Skin Disorders Review

Flashcards to review skin disorders and key concepts from the lecture.

Ephelides/Freckles are caused by __ clusters that are aggravated by the sun.

Melanin

Chloasma is a type of __ pigmentation worsened by sun and perfume.

Hormonal

Naevus is also known as a __ and varies significantly in size and color.

Mole

Vitiligo is characterized by white patches on skin due to .

lack of melanocytes

Hyper-pigmentation is caused by __ numbers of melanocytes leading to dark pigmentation.

high

Hypo-pigmentation is due to __ numbers of melanocytes, resulting in white spots.

low

Albinism is a genetic condition with reduced or absent __ in skin, hair and/or eyes.

melanin

Letigines, commonly known as __, are concentrated melanin spots that don't fade in winter.

liver/age spots

Comedones can be classified into open comedones, known as blackheads, and __, known as whiteheads.

closed comedones

A pustule is an infected papule with a white center and a __ around it.

red outer area

Crows Feet are eye wrinkles caused by __ and lack of elasticity.

expressions

Open/enlarged pores may result from a skin condition such as __.

oiliness

Thin skin can be caused by ageing or certain __, resulting in easy tears and bruising.

medications

Telangiectasia is characterized by an increased number of small __ vessels.

blood

Rosacea can show mild symptoms such as __ on the cheeks and forehead.

redness

A haemangioma is a benign tumor of __ vessels.

blood

Spider Naevus appears as a blemish with a __ point and fine lines.

central

A vascular naevus is characterized by blood vessels that are __ the skin.

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