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| Branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases |
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| Physician who treats skin disorders and diseases |
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| Are Estheticians licensed to diagnose skin conditions? |
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| No, clients should be referred to a physician if you do not recognize the problem or you believe it needs medical attention. |
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| structural changes in the tissue caused by damage or injury |
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| lesions in the early stages of development. Are flat, non-palpable such as macules, or elevations formed by fluid such as vesicle or pustule. |
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| large blister containing watery fluid. Similar to vesicle, but larger. |
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| closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection or other matter. Can be above or below the skin. (acne cyst) Nodules made up of deep pockets of infection. |
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| flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle. Neither raised nor sunken. |
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| often referred to as tumors, but are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections. |
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| small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule. |
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| an inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus. |
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| fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria, and other debris produced from infection. |
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| abnormal rounded, solid lump, larger than a papule. |
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| small blister or sac containing clear fluid. (Poison ivy, poison oak) |
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| itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings. (hives and mosquito bites) |
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| Allergic reaction by the body's histamine production. Hives, can be caused by exposure to allergens used in products. |
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| lesion in the later stages of the disease |
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| Scab. dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing. Accumulation of sebum, pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material |
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| a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping |
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| disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration. |
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| crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. (Chapped lips or hands) |
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| thick scar from excessive growth of collagen. Genetic, may occur following surgery or injury. |
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| shredding of dead skin cells, flaky skin cells. Any think plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily. (dandruff, psoriasis) |
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| light colored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after injury or lesion has healed. Tissue hardens to heal injury. Thick, elevated scars are hypertrophic, like a keloid. |
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| open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. Deep erosion or depression in the skin, normally due to infection or cancer. |
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| chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands. Characterized by comedones and blemishes. |
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| dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency. Can be due to aging, body disorders, alkalies or harsh soaps, cold exposure. |
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| non-inflamed build up of cells, sebum, and other debris follicle. Open comedo is a blackhead. Closed comedo is a whitehead. |
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| subcutaneous abscess filled with pus. Caused by bacteria in glands or hair follicles. (boils) |
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| whitehead. whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and deal cells under the skin with no visible opening. Hardened and closed over. More common in dry skin types. Always perfectly round. Found around eyes, cheeks, forehead. |
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| benign lesions seen in oilier areas of the face. Appear similar to open comedones. Doughnut shaped with sebaceous material in the center. Can only be removed surgically. |
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| severe oiliness of the skin. abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands. |
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| inflammation of the sebaceous glands. Characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, itchiness. Red, flaky skin often appears in the eyebrows, in the scalp and hairline, middle of forehead and sides of nose. Sometimes treated with cortisone cream. |
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| sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum and ranging in size from a pea to an orange. Appears on scalp, neck, back. Also called wen. |
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| deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands, often results from fever or skin disease. |
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| foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet. Caused by bacteria and yeast that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin. |
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| excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, or body weakness. |
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| pricky heat. acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, results in eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat exposure. |
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| rash. redness, itching and dehydration of the dermatitis make the condition worse. |
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| inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with substance or chemical. |
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| occupational disorders from ingredients in cosmetics and chemical solutions |
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| inflammatory condition of the skin, includes lesions, eczema, vesicles, papules |
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| inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin. Acute or chronic. Dry or moist lesions. |
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| common form of eczema, mainly affects oily areas. |
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| swelling from fluid imbalance in the cells or from response to injury or infection |
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| redness caused by inflammation |
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| hair grows under the surface causing bacteria infection. Ingrown hairs. Common in men. |
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| razor bumps without the pus or infection |
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| acne like condition around the mouth. Small clusters of papules. Not contagious. May be caused by toothpaste or products. |
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| characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales. Caused by overproliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast. Found in patches on scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back. Bleeding can occur with irritation. Not contagious but can be spread by irritating the area. |
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| inflammation of the skin. redness, dilation of blood vessels, and in severe cases papules and pustules. Cheeks and nose. Cause is unknown. |
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| vascular lesion, capillaries that have been damaged and are no larger, or distended blood vessels. Called couperose skin. |
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| Allergies from chemicals seen in the salon are: |
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| practioners fingers, palms, back of hand, face (cheeks), client's scalp, hairline, forehead or neckline. |
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| increased pigmentation, liver spots. |
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| overproduction of pigment. Increased melanin. Sun exposure, acne, medications, cause darkened pigmentation. |
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| freckle. result from sunlight exposure. patches are referred to as macules. |
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| a term for hyperpigmentation. Pregnancy mask, triggered by hormonal changes and may fade with time. |
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| birthmark or mole, malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries. |
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| brown or wine colored discoloration. Can occur after certain diseases or after moles, freckles, or liver spots disappear. |
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| birthmark, which is a vascular type of nevus |
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| exposure to the sun causes tanning, a change in pigmentation due to melanin production as a defense against UV rays that damage the skin |
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| absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair and eyes. The person is at risk for cancer, sensitive to light, and ages early. Technical term is congenital leukoderma. |
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| technical term for albinism |
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| light, abnormal patches caused by a congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells. (vitiligo, albinism) |
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| white spots or areas on the skin from a lack of pigment cells, can worsen with time and sunlight. |
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| abnormal growth, many are benign or harmless. Some can be cancerous. Used to describe thickening of tissue. |
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| acquired, thickened patch of epidermis. A callus is caused by pressure or friction is a keratoma. If the thickening also grows inward a corn is formed. |
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| abnormally thick buildup of cells |
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| thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells. |
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| pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough. result of sun damage. |
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| redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms, caused by blocked follicles. Exfoliation can help. |
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| a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black. Some are flat, others raised and darker. Most are benign. Hairs should not be removed. |
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| small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps. Benign and common under the arms or on the neck |
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| wart, caused by virus. Infectious and contagious, can spread. |
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| most common, least severe. Appears as light, pearly nodules. Sometimes blood vessels run through. Do not spread easy, easily removed by surgery. |
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| more serious condition. pink or red scaly papules or nodules. Sometimes open sores or crusty areas that do not heal and may bleed easily. Can spread to other areas of the body. |
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| most serious form of skin cancer. Black or dark patches usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised. Can be tan and even white. Often found on feet, toes, and legs. Can spread throughout the body and internal organs. |
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| Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution |
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| pink eye, very contagious |
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| fever blisters or cold sored. Recurring viral infection. Vesicles or group of vesicles on red, swollen base. Usually on lips or nostrils. |
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| shingles. painful skin condition from the chickenpox virus, groups of blisters that form a rash |
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| bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children. clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria. Extremely contagious. |
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| High contagious ringworm. Ringed red pattern with elevated edges. |
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| fungal infection that inhibits melanin production. (Sun fungus) Not contagious. high humidity and summer heat stimulate. |
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| genetics, clogged pores, bacteria, triggers (hormones, stress, cosmetics, foods) |
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| hereditary factor in which dead skin cells do not shed from the follicles. Excessive sebum production can overtax the sebaceous follicles and cause further cell buildup. |
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| similar to open comedones, mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter. Block follicle and cause breakouts, often on nose. |
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| cannot live in presence of oxygen, bacteria in follicles are anaerobic. |
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| male hormones that stimulate sebaceous glands. |
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| aggravate acne, waxes and oils can clog or irritate pores or follicles. Cause cells to build up. |
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| pressure or friction leading to breakouts. Touching face, using phone, wearing hats. |
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| minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed, few papules |
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| many closed comedones, more open, occasional papules and pustules |
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| Red and inflammed, many comedones, papules, and pustules. |
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| Cystic acne. Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, inflammation. Scar formation from tissue damage is common. |
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