Known Facts
The body's largest organ
What is the skin?
A primary lesion, characterized by a big blister that is filled with watery fluid.
What is a bulla or bullae?
Large protruding pocketlike lesions filled with keratin
What is an epidermoid cyst or sebaceous cyst?
Overproduction of pigment
What is hyperpigmentation?
Recognizing when salon services can be safely performed, and when the skin condition merits a healthcare provider referral, is crucial to managing a safe practice
Why should a cosmetologists study skin diseases and disorders?
A defense mechanism that occurs when something harmful or irritating affects a part of the body
What is a skin inflammation?
A thick scar, resulting from excessive growth or fibrous tissue
What is a keloid?
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, generally caused by bacteria
What is bromhidrosis?
A type of hormonal hyperpigmentation disorder that appears during pregnancy or with the use of birth control pills
What is melasma?
Microscopic glands in the skin that secrete a fatty or oily substance
What are sebaceous glands?
Lesions that are in the initial stages of development
What is a primary lesion?
A slightly raised or depressed skin area formed as a result of the healing process related to an injury or lesion
What is a scar or cicatrix?
An eruption of small red vesicles accompanied by burning or itching that is caused by excessive heat exposure, also known as prickly heat
What is miliaria rubra?
What is a nevus?
Staphylococcus bacteria usually causes this skin infection characterized by weeping lesions
What is impetigo?
An abnormal growths of skin, many are benign
What are hypertrophies?
What is a lesion?
An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape
What is a stain?
This number designates the amount of time a person can be in the sun without burning
What is SPF or sun protection factor?
An inflammatory condition of the skin
An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, scratch or insect bite
What is a wheal?
A condition involving visible capillaries, commonly found on the face, particularly around the nose, cheeks and chin
What is telangiectasia?
A skin disorder characterized by light or white abnormal patches caused by a burn, a scar, inflammation
What is a leukoderma?
Makeup and skin care products that are designed and proven to not clog follicles
What is noncomedogenic?