Skin Conditions & Disorders
A detailed and comprehensive flashcard set covering skin disorders, lesions, pigmentation issues, acne grades, contagious diseases, vascular conditions, and relevant terminology. Perfect for estheticians, dermatology students, or skincare professionals preparing for exams or client education.
Diagnosing skin conditions is not within the scope of your __________________.
Practice
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Diagnosing skin conditions is not within the scope of your __________________.
Practice
Lesions that are in the initial stages of development are _________________ lesions.
Primary
What is a pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage?
Actinic Keratosis
Vascular lesions are also known as _____________ lesions.
Tertiary (ter-she-air-ree)
A pustule is an example of a ___________ lesion.
Primary
What is a keloid?
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Diagnosing skin conditions is not within the scope of your __________________. | Practice |
Lesions that are in the initial stages of development are _________________ lesions. | Primary |
What is a pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough and is a result of sun damage? | Actinic Keratosis |
Vascular lesions are also known as _____________ lesions. | Tertiary (ter-she-air-ree) |
A pustule is an example of a ___________ lesion. | Primary |
What is a keloid? | A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. |
What variety of acne located in the dermis causes depressed and raised scars and should be treated by a medical professional (dermatologist) ? | Cystic Acne |
A blackhead is a(n) _______ ____________. | Open comedo |
Milia are the most common in ____ skin types. | Dry |
A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filed with sebum that usually appears on the neck, scalp, and back that is also known as a wen is a ___________________. | Steatoma |
Sebaceous hyperplasia growths tend to be ______________________________________________________. | Doughnut-shaped with an indentation in the center |
What form of eczema is characterized by inflammation, dry, or oily scaling or crusting, an/or itchiness? | Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis |
Warts are caused by ____________. | Viruses |
A condition characterized by bacteria and yeast that causes a foul odor is called ____________________. | Bromhidrosis (brum-high-dro-sys) |
When excessive heat exposure causes an acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, it is called ________ ________. | Milaria Rubra |
Pruritis is a condition characterized by ____________. | Itching |
Red patches covered with silver-white scales on the scalp, elbows, knees, heat, and lower back are characteristics of __________________. | Psoriasis |
Swelling occurs when the skin is damaged by an irritating substance because the body is trying to ____________ ____ _______________. | Dilute the irritant |
A port wine stain is a type of ________________ ________. | Vascular Nevus |
Why does the skin tan when it is exposed to the sun? | To defend against UV radiation |
When the body lacks melanin, including on the skin, hair, and eyes, it is called ____________________. | Albinism |
A condition with light , abnormal patches of depigmented skin is called | Leukoderma |
Hyerpigmentation and hypopigmentation are forms of ___________________. | Dyschromia |
Skin cancer tumors form when cells _____________ ____________ _____ _______________. | Divide rapidly and unevenly |
The medical term for cold sores or fever blisters is _ ___ _ _. | HSV 1 (herpes simplex virus 1) |
Shingles is a used by the same virus that causes ___ ______. | Chicken Pox |
What conditions are contagious? | Bacterial Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Impetigo ( common in children) Tinea Corporis ( ring worms) |
Tinea Versicolor is characterized by _. | White, brown, or salmon colored flaky patches and can be mistaken for eczema. |
What condition is sometimes called “chicken skin” ? | Keratosis Pilaris |
The __ is the structure that includes the hair, hair shaft, sebaceous gland, and the duct or canal to the surface. | Pilosebaceous unit |
Pregnancy, extended periods of standing or sitting, and genetics are all contributing factors to what condition? | Varicose veins |
What disorder starts with increasing bouts of redness? | Rosacea |
How would you describe the condition that a person who picks at their skin to the point of injury has ? | Dermatillomania |
Which of the following can you do, if you recognize a potentially dangerous skin disorder? | Refer to a physician |
A pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack f pigment cells is . | Vitiligo |
A flat, pigmented area characterized by small, yellow-brown spots is known as _. | Lentigo |
Another name for herpes zoster is __. | Shingles |
What conditions has symptoms that include thinning hair in a male hair growth pattern of baldness? | PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) |
If a client has PCOS, what treatment is not appropriate? | Use of occlusive products (Products that don’t let the skin breathe for a period of time) |
What is the name for the medical science that studies the treats the skin? | Dermatology |
What are some tactics that can treat rosacea? | Collaborating with a dermatologist Skin calming ingredients Limit the uses of steam Advanced treatments ( lasers) |
