More Pigment Disorders
Darker than normal pigment
Hyperpigmentation
Abnormal growth of the skin
Hypertrophy
Most common type of skin cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
A predisposition to acne is based on heredity and
Hormones
Aging rays
UVA
Birthmark
Nevus
Small brownish spot
Mole
Most dangerous type of skin cancer
Malignant Melanoma
Cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
Anaerobic
Burning rays
UVB
Abnormal brown- or wine-colored skin discoloration
Stain
Brown- or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin
Skin tag
What does the “A” stand for on the Cancer ABCDE Checklist?
Asymmetry
Main food source for acne bacteria
Fatty acids
You should use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least ___ on a daily basis
15
Mask of pregnancy
Chloasma
Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis
Keratoma
What does the “E” stand for on the Cancer ABCDE Checklist?
Evolution
Hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells
Retention hyperkeratosis
You should apply sunscreen ___ before going out into the sun
30 minutes
Lentigines
Freckles
Wart
What does the “D” stand for on the Cancer ABCDE Checklist?
Diameter
Formulated not to clog follicles
Noncomedogenic
Time of day when UV exposure is at its highest
10am to 3pm