Chapter 11

Question 1

A large blister containing watery fluid. Similar to a vesicle but larger

Answer 1

Bulla

Question 2

A close, abnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin. An acne cyst is one type of cyst.

Answer 2

Cyst

Question 3

These are often referred to as tumors, but they are smaller bumps caused by conditions such as scar tissue, fatty deposits, or infections

Answer 3

Nodules

Question 4

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop into a pustule.

Answer 4

Papule

Question 5

An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pi’s, a fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria, and other debris.

Answer 5

Pustule

Question 6

An abnormal rounded, solid lump; larger than a papule

Answer 6

Tubercle

Question 7

A small blister or sac containing clear fluid. Poison ivy and poison oak produce these

Answer 7

Vesicles

Question 8

An itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, bite, allergy or sting.

Answer 8

Wheal

Question 9

Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while it is healing. “Scab”

Answer 9

Crust

Question 10

A disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration

Answer 10

Acne excoriee

Question 11

A crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. Chapped lips or hands are an example

Answer 11

Fissure

Question 12

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissues.

Answer 12

Keloid

Question 13

Excessive shedding of dead skin cells; flaky skin cells: any thing plate of epidermal flakes. Dandruff or psoriasis

Answer 13

Scale

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Ulcer

Question 15

A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedowns and blemishes.

Answer 15

Acne

Question 16

Non inflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles.
Blackhead

Answer 16

Comedone

Question 17

Epidermal cyst are small, firm, white papule. Pearl like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin.

Answer 17

Milia

Question 18

“Boil”
Subcutaneous abscess filled with pus

Answer 18

Furuncle

Question 19

Physician that specializes in disease and disorders of the skin

Answer 19

Dermatologist

Question 20

Over production of pigment

Answer 20

Hyperpigmentation

Question 21

Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches

Answer 21

Hypopigmentation

Question 22

Common form of eczema: mainly affects oily areas characterized by inflammation scaling or itching

Answer 22

Seborrheic dermatitis

Question 23

Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face ; overgrowth of sebaceous gland

Answer 23

Sebaceous hyperplasia

Question 24

Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions

Answer 24

Hyperhidrosis

Question 25

Deficiency in perspiration; result of a fever or skin disease that requires a medical treatment

Answer 25

Anhidrosis

Question 26

“Prickly heat”; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itchy skin from excessive heat exposure

Answer 26

Miliaria rubra

Question 27

Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies and irritants

Answer 27

Atopic dermatitis

Question 28

Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical

Answer 28

Contact dermatitis

Question 29

Acne like condition around the mouth. Mainly small clusters of papule that could be caused by toothpaste or products used on the face

Answer 29

Perioral dermatitis

Question 30

Swelling caused by a fluid imbalance in cells or a response to injury or infection

Answer 30

Edema

Question 31

Redness caused by inflammation: a red lesion is erythemic

Answer 31

Erythema

Question 32

Razor bumps; resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection

Answer 32

Pseudofolliculitis

Question 33

Skin disease chars by red patches covered with white silver scales. Skin cells replicate too fast

Answer 33

Psoriasis

Question 34

Hives; caused by an allergic reaction from the body’s histamine production

Answer 34

Urticaria

Question 35

Vascular dilation of blood vessels

Answer 35

Vasodilation

Question 36

A vascular lesion; capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger and distended vessels

Answer 36

Telangiectasia

Question 37

Inflammation of the skin characterized by extreme redness, dilation of blood vessels and in severe cases the formation of papules and pustules

Answer 37

Rosacea

Question 38

Liver spots; condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated

Answer 38

Chloasma

Question 39

Freckles; small yellow brown colored spots. Patches are referred to as large maculae’s.

Answer 39

Lentigo

Question 40

Term for hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes often during pregnancy or with birth control use.

Answer 40

Melasma

Question 41

“Birthmark”, malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries

Answer 41

Nevus

Question 42

Increase in pigmentation due to melanin production that results from exposure to UV radiation.

Answer 42

Tan

Question 43

Absence of melanin pigment in the body.

Answer 43

Albinism

Question 44

Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches; congenital, acquired, post inflammatory or other causes that destroy pigment producing bc cells.

Answer 44

Leukoderma

Question 45

Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough; resulting from sun damage

Answer 45

Actinic keratoses

Question 46

Thickening of the skin causes by a mass of keratinized cells

Answer 46

Hyperkeratosis

Question 47

Squired superficial thickened patch of epidermis. A callus is a keratoma caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin, especially the hands and the feet

Answer 47

Keratoma

Question 48

Redness and bumpiness common on the cheeks or upper arms. Caused by blocked hair follicles. Accompanied by rough texture and small pinpoint white milia.

Answer 48

Keratosis pilaris

Question 49

Pigmented Nevis; brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black.

Answer 49

Mole

Question 50

“Wart” hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus

Answer 50

Verruca

Question 51

Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin

Answer 51

Retention hyperkeratosis