Skin Disorders and diseases (full set)

Anhidrosis

inability to sweat can damage autonomic nerves

Bromidrosis

Foul Smelling sweat, noticeable in armpits and feet. Caused by bacteria

Hyperhidrosis

Excessive Sweating. Caused by heat or body weakness

Miliaria Ruba

Heat rash; prickly heat; small red vesicles

Open Comedo

Black Head, Hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum. Appear on T-zone and center of face

Closed Comedo

White head; When the follicle is closed and not exposed to the enviroment.

Milia

Benign keratin-filled cyst. Just under the epidermis. Resemble round sesame seeds

Acne

Skin disorder from chronic inflammation; sebaceous glands secretion

Sebaceous Cyst

Large protruding pocket lesion filled with sebum, Mainly on scalp

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Inflammation of the sebaceous glands, dry or oily scaling, crusting/itchiness (on scalp, and facial hair)

Rosacea

Redness on cheeks and nose; Formation of papules and pustules; dilation of blood vessels

Bulla

Large Blister containing fluid; water

Cyst

Closed sac containing fluid pus, semifluid, or morbid matter. Above the skin

Macule

Flat spot or discoloration; freckle

Nodule

Solid bump (hard) larger then .4 inches

Papule

Small elevation on the skin, contains no fluid (may develop pus)

Pustule

Raised inflamed papule with white or yellow center

Tumor

Abnormal Mass, Vary in size, shape and color

Vesicle

Small Blister or sac containing fluid

Wheal

Swollen Lesion that can be caused by a scratch, bite, sting or nettle (hives)

Crust

Dead cells that form over a wound/blemish. Accumulation of sebum and pus

Exoriation

Skin sore or abrasion caused by scratching or scraping

Fissure

Deep crack in skin (feet)

Keloid

Thick Scar; excessive growth of tissue.

Scale

Thin, dry or oily plate; Epidermal Flakes

Scar

Slightly raise mark. Skin formed after injury

Ulcer

Deep Open lesion on skin; Possible weeping or fluids/pus

Conjunctivities

Pink eye- Bacterial infection

Dermatitis

Broadly used term to describe any inflammatory condition

Eczema

Inflammatory; scaling and sometimes itchy;

Herpes Simplex 1

Viral Infection; Cold sores; presents in fever blisters

Impetigo

Bacterial infection; weeping lesions and caused by staphylococcus bacteria

Psoriasis

Red patches silver white scales; Found on scalp, knees, chest elbows

Hyperpigmentation

Darker then normal pigmentation

Hypopigmentation

Absence of pigment; light and white splotches

Albinism

Absence of melanin pigment

Chloasma

Hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots, caused by sun exposure

lentigines

freckles

Leukoderma

Abnormal patches; caused by burns,scar,

Nevus

Birthmark, small or large; abnormal pigmentation

Stain

Abnormal brown/red skin patches; circle or irregular shape

Tan

change in pigmentation caused by sun exposure

Vitiligo

Hypopigmented spots/splotches on skin

Keratoma

superficial round thickened patch on skin; caused by friction

Skin Tag

Small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin

Verruca

Wart; caused by virus

Basal carcinoma

Most comment skin cancer; light or pearly nodules

Squamous cell carcinoma

More serious; scaly red papules or nodules can spread

Malignant melanoma

Least common most dangerous; black or dark brown patches; uneven texture; jagged or raised

A: on check list

Asymmetry

B: Check list

Border(smooth or jagged)

C: On check list

Color

D : on check list

Diameter

E: on check list

Evolving

Intrinsic Factors

Skin aging that we have no control; genetics; gravity; facial expressions

Extrinsic Aging Factors

Environmental causes; sun expsoure; smoking; stress; poor nutrition

Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Occurs when a person develops an allergy

Irritant contact dermitits

When irritating substances temp damage the epidermis