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25 Cards in this Set
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Which primary lesion has characteristics showing dark colored spots or patches that are neither raised nor sunken?
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Macule
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A small, primary lesion that is elevated and contains no fluid is called what? |
Papule |
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What is the name of the primary lesion that is itchy and swollen? |
Wheal |
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An abnormal solid lump that is larger than a papule is called what? |
Tubercle |
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What is the name of the primary lesion that shows a swelling from excessive cell multiplication and varies in shape and color? |
Tumor |
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What is a bulla? |
Large blister, filled with clear fluid |
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What is the name of primary lesion which shows an elevation of the skin containing pus? |
Pustule |
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Define bromhidrosis, anhidrosis and hyperhidrosis |
Brom - foul smelling, due to bacteria, in armpits and on feet. Anhidrosis - deficiency in perspiration.
Hyperhidrosis - excessive perspiration, caused by heat or body weakness. - |
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An inflammatory condition of the skin with various forms of lesions is called what? |
Dermatitis |
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What is the characteristic appearance of psoriasis? |
Lesions are elevated, red, flakey patches covered with silvery scales |
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What is another name for fever blister? |
Herpes simplex 1 |
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What is leukoderma and what are the two classifications? |
term for light, abnormal patches of skin caused by a congenital disease that destroys pigment-producing cells. 2 types: albinism + vitiligo |
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What is another name for a birthmark, for liver spots, and pregnancy mask? |
Birthmark - Nevis. Liver spots - chloasma. Pregnancy mask - melasma |
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What is an allergy?
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Extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals or other normal harmless substances
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What is another name for a wart and what causes it? |
Verruca - a virus
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What are two names for freckles? |
Macule + lentigenes
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By what other name is a tumor known? |
Nodule |
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Describe the characteristic appearance of eczema |
Painful, itchy disease. Acute or chronic in nature, w/ dry or moist lesions |
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Name the primary lesion that describes a hive. |
Wheal |
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Name the primary lesion that describes a large blister |
Bulla |
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Name the two primary lesions that describe a pimple. What is the difference between these two lesions? |
Papule - small elevation on skin that contains no fluid. Pustule - contains puss |
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What is the difference between a vesicle and a pustule? |
Vesicle - small blister, clear fluid. Ex. Poison ivy.
Pustule - dead white cells, sebum, cellular debris. |
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What is the safest instrument for the esthetician to use for creating an opening in the top of a pustule when doing extractions? |
Lancet |
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Extended capillaries that can be seen beneath the skin are called what?
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Couperose/telangictasia
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Why must the esthetician be able to recognize serious skin conditions? |
Must recognize serious skin condition that may need referred to appropriate health care |
