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| Branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and it's disorders |
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| Physician who treats skin disorders and diseases |
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| Structural changes in tissues caused by damage or injury. |
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| What are 3 types of lesions? |
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| What are characteristics of primary lesions? |
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| Lesions in early stages of development or change. They are flat, non palpable changes in the skin color - such as macules or by elevations formed by fluid such as vesicles or pustules. |
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| Examples of primary lesions (9 examples) |
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Bulla
Tubercle
Pustule
Nodule/Tumor
Macule
Papule
Vesicle
Wheal
Cyst |
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| What are some secondary lesions?(7 Examples) |
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Crust
Excoriation
Fissure
Keloid
Scale
Scar
Ulcer |
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| Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes. Usually related to hormonal changes. Also known as Acne Simplex and Acne Vulgaris |
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| What is a comedone or blackhead? |
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| Non inflamed build up of cells, sebum, and debris in a follicle which has oxidized. |
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| Subcutaneous abscess filled with pus. Also, called boils, which is caused by bacteria in the glands or hair follicles. |
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| What are milia or whiteheads? |
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| Whitesh, pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin w/no visible opening, hardened and closed over. Common in dry skin and around the eyes, cheeks and forehead. Milia is a name of the disorder of the sebaceous glands. |
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| Severe oiliness of the skin, abnormal secretion of the sebaceous glands. |
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| What is Rosacea or Acne Rosacea? |
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| Inflammation of the skin, chronic congestion primarily on the cheeks and nose. Characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules. The cause is unknown, but may be due to bacteria, mites or fungus. |
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| What is the name of the disorder caused by sebum deficiency? |
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| What is sebaceous hyperplasia? |
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| Benign lesions frequently seen in oiler places of the face. These overgrowth sebaceous glands appear similar to open comedones and are often doughnut shaped, with sebaceous material in the center. |
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| Name 4 disorders of the sudoriferous glands. |
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| Anidrosis Bromhidrosis Hyperhidrosis Miliaria Rubra |
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| What is Atopic dermatitis? |
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| A rash- excessive inflammation from allergies. |
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| What is the name of inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions? |
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| What is herpes simplex 1? |
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| The strain of herpes virus that causes fever blisters and cold sores, recurring contagious viral infection consisting of a vesicle or group of vesicles on a red swollen base. Blisters usually appear on the lips or nostrils. Simplex 2 infects the genitals. |
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| Increased pigmentation - liver spots |
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| A skin disease characterized by red patches covered w/white scales caused by over exfoliation of skin cells replicating too fast. Usually found in patches on scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back. |
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| What is Hyperpigmentation? |
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| Overproduction of pigment |
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| What is Hypopigmentation? |
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| Name 3 Hypopigmentation disorders |
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Albinism
Leukoderma
Vitiligo |
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| Name some Hyperpigmentation disorders |
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Chloasma
Melasma
Nevus
Stain |
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| Name 3 types of skin cancer. |
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Basal Carcinoma
Squamous Carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma |
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| Warts - Hypertrophy of papillae caused by a virus. |
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| Bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children. Characterized by small blisters or crusty lesions filled w/bacteria - Very contagious |
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| Fungal infections - athletes foot |
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| Ringworm - Highly contagious |
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| What is tinea versicolor? |
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| A yeast infection which inhibits melanin production. |
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| Name n explain 4 stages of acne. |
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Grade I - Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones & few papules.
Grade II - Many closed comedones, more open comedones and occasional papules and pustules.
Grade III - Red & Inflamed - many comedones, papules and pustules.
Grade IV - Cystic Acne - Cysts w/comedones, papules and pustules. Inflammation is present and scare formation is common. |
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Genetics/Heredity
Clogged Pores
Bacteria
Triggers - Hormone, stress, cosmetics and skincare products. |
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| Under what circumstances can an esthetician perform services on a client with an infectious disease? |
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| How can you help a client with Rosacea? |
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| Advise the client to see the doctor. |
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Which of the following is a disorder of the sudorifierous glands?
Miliaria Rubra
Psoriasis
Contact dermatitis
Eczema |
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| What are sebaceous glands attached to ? |
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| From which protein is the epidermis made? |
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| Diagnosing skin conditions is not within the scope of your? |
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| When the skin is injured it can cause |
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| Lesions that are in the early stage of development are called? |
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| The medical term for freckles is? |
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| What is the correct term for an insect bite, skin allergy reaction or sting that becomes itchy and swollen? |
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| Scratching or scraping the skin can produce a/an? |
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| A thin plate of epidermal cells is called |
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| What is the medical term for chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands? |
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| Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness is caused by? |
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| Pearl like masses of white material under the skin w/no visible openings are called? |
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| When oilier areas of the face develop benign lesions, it is called? |
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Disorders of the sudoriferous glands include ?
Anhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis
Bromhidrosis
All answers |
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| A condition characterized by bacteria and yeast that causes a foul odor is called? |
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| Perspiration deficiency caused by failure of the sweat glands is called? |
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| When excessive heat exposure causes an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands it is called? |
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| A condition characterized by painful itching and inflammation with dry or moist lesions is called. |
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| The medical term for hives is called? |
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| Pruritis is a condition characterized by |
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| Spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, exposure to extreme temperatures, heat and stress aggravate? |
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| Red patches covered with white-silver scales on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back are characteristics of |
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| The medical term for a distended capillary is |
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| Estheticians commonly develop skin allergies on the ? |
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Cheeks
Fingers and Palms
Backs of hands |
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| What can exposure to an allergen cause? |
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| Allergic reactions to estheic treatments are commonly found in these areas? |
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| Scalp, hairline, forehead and neckline |
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| Substances that can irritate the skin are called |
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| What is a port wine stain? |
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| The general term for a dark blotchy spot on the skin is called? |
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| When the entire body lacks melanin, it is called? |
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| Congenital spotty hypopigmentation is called? |
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| What is the medical term for a callus? |
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| Keratosis pilaris can be treated y an estetician with a _____________ service. |
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| A thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells is called? |
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| A non viral flap of skin is called a ? |
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| What causes 90% of skin cancers? |
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| Photoaging can be seen in the |
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| Eighty percent of sun damage occurs by the age of |
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| What is the most deadly form of skin cancer? |
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| What describes the appearance of malignant melanoma? |
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Asymmetrical
Uneven borders
Uneven colors |
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| This term is interchangeable with infections or communicable |
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| The medical term for cold sores or fever blisters is ? |
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| What is the medical term for ringworm? |
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| Comedones and blemishes are symptoms of what condition? |
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| P. Acne bacteria are ______________, meaning they can't live in the presence of oxygen. |
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| Nodules w/deep pockets of infection are called. |
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| Acne in the dermis that causes depressed and raised scars is called |
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| All male hormones are called |
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Which group of people are most likely to have adult acne?
Men
Women
Retirees
Midwesterners |
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| When the chin develops acne, it can be caused by? |
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| Which type of product causes clogged pores? |
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Identify the acne irritants:
MSG and minerals obtained from the ocean
Iodides and fast food
Kelp and cheese
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| Grade I acne symptoms include |
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| minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, a few papules |
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| Red and inflamed skin, many comedones, and papules and pustules are characteristics of which grade acne? |
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Grade 3
more than 25 lesions |
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Medications that treat acne include?
Tretinoin (Retin A)
Adapalene
Azelaic Acid
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e.g in rodent ulcer
Atropy- Loss of thickness or substance of the epidermis, dermis or other tissue. |
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| Commonly prescribed topical antibiotics solutions. |
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Clindamycin (Cleocin T- Topical)
Erythromycin (Staticin, Eryderm, Erymax)
Tetracycline (Topicycline)
Meclocycline (Meclan Cream) |
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| Name 8 glands in the body |
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Thyroid
Pituitary
Adrenal
Parathyroid
Pancreas
Pineal
Thymus
Reproductive |
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| What do androgens do to the skin? |
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| Cause the sebaceous glands to enlarge, and increase in activity. |
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| What is the composition of sebum? |
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Squalene
Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Free Fatty Acids
Waxes |
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| Dried remains of serum - yellow in color |
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Small blister filled with serum
less than .5 cm in diameter
(examples - papule filled with fluid - herpes simplex, herpes zoster and eczema) |
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Pus filled vesicle, small elevation in the skin containing pus e.g. acne, rosacea
(staphylococcal and streptococcal infections) |
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| Abnormality in the formation of keratin in the horny layer. Cells not shed in a normal manner in the stratum corneum in excess resulting in thickening and flaking. |
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| Small, flat, distinct area of discoloration up to 1cm in diameter (freckles if brown) (patch if red and larger than 1cm) |
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| Well defined, solid elevation in the skin, deeper and larger than a papule, usually larger than 1cm. It is a collection of cells or metabolic substances in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. e.g. acne and rodent ulcer |
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