Salon Fundamentals Esthetics Ch. 8 Pt. 2 Skin Disorders

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Rash

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Includes small red bumps, urticaria (hives), blisters, scales, & erythema (redness)

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Acne

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Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions.

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Albinism

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Congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the hair, skin, and eyes

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Anhidrosis

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Deficiency in perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin diseases

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Asteatosis

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Condition of dry, scaly skin due to a deficiency or absence of sebum that is caused by old age and by exposure to cold

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light ot pearly nodules

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Bromhidrosis

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Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet

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Bulla

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Large blister containing a watery fluid

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Chloasma

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Condition characterized by increased pigmentation on te skin in spots that are not elevated

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Comedo

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Hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum

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Crust

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Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing; an accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material

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Cyst

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Closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin

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Dermatitis

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Inflammatory condition of the skin

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Contact Dermatitis

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Also known as dermatitis Venenata. An eruptive skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints

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Eczema

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Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions

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Excoriation

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Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

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Fissure

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Crack in the skin that penetrates the epidermis, such as chapped hands or lips

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Herpes Simplex

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Fever blister or cold sore; recurring viral infection

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Hyperhidrosis

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Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness

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Hypertrophy

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Abnormal growth of the skin

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Keloid

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Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

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Keratoma

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Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as callus, caused by pressure or friction on the hands and feet

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Lentigo

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(lentigens) Technical term for freckles; small yellowish or brownish spots on the skin.

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Lesion

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Mark on the skin. May indicate injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs

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Leukoderma

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Skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches; caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells

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Macule

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Spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle

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Malignant Melanoma

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Most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised

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Milia

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

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Miliaria Rubra

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Acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin

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Mole

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Small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black. Benign growths.

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Nevus

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Small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries; commonly known as birthmark

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Papule

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Pimple; small circumscribed elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus

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Psorias

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Skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with silver-white scales usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back, but rarely on the face

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Pustule

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Inflamed pimple containing pus

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Rosacea

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Chronic congestion appearing primarily on the cheeks and nose, characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and formation of papules and pustules

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Scale

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Any thin plate of epidermal flakes, dry or oily, such as abnormal or excessive dandruff

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Scar or Cicatrix

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Light-colored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands

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Sensitization

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A greatly increased or exaggerated sensitivity to products

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Skin Tag

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A small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma. is an irregular, crusted, red papule that occurs in sun-exposed areas and may be an actnic keratosis that went untreated.

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Stain

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Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape

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Steatoma

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Sebaseous cyst or fatty tumor

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Tan

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Change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet rays

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Telangiectasias

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Dilation of the surface blood vessels

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Tubercle

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Abnormal rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin

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Tumor

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A swelling; an abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells, varying in size, shape, and color

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Ulcer

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Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth

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Verruca

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Technical term for wart; hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis

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Vesicle

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

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Vitiligo

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Milky-white spots (leukoderma) of the skin

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Wheal

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Itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow, the bite of an insect, urticaria, or the sting of a nettle.

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Atopic Dermatitis

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is a hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry, sensitive irritated skin.

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Herpes Zoster

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(AKA Shingles) is caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus. {contagious}

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Urticaria

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(AKA Hives) are an allergic reaction that produce an eruption of wheals.

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Impetigo

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Is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by the Staphylococcus Aureus or Streptococcus A organism. Produces honey-yellow, crusted lesion.

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Tinea corporis

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Is a fungal infection affecting the trunk, legs, or arms. Characterized by a pink to red itchy rash.

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Tinea versicolor

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(AKA pityriasis versicolor) I also commonly known as a tri-color yeast infection. Characterized by hypo-pigmented areas. Usually on the neck, chest, back and arms.

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Candida albicans

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a common skin infection caused by yeast, which is a type of fungus. Characterized by red, well-demarcated patches with a white film surround.

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Pink eye

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and acute and very contagious form of conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelid.

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Furuncle

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AKA boil, is a painful infection of the hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue. Appears as a firm nodule with a central, hard, pus-filled core.

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Steatoma

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is a harmless sebaceous cyst filled with sebum, which can be considered a tumor of the sebaceous gland.

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Seborhea

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is a condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands. Commonly associate with oily skin types.

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Asteatosis

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(AKA xerosis) is dry, scaly skin caused by reduced sebum production. Common in dry skin types. Can also occur as tissue ages.

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Rhinophyma

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A more severe form of rosacea, which causes the tissue of the nose to swell and enlarge. Characterized by telangiectasia, dilated capillaries, and dark red blotches.

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What are some causes of acne?

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Hormonal changes, Genetics, environmental factors, stress, medications, steroids, allergies, puberty or skin surface friction & irritation.

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How does acne occur?

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When hair follicles become plugged with sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria called propionibacterium.

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Androgen

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A male hormone which is produced in the adrenal glands of both men and women, which stimulates the sebaceous glands.

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Open Comedone

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AKA Blackhead is an open follicle with a black surface plug, which has been oxidized and discolored due to contact with air.

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Closed Comedone

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AKA Whitehead is a plugged sebaceous gland with an opening that is not widely dilated.

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Grade 1 Acne

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mild acne consisiting of open and close comedones scattered over less than half of the face and or back

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Grade 2 Acne

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Moderate Acne that has an increased number of open and close comedones as well as the occasional pustule and papule.

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Grade 3 Acne

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Mderately severe acne that is characterized by numerous open and closed comedones, papules, pustules and occasional cysts. It is frequently red and inflamed.

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Grade 4 Acne

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Severe acne consisting of numerous papules and pustules as well as a large number of cysts on the face, chest and or back. On over more that 50% of the face. Also referred to as Nodular Cystic Acne.

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Malignant Growth

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cancerous growth found on the skin. irregularly shape, color and size.

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What are the 4 ways you can tell skin cancer?

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Asymmetry
Border
Color
Diameter

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Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

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(PIH) is a disorder the results from trauma to tissues from acne, burns, injury or some skin rashes.

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Allergen

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A substance that causes and allergy.

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Edema

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A swelling if tissue or skin, causes by and excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissue.

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Hyperkeratosis

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An excessive amount if keratin cell production on the stratum corneum, or horny layer of the skin.

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Inflammation

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Reaction of tissue to irritation charcterized by redness, pain, swelling, and/or increase temperature.

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Keratosis

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The buildup of skin cells on the epidermis.

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Etiology

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the study of the cause of diseases, disorders or conditions.

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Intrinsic Aging

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Skin's natural aging process.

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Extrinsic aging

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AKA skin deterioration, is caused by external factors that are within the individual's control. Such as sun exposure, smoking, and alcohol.

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What are some examples of extrinsic aging?

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Smoking, Alcohol, & Sun exposure.