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What is pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough; resulting from sun damage? |
Actinic keratoses |
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The technical term for ___________is congenital leukoderma or a congenital hyperpigmentation? |
Albinism |
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What is a deficiency in perspiration, often a result of a fever or skin disease, that requires medical treatment? |
Anhidrosis |
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What is dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency, which can be due to eating, body disorders, alkalies of harsh soaps, or cold exposure? |
Asteatosis |
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What is excess inflammation, dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies irritants? |
Atopic dermatitis |
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What is light, pearly nodules; characteristics include sores, reddish patches, or a smooth growth with an elevated border? |
Basal cell carcinoma |
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What term is used to describe any mark, wound or abnormality? |
lesion |
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What are light patches casued by destroyed pigment-producing cells? |
leukoderma |
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What is the term for a flat spot or discoloration of the skin, such as a freckle? |
macule |
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What is true of malignant melanoma? |
It is the most serious for skin cancer |
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What condition is also known as melasma? |
hyperpigmentation |
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What is an example of epidermal cysts? |
Milia |
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What is another name for the acute inflammatory disorder miliaria rubra? |
prickly heat |
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What term refers to a pigmented nevus? |
mole |
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What are nodules? |
Small bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue or infections |
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What is another name for a nevus? |
Birthmark |
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What is a tubercle? |
Abnormal rounded, solid lump larger than a papule |
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What is tinea corporis? |
Ringworm |
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What is the generic term for a fungal infection? |
Tinea |
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What is the scientific term for couperose skin? |
Telangiectasia |
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What causes the skin to tan upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation? |
Increase in pigmentation |
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What is a steatoma? |
Sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum |
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What is the term for a brown or wine-colored discoloration? |
Stain |
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What is a characteristic of the form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma? |
Scaly red or pink papules or nodules |
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What are skin tags? |
Small, benign outgrowths of the skin that look like flaps |
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What is rosacea? |
Condition characterized by redness and dilation of blood vessels |
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What is the term for flaky skin cells or any thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily? |
scales |
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What is a light-colored, slightly raised mark on the skin that is formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed? |
scar |
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What are sebaceous filaments? |
Mainly solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter |
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What is an example of sebaceous hyperplasia? |
Benign lesions frequently seen in oiler areas of the face. |
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What is acne? |
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands |
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What is acne exorciee? |
Disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions |
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What are actinic keratoses? |
Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that result from sun damage |
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What is albinism? |
Medical condition defined by an absence of melanin pigment |
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What is anhidrosis? |
deficiency in perspiration |
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What is asteatosis? |
Dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency |
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What is the term for excess inflammation (dry skin, redness, itching) from allergies and irritants? |
Atopic Dermatitis |
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What is true of basal cell carcinoma? |
It is the lease severe type of skin cancer |
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What is the term for foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet? |
Bromhidrosis |
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What is a bulla? |
Large blister containing watery fluid that is larger than a vesicle |
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What is hyperkeratosis? |
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinized cells. |
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What is the term for the overproduction of pigment? |
hyperpigmentation |
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What is hypertrophy? |
abnormal growth |
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What is hypopigmentation? |
lack of pigment |
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What is impetico? |
contagious bacterial infection marked by clusters of small blisters |
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What is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue (collagen)? |
Keloid |
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What is a keratoma? |
acquired, thickened patch of epidermis |
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What are abnormally thick build-up of cells? |
Keratoses |
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What is keratosis pilaris? |
Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks caused by blocked follicles |
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What is the scientific name for a freckle? |
Lentigo |
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What are secondary lesions? |
Skin damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs |
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What is seborrheic dermatitis? |
common form of eczema |
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What is severe oiliness of the skin called? |
seborrhea |
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What in the face does the acne-like condition perioral dermatitis manifest? |
mouth |
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What is a characteristic of primary lesions? |
flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color such as maculae or patches |
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What is the term for persistent itching? |
pruitis |
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What is the common name for pseudofolliculitis? |
razor bumps |
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What is a characteristic of psoriasis? |
red patches covered with white-silver scales |
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What is a pustule? |
inflamed papule |
