Skin Disorders And Diseases

Front 1

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

Back 1

A lesion

Front 2

A lesion can be as simple as a _______ or as dangerous as ____ _______.

Back 2

Freckle / skin cancer

Front 3

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

Back 3

A Cyst

Front 4

What are frequently seen in severe acne cases and require medical referral?

Back 4

Cysts

Front 5

Any flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or red spot, left after a pimple had healed.

Back 5

Macule

Front 6

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

Back 6

Pustule

Front 7

An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color.

Back 7

Tumor

Front 8

A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.

Back 8

Excoriation

Front 9

A crack in the skin the penetrates the dermis.

Back 9

Fissure

Front 10

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.

Back 10

Keloid

Front 11

Any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes, like abnormal or excessive dandruff.

Back 11

Scale

Front 12

When the follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment, the sebum remains white or cream color and is a _____ _______, and appears as a small bump just under the skin surface.

Back 12

Closed comedo

Hint 12

Aka white head

Front 13

A large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum.

Back 13

Sebaceous cyst

Front 14

A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose.

Back 14

Rosacea

Front 15

Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness and requires medical referral.

Back 15

Hyperhidrosis

Front 16

An inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching.

Back 16

Eczema

Front 17

A recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore.

Back 17

Herpes simplex

Front 18

Drugs are now available to control the symptoms of the herpes simplex, but the virus always remains in the body of infected persons. True or False

Back 18

True

Front 19

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

Back 19

Psoriasis

Front 20

Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes.

Back 20

Albinism

Front 21

Conditions characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated.

Back 21

Chloasma

Hint 21

Aka liver spots

Front 22

The technical term for freckles.

Back 22

Lentigines

Front 23

A skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches; it is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pugment-producing cells.

Back 23

Leukoderma

Front 24

Known as a birthmark.

Back 24

Nevus

Front 25

An aquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis.

Back 25

Keratoma

Front 26

A keratoma that is caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin, especially the hands and feet.

Back 26

A callus

Front 27

If thickening of the skin grows inwards, what is it called?

Back 27

A corn

Front 28

A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.

Back 28

A mole

Front 29

Any change in a mole requires _______ attention

Back 29

Medical

Front 30

Hypertrophy of the papillary and epidermis.

Back 30

Verrucua

Hint 30

Aka wart

Front 31

Caused by a virus and is infectious, can spread from one location to another, particularly along a scratch in the skin and requires medical referral.

Back 31

Verrucua/wart

Front 32

The most common and the least severe type of skin cancer; it is often characterized by light or pearly nodules.

Back 32

Basal cell carcinoma

Front 33

More serious than basal cell carcinoma, often is characterized by scaly red papules and nodules.

Back 33

Squamous cell carcinoma

Front 34

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

Back 34

Malignant melanoma

Front 35

What is the 'ABCDE checklist' that professionals should use to spot signs of change in existing moles according to the American Cancer Society?

Back 35

A: asymmetry

B: border

C: color

D: diameter

E: evolving

Front 36

Aging of the skin is a concern of almost every client over what age?

Back 36

30

Front 37

Primarily environmental factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging.

Back 37

Extrinsic factors

Front 38

Extrinsic factors are responsible for up to ____ of skin aging.

Back 38

85%

Front 39

Exposure to the sun is considered an _________ factor.

Back 39

Extrinsic

Front 40

What % of the symptoms of aging skin are caused by the rays of the sun?

Back 40

Approximately 80% to 85%

Front 41

What naturally weakens as we age?

Back 41

Collagen and elastin fibers of the skin

Front 42

Deep-penetrating rays that can even do through a glass window.

Back 42

UVA rays

Front 43

These rays weaken the collagen and elastin fibers, causing wrinkling and sagging of the tissues.

Back 43

UVA rays aka aging rays

Front 44

Cause sunburns, tanning of the skin, and the majority of skin cancers.

Back 44

UVB rays

Hint 44

Aka burning rays

Front 45

Shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis.

Back 45

UVB rays

Front 46

Dry scaly skin with a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by aging and cold exposure.

Back 46

Asteaosis

Front 47

Sun exposure should be avoided for children under what age?

Back 47

6 months

Front 48

The important step of taking time to keep your implements, tools, equipment, and surfaces cleaned and disinfected helps with what?

Back 48

Protecting yourself and avoiding a skin problem