What are some rosacea triggers? | -spicy food -alcohol -extreme temperature changes -stress |
What is the ABCDE method? | A- asymmetry B- border C-color D-diameter E-evolving |
Describe the four grades of acne. | -Grade 1- minor breakouts -Grade 2- many closed comedones, occasional papules -Grade 3- Red and inflamed, papules, comedones -Grade 4- cystic acne, cysts with comedones, scar formation |
Secondary Lesions | Characterized by piles of material on the skin surface -crust -cracked skin -scabs -ulcers |
Vascular lesions are? | Marks, wounds, and abnormalities that involve the circulation system -varicose veins -rosacea |
Lesions are | Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury. |
Skin cancer is caused by | -damage to DNA -skin cancer forms when cells divide rapidly and unevenly |
Skin cancer risk increases with | Cumulative UV exposure |
Basal Cell Carcinoma | Most common and least severe type of skin cancer ; often characterized by light or pearly nodules, sores, smooth growth with elevated patches, and reddish patches. |
Malignant Melanoma | 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. Can be 100% fatal if left untreated. |
Squamous cell carcinoma | More serious than basal cell carcinoma, less serious than malignant melanoma, characterized by scaly red papules or nodules, open sores, or crust areas. Can grow and spread throughout the body. |
What is a dermatologist? | Someone who studies dermatology and can recognize infections, diseases, and disorders of the skin. |
List three medications that can treat acne… | -birth control -azelex (Azelaic acid) -Retin-a (tretinoin) -differin (adapalene) -clindamycin -Isotretinoin -tazorac (tazarotene) -spironolactone |
Describe open comedones | Comedones that dont get any air and is white in color. |
List three disorders characterized by pigmentation | -lentigo -melisma -ephelids -poikiloderma of civatte -post inflammatory hyperpigmentation -tan -vitiligo -albinism -leukoderma |
What is Tinea vascular? | A fungal condition that inhibits melanin production caused by yeast. |
How can Tinea vascular be treated? | Antifungal skin treatments can help treat the condition as well as staying cool and dry. |
What are the four hypertrophies of the skin? | Hyperkeratosis, keratosis, keratosis paralis, keratoma |
Milia is most common in what skin type? | Dry skin |
List common vascular conditions or disorders | -rosacea -telangiectasia Varicose veins |
What is telangiectasia? | Visible capillaries, 0.5-1.0 mm in diameter, that are commonly found on the face, mainly around the nose, cheeks, and chin. It is a cosmetic irregularity and not a medical condition. |
What is varicose veins? | Is visible vascularities that are abnormally dilated and twisted veins that can occur anywhere on he body. Often on the legs. |
List the different acne triggers. | -genetics -hormones -environment -cosmetics -skin care products -diet |
What is acne? | An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands also known as acne simplex |
You can __ your clients to eat healthy and drink water. B. Encourage C. Tell D. Force | B. Encourage |
What are the types of clogged pores? | -comedo -sebaceous filaments -Milia -retention hyperkeratosis -sebaceous hyperplasia -seborrhea |
What is acne? | An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands also known as acne simplex |
True or false: | False. Acne is treatable but not curable. |
What are pustules? | Infected papules |
Different types of dermatitis | Contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, irritant. Contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, stasis dermatitis |
List the nine contagious skin and nail diseases. | Conjunctivitis - pink eye Herpes simplex virus 1- fever blisters or cold sores, recurring Herpes simplex virus 2- genital herpes Herpes zoster- shingles Impetigo- bacterial infection of the skin most common in children. Onychomycosis- fungal infection that produces thick. Brittle. Discolored nails Tinea- fungal infections Tinea corporis- ringworm Verucca- also known as a ward caused by a virus |
Common skin conditions related to skin diseases and disorders are: | Furuncle- a boil Carbuncle- group of boils Edema- swelling from fluid imbalance in the cells ( injury,infection,medication) Erythema- redness caused by inflammation Folliculitis- hair growth under the surface instead of growing up. Common in men. Pseudofolliculitis- razor bumps (no puss) Pruritus- persistent itching Steatoma- sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum |
List five sudoriferous gland disorders: | Anhidrosis- deficiency of sweat causes fever and skin disease. Requires dermatologist Bromhidrosis- foul-smelling perspiration usually in armpits or on the feet Hyperhydrosis- chronic excessive sweating caused by heat, genetics, stress, or medication Diaphoresis- excessive sweating due to a underlying medical condition Miliaria rubric- also known as prickly heat. Eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin caused form excessive heat exposure |
What are two mental health conditions that may manifest as skin conditions? | Dermatillomania- form of OCD in which someone picks at their skin to the point of injury, infection, or scarring. Can be relieving and not painful Body dysmorphic disorder- a disorder in which the client has a preoccupation with their occupation. They do not have a realistic picture of what they look like. Fixate in minute acne imperfections. |