
Accumulation of fluid in skin; small blister
What is vesicle
Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fiborous tissue
What is keloid
Another name for hives; an allergic reaction caused by the body’s histamine production
What is uticaria
Pigmentation disease characterized by white irregular patches lacking pigment
What is vitiligo
Another term for pink eye; inflammation of mucous membrane around the eye
What is conjunctivitis
A closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid
What is a cyst
A skin sore or abrasion caused by scratching or scraping
What is excoriation
inflammatory condition caused by allergic reaction from contact with a substance or chemical
What is contact dermatitis
A flat, pigmented area similar to a freckle
What is a macule
The most serious form of skin cancer
What is melanoma
Smaller, bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits or infections
What are nodules
Discolored, slightly raised mark on skin formed after an injury
What is scar
Medical term for itching
What is pruitis
another name for a birthmark
What is a nevus