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Hair Chemistry: Ch 04 Vocabulary Skin Disorders and Diseases Part 1
This deck covers key vocabulary and concepts related to skin disorders and diseases, including definitions and characteristics of various conditions.
itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow or scratch, insect bite, or urticaria (skin allergy), examples include hives and mosquito bites
wheal
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Term
Definition
itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow or scratch, insect bite, or urticaria (skin allergy), examples include hives and mosquito bites
wheal
contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions; usually caused by a Staphylococcus bacteria
impetigo
skin-aging factors over which there is little control
intrinsic factors
closed, irregularly developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin; requires medical referral
cyst
hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle, forming an obstruction that clogs follicles and exacerbates inflammatory acne lesions such as papules and pustules
retention hyperkeratosis
any thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes; an example is irregular or excessive dandruff
scale
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow or scratch, insect bite, or urticaria (skin allergy), examples include hives and mosquito bites | wheal |
contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions; usually caused by a Staphylococcus bacteria | impetigo |
skin-aging factors over which there is little control | intrinsic factors |
closed, irregularly developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin; requires medical referral | cyst |
hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to retain dead cells in the follicle, forming an obstruction that clogs follicles and exacerbates inflammatory acne lesions such as papules and pustules | retention hyperkeratosis |
any thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes; an example is irregular or excessive dandruff | scale |
plural: maculae (mak-yuh-ly); flat spot or skin discoloration, such as a freckle or 'liver' spot, age spot | macule |
skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales; usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back | psoriasis |
skin disorder characterized by light or white irregular patches (hypopigmentation); caused by a burn, scar, inflammation, or congenital disease | leukoderma |
also known as prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles accompanied by and burning and itching | miliaria rubra |
large protruding pocketlike lesion filled with sebum; frequently seen on the scalp and back | sebaceous cyst |
solid bump on the skin larger than 0.4 inch (1 centimeter) that can be easily felt | nodule |
skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping | excoriation |
abbreviated ACD; an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with the chemical | allergic contact dermatitis |
closed, irregularly developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin; cannot be drained | tubercle |
condition involving visible capillaries, 0.02 to 0.04 inch (0.5 to 1.0 millimeter) in diameter, commonly found on the face, particularly around the nose, cheeks, and chin | telangiectasia |
most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules | basal cell carcinoma |
acquired superficial thickened patch of epidermis; a callus | keratoma |
also known as pinkeye; infection of the eye(s) that may be caused by bacteria or virus; can be extremely contagious | conjunctivitis |
any type of irregular mass varying in size, shape, and color | tumor |
formerly called acne rosacea, chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose; characterized by flushing (redness); telangiectasia (distended or dilated surface blood vessels); and in some cases the formation of papules and pustules | rosacea |
abbreviated ICD; occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis | irritant contact dermatitis |
thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue | keloid |
deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat; often a result of damage to autonomic nerves | anhidrosis |
characterized by an accumulation of material on the skin surface, such as a crust or scab, or by depressions in the skin surface, such as an ulcer | secondary skin lesions |
plural: bullae; large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle; requires medical referral | bulla |
overproduction of pigment; appears as dark splotches | hyperpigmentation |
most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches that are uneven, jagged, or raised | malignant melanoma |
benign (harmless) keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis with no visible opening | milia |
product that has been designed and proven to not clog the follicles | noncomedogenic |
small skin elevation that contains no fluid but may develop pus | papule |
environmental factors that contribute to aging skin aging | extrinsic factors |
unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging, especially wrinkling and skin sagging | free radicals |
also known as acne vulgaris; skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and bacteria | acne |
foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet; generally caused by bacteria | bromhidrosis |