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Skin Care 2
Skin disorders and diseases
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Undergraduate 1
06/24/2009

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Acne
Definition
Skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions.
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Albinism
Definition
Congenital leukoderma or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair and eyes.
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Anhidrosis
Definition
Deficiency in perspiration, often result of fever or certain skin diseases.
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Asteatosis
Definition
Condition of dry, scaly skin due to deficiency or absence of sebum; caused by old age and by exposure to cold.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Definition
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules.
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Bromhidrosis
Definition
Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet.
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Bulla
Definition
Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.
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Chloasma
Definition
Condition Characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated.
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Collagen
Definition
Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength.
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Comedones
Definition
Blackheads
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Crust
Definition
Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while its healing; an accumulation of secum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material.
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Cuticle or scarf skin
Definition
The epidermis
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Cyst
Definition
Abnormal sac containing fluid above and below the skin.
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Derma, Corium, Cutis, True Skin
Definition
Other names for dermis.
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Dermatitis
Definition
Inflammatory condition of the skin.
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Dermatitis Venenata
Definition
An eruptive skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemical or tints.
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Dermatologist
Definition
A medical skin specialist
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Dermatology
Definition
The study of skin, its nature, structure, functions, diseases and treatment.
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Dermis
Definition
Underlying, or inner layer of the skin.
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Eczema
Definition
Inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of dry or moist lesions
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Elastin
Definition
Protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue.
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Epidermis
Definition
The outermost layer of the skin
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Esthetician
Definition
Specialist in cleansing, preservation of health, and beautification of the skin and body.
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Excoriation
Definition
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
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Fissure
Definition
Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis, such as chapped hands or lips
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Fundus
Definition
Coiled base of sudoriferous (sweat) glands
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The six functions of the skin
Definition
Heat regulation, secretion, absorption, protection, sensation and excretion.
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Herpes simplex
Definition
Fever blister or cold sore.
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Hyperhidrosis
Definition
Excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness
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Hypertrophy
Definition
Abnormal growth of the skin
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Keloid
Definition
Thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
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Keratoma
Definition
Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as callus, caused by pressure or friction on hands and feet.
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Lentigines
Definition
Freckles
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Leukoderma
Definition
Skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches; caused by burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells
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Macula
Definition
Small, discolored patch; freckle.
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Malignant Melanoma
Definition
Most serious form of skin cancer; often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged or raised.
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Melanin
Definition
Tiny grains of pigment deposited in the stratum germinativum of the epidermis and the papillary layers of the dermis.
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Milia
Definition
Whiteheads
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Miliaria Rubra
Definition
Prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands.
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Mole
Definition
Small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin.
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Nevus
Definition
Small or large malformation of the skin due to abnormal prigmentation or dilated capillaries.
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Papillary layer
Definition
lies directly beneath epidermis and contains small cone-shaped projections of elastic tissue pointing upward
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Papule
Definition
pimple
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Psoriasis
Definition
Skin disease characterized by red patches; covered with white-silver scales usually found on scalp, elbows, knees, chest and lower back.
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Pustule
Definition
An inflamed pimple containing pus.
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Reticular layer
Definition
This layer supplies skin with oxygen and nutrients
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Rosacea
Definition
Chronic congestion appearing primarily on the cheeks and nose, characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules and pustules.
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Scale
Definition
Any thin plate of epidermial flakes, dry or oily, such as abnormal or excessive dandruff.
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Scar
Definition
Light-colored, slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion.
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Sebaceous Glands
Definition
Sweat glands
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Seborrhea
Definition
Skin condition caused by an abnormal increase of secretion from the sebaceous glands
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Skin tag
Definition
Cutaneous outgrowth of the skin.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Definition
Type of skin cancer more serious than basal cell carcinoma; often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules.
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Stain
Definition
Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape.
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Steatoma
Definition
Sebaceous cyst or fatty tumor.
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Stratum Lucidum
Definition
Clear layer of epidermis consisting of transparent cells.
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Stratum Corneum
Definition
Horny, outer layer of the epidermis
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Stratum Germinativum
Definition
Deepest layer of epidermis responsible for growth
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Stratus Granulosum
Definition
Granular layer of the epidermis
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Subcutaneous layer
Definition
Fatty layer supplies skin with oxygen and nutrients
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Sudoriferous glands
Definition
Sweat glands
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Tan
Definition
Change in pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet rays
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The skin
Definition
The largest organ of the body.
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Tubercle
Definition
Abnormal rounded, solid lump above, within or under the skin.
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Tumor
Definition
Abnormal cell mass, varying in size, shape and color.
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Ulcer
Definition
Open lesions on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth.
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Vesicle
Definition
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just under the skin.
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Vitiligo
Definition
Milky-white spots (leukoderma) of the skin; acquired condition.
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Wheal
Definition
Itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours; caused by a blow, the bite of an insect, urticaria, or the sting of a nettle.
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