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A mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changed the structure of tissues or organs. |
A lesion |
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A lesion can be as simple as a _______ or as dangerous as ____ _______. |
Freckle / skin cancer |
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A closed, Normal ly developed sac that contains fluid, pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin. |
A Cyst |
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What are frequently seen in severe acne cases and require medical referral? |
Cysts |
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Any flat spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle or red spot, left after a pimple had healed. |
Macule |
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A raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the head of the pimple. |
Pustule |
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An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color. |
Tumor |
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A skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping. |
Excoriation |
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A crack in the skin the penetrates the dermis. |
Fissure |
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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue. |
Keloid |
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Any thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes, like abnormal or excessive dandruff. |
Scale |
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When the follicle is closed and not exposed to the environment, the sebum remains white or cream color and is a _____ _______, and appears as a small bump just under the skin surface. |
Closed comedo |
Aka white head |
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A large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum. |
Sebaceous cyst |
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A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose. |
Rosacea |
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Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness and requires medical referral. |
Hyperhidrosis |
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An inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching. |
Eczema |
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A recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore. |
Herpes simplex |
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Drugs are now available to control the symptoms of the herpes simplex, but the virus always remains in the body of infected persons. True or False |
True |
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Skin disease characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales and is usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back. |
Psoriasis |
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Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes. |
Albinism |
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Conditions characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated. |
Chloasma |
Aka liver spots |
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The technical term for freckles. |
Lentigines |
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A skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches; it is caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pugment-producing cells. |
Leukoderma |
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Known as a birthmark. |
Nevus |
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An aquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis. |
Keratoma |
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A keratoma that is caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin, especially the hands and feet. |
A callus |
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If thickening of the skin grows inwards, what is it called? |
A corn |
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A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black. |
A mole |
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Any change in a mole requires _______ attention |
Medical |
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Hypertrophy of the papillary and epidermis. |
Verrucua |
Aka wart |
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Caused by a virus and is infectious, can spread from one location to another, particularly along a scratch in the skin and requires medical referral. |
Verrucua/wart |
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The most common and the least severe type of skin cancer; it is often characterized by light or pearly nodules. |
Basal cell carcinoma |
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More serious than basal cell carcinoma, often is characterized by scaly red papules and nodules. |
Squamous cell carcinoma |
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Most serious form of skin cancer, which is often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised. |
Malignant melanoma |
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What is the 'ABCDE checklist' that professionals should use to spot signs of change in existing moles according to the American Cancer Society? |
A: asymmetry B: border C: color D: diameter E: evolving |
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Aging of the skin is a concern of almost every client over what age? |
30 |
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Primarily environmental factors that contribute to aging and the appearance of aging. |
Extrinsic factors |
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Extrinsic factors are responsible for up to ____ of skin aging. |
85% |
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Exposure to the sun is considered an _________ factor. |
Extrinsic |
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What % of the symptoms of aging skin are caused by the rays of the sun? |
Approximately 80% to 85% |
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What naturally weakens as we age? |
Collagen and elastin fibers of the skin |
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Deep-penetrating rays that can even do through a glass window. |
UVA rays |
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These rays weaken the collagen and elastin fibers, causing wrinkling and sagging of the tissues. |
UVA rays aka aging rays |
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Cause sunburns, tanning of the skin, and the majority of skin cancers. |
UVB rays |
Aka burning rays |
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Shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis. |
UVB rays |
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Dry scaly skin with a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by aging and cold exposure. |
Asteaosis |
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Sun exposure should be avoided for children under what age? |
6 months |
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The important step of taking time to keep your implements, tools, equipment, and surfaces cleaned and disinfected helps with what? |
Protecting yourself and avoiding a skin problem |
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