Various Skin Conditions

What do follicale openings (large pores) indicate?

excess amount of sebum

What do small/invisible pores indicate?

generally dry/fragile skin

What are lines? What do they indicate?

Tiny fine lines; often indicate dryness (eyes, mouth, neck)

What are folds?

loss of supporting tissue (collagen/elastin)

What are open comedones (blackheads)?

Worm-like masses of hardened sebum that formed and oxidized a plug in pore opening, most frequently on forehead and nose

What do open comedones (blackheads) indicate?

excessive oiliness

What is milia?

cystic accumulation of keratin beneath the skin (not exposed to air)

What are pustules (whiteheads/pimples)?

bacteria within a blocked sebaceous duct

What does muddy skin colour indicate?

sluggish circulation/improper cleansing

What does flakiness with invisible pores indicate?

dryness

What does flakiness with large pores indicate?

oiliness (needs exfoliation)

What is acne?

a chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands

What is rosasea?

a chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose; characterized by redness, widened blood vessels, and formation of papules and pustules

What is dermititis?

an inflammatory condition of the skin where lesions come in forms like vesicles or papules

What is eczema?

an inflammation of the skin presenting in forms of dry or moist lesions, with an itching or burning sensation. its cause unknown

What is psoriasis?

a common inflammatory skin disease where the lesions are round, dry patches covered with course silvery scales and if irritated bleeding point occur; found on scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back. its cause unknown

What is an allergy?

a sensitivity some people develop to harmless substances (cosmetics, medicines, foods). causes sudden itching, redness, swelling, blisters, oozing and scaling

What is lupus?

a chronic, autoimmune disorder that causes superficial inflammation of the skin

What does lupus look like?

begins raised, reddish-brown or purple, circular thick plaques with crusted edges; develops into flat hypo-pigmented patches covered with scales that eventually fall off and scar;

Which skin disorder, if the scalp is affected, may result in permanent hair loss in areas?

Lupus

What is hyperpigmentation?

brown spots in varing sizes

What is portwine stain?

a red birthmark covering a large area

What is vitiligo?

patches of depigmentation (destruction of melanocytes, cells responsible for skin pigmentation) areas are sensitive, commonly on face, hands, and armpits

What is crowsfeet?

wrinkles at outer corners of the skin around the eyes