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Primary skin lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during ______.
Primary skin lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during ______.
the early stages of disease
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm with no change in texture is a ______.
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm with no change in texture is a ______.
macule
Small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus are called ______.
Small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus are called ______.
pustules
A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a ______.
A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a ______.
If a client has vesicles around her chin area, you should ______ treatment.
If a client has vesicles around her chin area, you should ______ treatment.
A skin lesion caused by an accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis is a ______.
A skin lesion caused by an accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis is a ______.
An abnormal mass of tissue in the skin that can be fluid-filled or solid is known as a neoplasm or ______.
An abnormal mass of tissue in the skin that can be fluid-filled or solid is known as a neoplasm or ______.
When the formation of epidermal cells is rapid or the normal process of keratinization is altered, abnormal exfoliation of the epidermis occurs, leading to ______.
When the formation of epidermal cells is rapid or the normal process of keratinization is altered, abnormal exfoliation of the epidermis occurs, leading to ______.
Another name for a keratoma is a(n) ______.
Another name for a keratoma is a(n) ______.
______ is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that results in an overproduction of thick, scaly, silvery plaques.
______ is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that results in an overproduction of thick, scaly, silvery plaques.
A(n) ______ is a linear split or line in the epidermis or dermis, often occurring when the skin loses its flexibility.
A(n) ______ is a linear split or line in the epidermis or dermis, often occurring when the skin loses its flexibility.
______ are small, elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician.
______ are small, elevated growths that can easily be removed by a physician.
______ are yellow papules or plaques commonly found around the eyes and on the eyelids, indicative of abnormal lipid metabolism.
______ are yellow papules or plaques commonly found around the eyes and on the eyelids, indicative of abnormal lipid metabolism.
______ is characterized by small dark bumps that appear on the face and neck, often affecting individuals with darker skin tones.
______ is characterized by small dark bumps that appear on the face and neck, often affecting individuals with darker skin tones.
If an esthetician identifies something on the client's skin that looks irregular, they should ______.
If an esthetician identifies something on the client's skin that looks irregular, they should ______.
______ appears as thread-like, red lines or patterns on the skin caused by widened blood vessels.
______ appears as thread-like, red lines or patterns on the skin caused by widened blood vessels.
A condition in which normal pigment are diminished, leaving only white patches, is known as ______.
A condition in which normal pigment are diminished, leaving only white patches, is known as ______.
A person who compulsively picks and squeezes at their acne lesions, causing scabs and scars, is said to have acne ______.
A person who compulsively picks and squeezes at their acne lesions, causing scabs and scars, is said to have acne ______.
Baby acne is also known as ______.
Baby acne is also known as ______.
Another term for a closed comedo is a ______.
Another term for a closed comedo is a ______.
An open comedo is the technical name for a ______.
An open comedo is the technical name for a ______.
A condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands commonly associated with oily skin types is ______.
A condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands commonly associated with oily skin types is ______.
Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin, a condition known as ______ ______.
Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin, a condition known as ______ ______.
A lack of perspiration caused by an inability to sweat normally is known as ______.
A lack of perspiration caused by an inability to sweat normally is known as ______.
Tinea is the medical term for ______.
Tinea is the medical term for ______.
A contagious fungal disease characterized by a red circular patch of blisters is called ______.
A contagious fungal disease characterized by a red circular patch of blisters is called ______.
[Blank] is a non-contagious infection that produces hypopigmented areas usually found on the neck, chest, back, and arms.
[Blank] is a non-contagious infection that produces hypopigmented areas usually found on the neck, chest, back, and arms.
[Blank] albicans is a common skin infection caused by yeast.
[Blank] albicans is a common skin infection caused by yeast.
[Blank] is a highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-yellow, crusted lesion usually found on the face.
[Blank] is a highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-yellow, crusted lesion usually found on the face.
An infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving, or clothing irritation is known as ______.
An infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving, or clothing irritation is known as ______.
An acute bacterial infection that consists of a cluster of boils that involves several hair follicles is known as a ______.
An acute bacterial infection that consists of a cluster of boils that involves several hair follicles is known as a ______.
Pink eye is also known as bacterial ______.
Pink eye is also known as bacterial ______.
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Primary Skin Lesions
Primary Skin Lesions
Changes in skin structure during the early stages of development.
Macule
Macule
A flat discolored area on the skin, smaller than 1 cm, with no texture change.
Pustules
Pustules
Small elevations of skin, similar to vesicles, but containing pus.
