Skin Theory + Disease and Disorder

Abnormal changes in the structure of an organ or tissue

Lesion

Discoloration on skin surface (freckle, lentigo)

Macule (primary)

Fluid filled elevations (poison oak or poison ivy/herpes)

Vesicles (primary)

Hardened red elevation (pimple)

Papule (primary)

Elevations in the skin, similar to vesicles (pimple with pus)

Pustules (primary)

Solid formation above skin, often caused by insect bite or allergic reaction (mosquito bite, hives)

Wheals (primary)

Solid masses in the skin, may be fixed or movable (nodule)

Tumors (primary)

Abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous air, liquid or semi solid substance, may be painful for client

Cyst (primary)

Shedding, dead cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis (dandruff, psoriasis)

Scales (secondary)

Dried masses, remains of oozing sore (scab)

Crusts (secondary)

Mechanical abrasions or injury to the epidermis (scratch)

Excoriations (secondary)

Cracks or lines in the skin, due to cold, wind or water (chapped lips)

Fissures (secondary)

Cicatrix, formations resulting from a lesion as part of healing process (keloid-thick scars)

Scars (secondary)

Open lesions, may result in loss of a portion of the dermal layer

Ulcers (secondary)

Small bumps frequently on forehead and chin (blackheads or whiteheads)

Comedones

Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cyst form a hard ball beneath outer layer of skin

Milia

Chronic, inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands, often accompanied by lesions such as pimples, pustules or cysts

Acne

Chronic, inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose; redness, with papules and sometimes pustule

Rosacea

Dry, scaly skin with reduced sebum production

Asteatosis

Common skin rash; usually affects the scalp

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous gland, filled with sebum

Steatoma or Sebaceous Cyst or Wen

Localized infections of the hair follicles; caused by an acute bacterial infection

Furuncles or boils

Clusters of furnucles or boils

Carbuncles

Medical condition; unpleasant odor from the skin

Bromhidrosis (body odor)

Inability to sweat normally; can lead to serioud illness or heat stroke

Anhidrosis

Overproduction of perspiration; caused by excessive heat or general body weakness

Hyperhydrosis

Acute eruption of small red vesicles with burning and itching, caused by excessive heat

Miliaria rubra or prickly heat

Inflammatory infection of the skin

Dermatitis

Dry or moist lesions with inflammation of the skin

Excema

Highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-yellow crusted lesion; usually on the face

impetigo

Infection in the hair follicles caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation (red pimple with hair in center)

Folliculitis

Medical term for razor bumps or irritation following shaving

Pseudofolliculitis barbae

Inflammation of membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball; spreads easily

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

Common wart caused by HPV, resembles cauliflower

Verruca

Contagious chronic condition characterized by a single or group of vesicles on a red, swollen base (herpes)

Herpes Simplex

medical term for ringworm (red, circular patch of blisters)

Tinea

The study of skin, its structure, functions, diseases and treatment

Dermatology

Process of cleanings, toning, moisturizing, protecting and enhancing the skin

Esthetics

Largest organ in the body

Skin

red/yellow pigment

pheomelanin

black/brown pigment

eumelanin

A facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can be pulled from the face in one piece is called a..

modeling mask

This skin type is recognized by a shiny T-zone…

combination

functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and…

Protection

The layer where the Sudoriferous glands, sebaceous glands, sensory nerve endings, arrector pili muscles and a major portion of each hair follicle are found..

the reticular layer

inserting a single needle into a hair follicle for hair removal is called…

thermolysis (electrolysis)

This layer acts as a protective cushion to protect the bones and gives the body its contour and shape..

subcutaneous layer

The first step in the application of artificial strip lashes is…

measure the upper lash

three colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel are referred to as..

analogous

the stratum lucidum layer is found only on the…

soles of feet and palms of hands

Blush can also be used to enhance..

facial contouring

cells become irregularly shaped and have a spiny appearance in this layer..

stratum spinosum

connective tissue is located in this layer…

derrmis/dermal

melanotic sarcoma begins with..

a mole

a condition in which a salon professional may be susceptible to in which skin becomes red or inflamed when in direct contact with a substance…

Dermatitis venenata

Connective tissue is located here..

Dermis

this hair removal is available for client who cannot tolerate soft wax..

hard wax

this layer does not contain any blood vessles

Epidermis

This determines the color of the skin

melanin

this layer of skin contain collagen protein, and elastin fibers

dermal

sweat is excreted by this gland

sudoriferous gland

Oil or sebum is secreted by this gland

Sebaceous gland

most skin problems are caused by this gland…

the sebaceous gland