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Glands that perform many useful functions in our body.
What are Duct Glands?
A small, flat or raised pigmented spot on the surface of the skin, ranging from light to dark brown. It can appear on any part of the body, but must be checked for any changes in shape, texture, size and color.
What is a Mole?
The sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance
called _______.
What is Sebum?
a small, soft, pigmented outgrowth of the epidermal layer of the skin. The texture of it may be rough or smooth, depending on the location on the body. "It" generally develops through repetitive rubbing or friction in common areas, such as the neck, armpits and eyes. "It" typically present no problems unless they become irritated when located in an area that is frequently rubbed.
What is a Skin Tag?
An inherited skin disorder producing smooth, irregularly shaped white patches, caused by the loss of pigment-producing cells.
What is Vitiligo?
An advanced condition of rosacea, producing papules and pustules that may contain pus. This skin disorder is sensitive, painful and may be aggravated by certain foods, extreme temperature changes, nicotine and alcoholic beverages.
What is Acne Rosacea?
Small, white keratin-filled bumps or cysts that are enclosed within the epidermis. They are commonly found around eyes, cheeks and the forehead.
What is Milia?
A rare, congenital skin disorder, characterized by a total or partial lack of melanin throughout the body. The skin and hair are white and the eyes are pink / red.
What is Albinism?
Also known as Oil Glands, consist of sac-like duct glands attached to the hair follicles that produce sebum.
What are Sebaceous Glands?
A chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands. "It" is the outcome of whiteheads, blackheads and/or papules that become irritated and lead to infection. The sebaceous glands over-produce an excess of sebum that mixes with bacteria.
What is Acne?
Commonly known as prickly heat or heat rash, is an acute sudoriferous gland disorder, appearing as a rash of tiny, red, raised spots, accompanied by burning and itching. This is caused by exposure to high heat or humidity.
What is Miliaria Rubra?
a chronic skin disorder with inflamed areas of the face, appearing mostly on the nose and cheeks. It is characterized by Telangiectasias (tee-lang-jek-tay-shuhz), an over-dilation of the tiny blood vessels, which produce a flushing, swollen and broken blood vessel appearance to the face.
What is Rosacea?
The medical term for a wart, characterized by a hard, rough, red or flesh-colored bump that is commonly found on hands or feet. Warts are contagious and can easily be spread from one body part to another.
What is Verruca?
Also known as Blackheads, are hair follicles containing masses of hardened sebum and keratin. The open pore appears black because the sebum is exposed to the environment, causing the clogged pore to oxidize and turn the sebum black.
What is a Comedo?
A skin disorder characterized by light patches (hypopigmentation); It may be caused by a burn or congenital disease, such as albinism.
What is Leukoderma?
More commonly known as a Callus or Tyloma (TY-loh-muh), is a thickened or hardened area of skin caused by friction, continual rubbing or pressure over the same part of skin.
What is Keratoma?
Commonly known as liver spots or moth patches, are non-elevated, hyperpigmented, light to dark brown spots that are scattered on the hands, arms or face. These spots may occur through frequent sun exposure, heredity or hormonal changes, such as pregnancy.
What is Chloasma?
Also known as a Birthmark, it is characterized as either a raised or non-raised, small or large, irregularly-shaped mark or stain on the skin. It can appear in various shades of brown or as reddish-purple.
What is Nevus?
Also known as Sweat Glands, consist of tubelike ducts that begin in the dermis and extend into the epidermis by attaching themselves to hair follicles.
What are Sudoriferous Glands?
An over-abundance of perspiration or an unusual increase of sweating due to an overactive sudoriferous gland.
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Sweat which has become foul smelling as a result of its bacterial breakdown.
What is Bromhidrosis?
The most common, mildest and non-melanoma form of skin cancer. It affects the basal cells located in the stratum germinativum layer. It is characterized either as a small red bump with a surface appearance of blood vessels or a ‘pearly’ nodule with a rough texture.
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Is more serious than Basal Cell Carcinoma and is characterized by red, scaly patches or opens sores that may bleed or crust.
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, appearing as dark brown or black spots or lesions with an uneven shape and/or texture. These cells are created by the pigment-producing cells located in the stratum germinativum and papillary layers of the skin. It may begin as a common skin lesion or mole, but a change in shape, size and/or color should be of concern.
What is Malignant Melanoma?
A lack of perspiration due to an underactive sudoriferous gland.
What is Anhidrosis?