Wheal
Wheal
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Vesicles Around Chin
Vesicles Around Chin
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Vesicle
Vesicle
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Tumor
Tumor
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Scales
Scales
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Keratoma
Keratoma
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis
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Fissure
Fissure
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Skin Tags
Skin Tags
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Xanthoma
Xanthoma
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Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
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Telangiectasia
Telangiectasia
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Mole
Mole
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Vitiligo
Vitiligo
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Acne excoriée
Acne excoriée
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Milia
Milia
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Whitehead (Closed Comedo)
Whitehead (Closed Comedo)
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Blackhead
Blackhead
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Seborrhea
Seborrhea
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Miliaria Rubra
Miliaria Rubra
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Bromhidrosis
Bromhidrosis
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Tinea
Tinea
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Tinea
Tinea
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Tinea versicolor
Tinea versicolor
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Candida albicans
Candida albicans
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Impetigo
Impetigo
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Folliculitis
Folliculitis
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Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
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Diameter
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Study Notes
- Primary skin lesions involve changes in the skin's structure during its early stages.
- A macule is a flat discoloration on the skin's surface, smaller than 1 cm (about 1/2 inch), without textural change.
- Pustules are small skin elevations similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus.
- A wheal is a solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or allergic reactions.
- If a client has vesicles around their chin area, treatment should be avoided.
- A vesicle skin lesion is caused by fluid or blood accumulation just below the epidermis.
- A tumor, also known as a neoplasm, is an abnormal mass of tissue in the skin that can be fluid-filled or solid.
- Scales are observed when rapid epidermal cell formation or altered keratinization leads to abnormal exfoliation.
- Callus is another term for a keratoma.
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition producing thick, scaly, silvery skin.
- A fissure is a linear split or line in the epidermis or dermis, often occurring when skin loses flexibility due to exposure.
- Skin tags are small, elevated growths easily removed by a physician.
- Xanthoma are yellow flat papules or plaques commonly found around the eyes and on the eyelids due to abnormal lipid.
- Dermatosis refers to small dark bumps on the face and neck, common in people with darker skin.
- An esthetician should refer a client to a doctor if they identify something on the client's skin that looks irregular.
- Telangiectasia is a vascular disorder appearing as thread-like, red lines or patterns on the skin due to widened blood vessels.
- A mole is a benign growth that is a small skin-colored or brown-pigmented spot, potentially raised and symmetrical.
- Leukoderma is the technical term for a lack of skin pigmentation caused by decreased melanocyte activity.
- Vitiligo refers to oval or irregular patches of white skin lacking normal pigment.
- Acne excoriée is a condition where a person compulsively picks and squeezes at their acne lesions, leading to scabs and scars.
- Milia is another name for baby acne.
- A closed comedo is another name for a whitehead.
- A plugged sebaceous gland with an opening that is not widely dilated is called a closed comedo.
- A blackhead is the technical name for an open comedo.
- Seborrhea is a condition caused by excess secretion of sebaceous glands, typically associated with oily skin types.
- Miliaria rubra refers to small red vesicles with burning and itching developed by people exposed to excessive heat.
- Bromhidrosis is defined as unpleasant body odor.
- Anhidrosis is a lack of perspiration caused by an inability to sweat normally.
- Seborrheic dermatitis is a red, inflamed rash with scales and an oily appearance.
- Herpes simplex is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an eruptive blister-like cluster.
- Herpes Simplex is the technical name for a fever blister.
- Herpes Zoster is a viral skin infection related to the herpes family that causes chickenpox.
- Verruca refers to thickening of the skin.
- Tinea is the medical term for ringworm.
- Tinea is a contagious fungal disease characterized by a red circular patch of blisters.
- Tinea versicolor is a non-contagious infection that produces hypopigmented areas on the neck, chest, back, and arms.
- Candida albicans is a common skin infection caused by yeast.
- Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-yellow crusted lesion.
- Folliculitis is an infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving, or clothing irritation.
- Carbuncle is an acute bacterial infection that consists of a cluster of boils involving several hair follicles.
- Bacterial conjunctivitis is an infection of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball.
- Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant growth that is an irregular, crusted red papule, occurring in sun-exposed areas of the skin.
- Melanoma is the most dangerous.
- In ABCDEs of skin cancer, "D" represents diameter.
- An allergen is a substance that causes an allergy.
- Etiology is the study of the causes of diseases, disorders, or conditions.
- Keratosis is the term for the buildup of skin cells on the epidermis.
- A seasonal disease is influenced by weather.
- Itching is an example of a subjective symptom.
- Hemangioma can be not described as discoloration caused by bleeding within the dermis.
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This quiz covers primary and secondary skin lesions. It includes changes in the structure of the skin, flat discoloration on the skin, and elevations of skin.
