Louisiana State Board Cosmetology-Skin Disorders & Diseases

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Lesion

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A mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs

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Bulla

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A large blister containing a watery fluid

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Cyst

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A closed, abnormally developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin

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Macule

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Any flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a red spot

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Nodule

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A solid bump larger than .4 inches that can be easily felt

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Papule

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A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus

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Pustule

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A raised, inflammed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the head of the pimple

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Macule

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Any flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or a red spot

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Nodule

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A solid bump larger than .4 inches that can be easily felt

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Papule

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A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus

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Pustule

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A raised, inflammed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the head of the pimple

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Tubercle

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An abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin; larger than a papule

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Tumor

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An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color

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Closed Comedo (Whitehead)

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Hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment; sebum remains white or cream color

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Vesicle

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A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis

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Wheal

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An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow or scratch, the bite of an insect, skin allergy, or the sting of a nettle

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Crust

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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing

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Excoriation

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A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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Fissure

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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

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Keloid

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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

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Scale

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Any thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes

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Scar/Cicatrux

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A lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed

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Ulcer

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An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by loss of skin depth and possibly weeping of fluids or pus

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Tumor

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An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color

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Closed Comedo (Whitehead)

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Hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment; sebum remains white or cream color

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Milia

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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening

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Vesicle

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A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis

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Wheal

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An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow or scratch, the bite of an insect, skin allergy, or the sting of a nettle

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Crust

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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing

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Excoriation

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A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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Fissure

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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

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Keloid

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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

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Scale

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Any thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes

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Scar/Cicatrux

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A lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed

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Ulcer

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An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by loss of skin depth and possibly weeping of fluids or pus

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Tumor

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An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color

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Closed Comedo (Whitehead)

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Hair follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment; sebum remains white or cream color

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Milia

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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening

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Acne

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A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and bacteria

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Vesicle

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A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis

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Wheal

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An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow or scratch, the bite of an insect, skin allergy, or the sting of a nettle

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Crust

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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing

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Excoriation

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A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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Fissure

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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

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Keloid

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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

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Scale

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Any thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes

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Scar/Cicatrux

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A lightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed

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Ulcer

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An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by loss of skin depth and possibly weeping of fluids or pus

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Sebaceous cyst

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A large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum

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Seborrehic Dermatitis

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A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands

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Rosacea

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Chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose, and is characterized by flushing (redness), telangiectasis distended or dialted surface blood vessels, and in some cases, the formation of papules and pustules