what is the medical term for callus?

keratoma

Which condition is characterized by painful itching and inflammation with dry or moist lesions?

eczema

Whitish, pearl like masses under the skin with no visible opening is called

milia

the physician who studies and treats the skin and its disorders and diseases is called?

dermotologist

chronic inflammation on the sebaceous glands is called

acne

comedogenic products block follicles causing cell build up resulting in

comedones

which pigmentation disorder is primarily caused by hormones?

melasma

a closed comedo can also be called

whitehead

a verruca is a

wart

bacteria in the follicle are called ________, meaning they can not live in the presence of oxygen.

anaerobic

______ is a generalized term to refer to an inflammatory condition of the skin.

dermatitis

what is the most common skin cancer?

basal cell carnioma

this condition can be aggravated by spicy food, alcohol, caffeine, exposure to extreme temperatures, heat, sun and stress.

rosacea

mostly open comedones, some closed comedones

Grade I acne

open comedones, many closed comedones, occasional papule and pustule

Grade II acne

lesions in the early stages of development

Primary lesion

inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules

Grade III acne

cysts, comedones, papules, pustules, inflammation, scarring

Grade IV acne

the deadliest form of skin cancer

malignant melanoma

insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or sting that becomes itchy and swollen

Wheal

redness and bumps commonly found on the cheeks, upper arms, and thigh

Keratosis Pilaris

dryness, irritation, photosensitivity redness

Side effects of topical acne medication

visible capillaries

Telangiectasia

the medical term for acne

Acne vulgaris

overproduction of pigment

Hyperpigmentation

light- coloured, slightly raised mark on the skin that is formed after an injury or lesion has healed

scar

characterized by inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness. Found on the scalp, hairline, brows, middle of the forehead, and sides of nose

Seborrheic dermatitis

fungal infection

tinea

benign lesion formed in oilier areas of the face

Sebaceous hyperplasia

structural change in the skin caused by damage or injury

Lesion

lack of melanin in the entire body

albinism

anhidrosis, bromhidrosis, hyperhidrosis, miliaria rubra

Sudoriferous gland disorders

hypersensitivity caused by repeated exposure

Sensitization

inflamed acne lesion

Pustule

the sebum is exposed to oxygen and oxidation occurs

Open comedone

hairs that grow under the surface of the skin causing bacterial infections

Pseudofolliculitis

nail fungus

Onychomycosis

secondary lesion common in pedicure service

fissure

hives

Urticaria

What does the ABCDE’s of skin cancer refer to?

asymmerty, border, colour, diameter and evolve

as an esthetician we do not ___________ skin conditions.

diagnose

when is tanning safe?

never

A mass of keratinized cells caused by a thickening of the skin is called what?

hyperkeratosis

Sebaceous filaments are often found on which location of the face?

nose