Chapter 11: Disorders and Diseases of the skin

Question 1

Epidermal cysts; small, firm papules with no visible opening; whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead skin cells

Answer 1

Milia

Question 2

Knowledge of skin conditions that prohibit a treatment

Answer 2

Contraindicate

Question 3

Inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous gland characterized by comedones and blemishes

Answer 3

Acne

Question 4

A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside follicles

Answer 4

Comedone

Question 5

“Boil”; Subcutaneous abscess filled with pus; caused by bacteria in glands or hair follicles

Answer 5

Furuncle

Question 6

Physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nails

Answer 6

Dermotologist

Question 7

Over production of pigment

Answer 7

Hyperpigmentation

Question 8

Absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches

Answer 8

Hypopigmntation

Question 9

Common form of eczema; mainly affects oily areas; characterized by inflammation, scaling, and/or itching

Answer 9

Seborrheic dermatitis

Question 10

An overgrowth of the sebaceous glands; appear similar to open comedones; donut shaped with sebaceous material in the middle

Answer 10

Sebaceous hyperplasia

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Hyperhidrosis

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Anhidrosis

Question 13

Acute inflammatory skin disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat disorder

Answer 13

Miliaria rubra

Question 14

Excess inflammation. dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies irritence

Answer 14

Atopic dermatitis

Question 15

Inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical

Answer 15

Contact dermatitis

Question 16

Acne-like condition around the mouth

Answer 16

Perioral dermatitis

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Edema

Question 18

Redness caused by inflammation, a red lesion is erythemic

Answer 18

erythema

Question 19

Razor bumps. resembles folliculitis without pus or infection

Answer 19

Pseudofolliculitis

Question 20

Skin disease with red patches covered with white silver scales; caused by over proliferation of skin cells that replicate too fast

Answer 20

Psoriasis

Question 21

Hives; Caused by allergic reaction from the bodies histamine production

Answer 21

Urticaria

Question 22

Vascular dilation of the blood vessels

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Vasodilation

Question 23

Vascular lesion describes capillaries that have been damaged and larger or distended blood vessels

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Telagiectasia

Question 24

Large blister containing watery fluid similar to a vesicle, but larger

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Bulla

Question 25

Closed abnormally developed sack containing fluid infection or other matter above or below the skin

Answer 25

Cyst

Question 26

Tumors; Smaller bumps caused by conditions like scar tissue. fatty deposits, or infections

Answer 26

Nodule

Question 27

Pimple, small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus

Answer 27

Papule

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Pustule

Question 29

Abnormal rounded, solid lump, larger than a papule

Answer 29

Tubercle

Question 30

Small blister or sack containing clear fluid poison ivy and oak

Answer 30

Vesicle

Question 31

Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings

Answer 31

Wheal

Question 32

Dead cells formed over a wound or blemish while healing. resulting in/an accumulation of sebum or pus; sometimes mixed with epidermal material

Answer 32

Crust

Question 33

Disorder where clients purposely scape off acne lesions, causing scaring and discoloration

Answer 33

Acne Excoriee

Question 34

Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

Answer 34

Fissure

Question 35

Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

Answer 35

Keloid

Question 36

Flaky skin cells, any thin plate of epidermal plates, dry or oily

Answer 36

Scale

Question 37

Open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth

Answer 37

Ulcer

Question 38

Liver spots; condition characterized ny hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that aren't elevated

Answer 38

Chloasma

Question 39

Freckles; small yellow brown sports, result of sun exposure

Answer 39

Lentigo

Question 40

Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often during pregnancy or with birth control use

Answer 40

Melasma

Question 41

Birth mark; malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries

Answer 41

Nevus

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Tan

Question 43

Absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair, and eyes

Answer 43

Albinism

Question 44

Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal patches, congenital required, post inflammatory or other causes that destroy pigment producing cells

Answer 44

Leukoderma

Question 45

Pink or flesh colored pre-cancerous lesions that feel sharp or ruff resulting from sun damage

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Actinic Keratosis

Question 46

Thickening of the skin, caused by a mass of keratinize cells

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Hyperkeratosis

Question 47

Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis

Answer 47

Keratoma

Question 48

Redness and bumpiness, on the cheeks or upper arms; blocked hair follicles

Answer 48

Keratosis Pilaris

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Mole

Question 50

Wart; hypertrophy of the papillae in epidermis caused by a virus

Answer 50

Verruca

Question 51

Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and don't shed from the follicles

Answer 51

Retention hyperkeratosis