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When someone has retention hyperkeratinosis, what builds up and fails to shed from the follicles as happens in normal skin? |
dead skin cells |
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What is the term for a cluster of boils? |
carbuncle |
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What is the common name for chloasma? |
liver spots |
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What is true of a comedogenic product? |
it tends to clog follicles and cause a buildup of dead skin cells |
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What is a comedone? |
mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle |
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What is the common name for the very contagious infection conjunctivitis? |
pinkeye |
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What is contact dermatitis? |
an inflammation caused by contact with a substance or chemical |
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What is crust an accumulation of? |
sebum and pus
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What is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above and below the skin? |
cyst |
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What is dermatitis? |
any inflammatory condition of the skin |
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What type of physician specializes in treating skin disorders and diseases? |
dermatologist |
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What is a papule? |
small elevation of the skin that contains fluid and may develop pus |
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What are examples of wheals? |
hives (urticaria), mosquito bites |
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What is vitiligo? |
contagious skin condition |
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What is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid? |
vesicle |
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What is the common name for the hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis known as a verruca? |
wart |
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What is another term for varicose veins? |
vascular lesions |
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What is the term for vascular dilation of blood vessels? |
vasodilation |
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What is the common name for uticaria, which is caused by an allergic reaction from the body's histamine production? |
hives |
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What accompanies an ulcer in addition to a loss of skin depth? |
pus |
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What is the term for an abnormal cell mass that results from excessive cell multiplication and varies in size, shape, and color? |
tumor |
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What is eczema? |
Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin |
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What is edema? |
swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells |
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What is erythema? |
redness caused by inflammation |
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What is excoriation? |
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping |
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What is a fissure? |
crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis |
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What is folliculitis? |
inflammation of the hair follicles |
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What is true of herpes simplex 1? |
it causes fever blisters and cold sores |
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What is the common name for the painful viral infection herpes zoster? |
shingles |
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What is hyperhidrosis? |
excessive perspiration |
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What part of the body is affected by herpes simplex 2? |
genitals |
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What are structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury? |
lesions |
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Bulla, cyst, macule, nodules, papule, pustule, tubercle, tumor, vesicle, and wheal are all considered what? |
primary lesions |
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Crust, excoriation, acne excoriee, fissue, keloid, scale, scar, and ulcer are all considered what? |
secondary lesions |
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Acne, asteatosis, comedo, furuncle, carbuncles, milia, sebaceous hyperplasia, seborrhea, seborrheic dermatitis and steatoma are all considered what? |
disorders of the sebaceous (oil) glands |
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Anhidrosis, bromhidrosis, and hyperhidrosis are all considered what? |
Disorders of the sudoriferous (sweat) glands |
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Dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, eczema, edema, erythema, folliculitis, pruitis, psoriasis, and urticaria are all considered what? |
inflammations of the skin |
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Rosacea, telangiectasia, varicose veins are all considered what? |
vascular lesions |
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Chloasma, hyperpigmentation, lentigo, melasma, nevus, stain and tan are all considered what? |
hyperpigmentation |
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Albinism, leukoderma, vitilago are all considered what? |
hypopigmentation |
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actinic keratoses, hyperkeratosis, keratoma, keratosis, keratosis pilaris, mole, skin tag, and verruca are all considered what? |
Hypertrophies of the skin |
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Conjunctivities, herpes simples virus 1&2, herpes zoster, impetigo, tinea, tinea corporis and wart are all considered what? |
Contagious diseases |
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What is a a noncontagious fungal infection that inhibits melanin production? |
Tinea versicolor |
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Example of a hypertrophy |
keloid |
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What is a side effect of Adapalene and Azelex? |
Photosensitivity |
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What acne drug was pulled from the US market in 2009 for extreme side effects? |
Accutane |
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What is the tendency for an ingredient to clog follicles and cause a buildup of dead skin cells? |
Comedogenic |
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Common name for nevus |
birthmark |
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What are vascular lesions; dilated and twisted veins, most commonly in the legs? |
varicose veins |
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What is an itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or sting? |
wheal |
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What are two common things that transfer bacteria to the face? |
pillows and makeup brushes |
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What things aggravate acne? |
climate, sun, friction, and medications |
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What type of acne can only be treated by a physician? |
cystic acne |
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Name the ABCDE cancer checklist |
(A) asymmetry (B) border (C) color (D) diameter (E) evolving |
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What is the most severe form of skin cancer? |
Malignant Melanoma |
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90% of all skin cancers are caused by... |
sun exposure |
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What are the 3 types of skin cancer |
Basal cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Malignant Melanoma |
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What is also known as liver spots? |
chloasma |
