vocabulary

chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands that is characterized by comedones and blemishes aka simplex acne vulgaris

disorder where clients purposely scrape off acne lesions, causing scarring and discoloration

pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough/ sun damage

the absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair and eyes aka congenital leukoderma

a deficiency in perspration, often a result of a fever or skin disease, that requires medical treatment

dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency, which can be due to aging, body disorders, alkalies of harsh soaps, or cold exposure

dermatitis is genetically related to overractive immune systems and is prevalent in people with nasal allergies and asthma

pinkeye very contagious

the most common and the least severe type of skin cancer, which often appears as light, pearly nodules

foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or the feet

a large blister containing water fluid; similar to a vesicle, but larger

a large circumscribed inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by stephylococci; similar to a furuncle (boil) but larger

increased pigmentation liver spots

a tendency to clog folicles and cause a buildup of dead skin cells, resulting in comedones

an open comedo or blackhead: a mass of hardened sebum and skin cells in a hair follicle. When the follicle is filled with an excess or oil, a blackhead forms. It is dark because it is exposed to ovygen and oxidizes. Closed comedones do not have follicular opening and are called milia or whiteheads

an inflammatory skin condition caused by contact with a substance or chemical. Occupational disorders from ingredients in cosmetics and chemical solutions can cause contact dermatis veneata

dead cells form over a wound or blemish while it is healing, resulting in as accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed with epidermal material. An example is the scab on a score

closed, adnormally developed sac containing fluid, infection, or other matter above or below the skin

any inflammatory conditition of the skin. Various forms of lesions, such as eczema, vesicles or papules

an inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions. This condition should be referred to a physician. Seborrheic dermatitis, mainly affecting oily areas, is a common from of eczema

swelling caused by a respones to injury or infection

redness caused by inflammation;a red lesion is erythemic

a skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping

a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. Chapped lips or hands are fissures

inflammation of the hair follicles

a subcutaneous abscess filled with pus; also called boils, furuncles are caused by bacteria in the glands or hair folicles

this strain of the herpes virus causes fever blisters or cold scores

this strain of the herpes virus infects the genitals

endeocrine glands, located just above the kidneys, that produce hormones needed by the nervous system

hormone screted by the adrenal glands during an emergency respones, such as stress

male hormone

coild structures attached to hair follicles found in the underarm and genital areas produce a thicker form of sweat and are responsible for producing the substance that when in contact with bacteria producese a body ordor

a temporary endocrine structrue that develops for the ovarian folicle during the menstrual cycle/ maintaining pregnancy

disease that results when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin

1. ductless glands that release hormonal secretions directly into the bloodstream
2. specialized glands that effect growith, development, sexual activities, and health of the entire body

the inner membrane of the uterus

a steroid made from the hormone estrogen that gives women female characteristics

3rd estrogen produced by the human body, it is only present in significant amounts during pregnancy and does not change considerably during a person's life

the hormone that gives women female characteristics

an estrogentic hormone secreted by the ovary and the least prevalent of the estrogen hormones

duct glands that produce a substance that travels through small tubelike ducts,such as the sudoriferous (sweat) glands and the sebaceous (oil) gland

hormone secreted by the pituitary of the gland that caused the development of the egg, or ovum

itching and tingling feeling of the skin experienced by some women during menopause

excessive growth of an unusual amount of hair on parts of the body normally bearing only downy hair, such as the face, arms, and legs of the women or the backs of men

oral, topical, implanted or injection methods used to administer female hormones to control or prevent symptoms of menopause

secretions produced by one of the endocrine glands by one of the bloodstream or body fluid to another part of the body or a body organ, to stimulate functional activity or secretion; the internal messenger for most of the body's system

a condition in which the thyroid gland secretes too much thyroid hormone

1. manufactures hormones stimulate the pituitary glands to make other hormones and chemically monitoring the blood.
2. regulates metabolic functions, hormone release and autonomic functions.

controls movement of some involuntary muscles, such as the muscles of the intestines that help move food through the gastrointestinal system

a condition in which the thyroid glands secretes too little thyroid hormones.

redness and bumpiness common on the cheeks or upper arms caused by blocked hair follicles. ( rough texture and small pinpoint white gapules that look like very smill milia)

hormone that cause the actual process of ovulation or the release of the egg from the ovary. It also caused the testes to manufacture tesetosterone

the first menstrual period

the time in a woman's life when the ovaries stop producing ova

a thinning of the bones, leaving them fragile and prone to fractures; caused by the reabsorption of calcium into the blood

organs in the female reproductive system located just above the uterus and connected to the uterus by two hollow tube called the fallopian tubes

organ located in the abdomen; secretes pancreatic enzymes that are delivered into the intestine

gland responsible for regulating calcium and phosphates in the bloodstream

the time before and around menopause

gland located in the brain its fuction is not well understood, but it is thought to be related to the sex hormones

gland found in the center of the head; serves as the 'brain' of the endocrine system

a condition in which some women experience uncomfortable physical changes before menstruation

hormone that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and is an important hormon in the menstrual cycle

stage of life when physcial changes occure in bothe sexes and when sexual function of the sex glands begins to take place

hormone manufactured by the ovaries that helps enlarge the pelvic opening during childbirth

synthesized or released by various cells or organs

stretch markes commonly occuring during pregnancy

organs of the male reproductives system; reside in the scrotum and produce sperm

male hormone responsible for development of typical male characteristics

gland located in the neck; regulates both cellular and body metabolism and produces hormones that stimulate growth

one of the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland

chemicals that cause glands to make hormones

shingles, painful skin condition from te chickenpox virus

excessive perspiration caused by heat or body weakness. medical treatment is required

thickening of the skin caused by a mass keratinized cell (keratinocytes)

overproduction of pigment

an adnormal growth;many benign or harmless

lack of pigment

contagious bacerial infection often occuring in children; characgterized by clusters of small blisters

a thick scar resultion from excessive growith of fibrous tissue (collagen)

cells composed of keratin

an acquired, thickened patch of epidermis. A callus caused by pressure or friction is a keratoma

adnormally thick build-up of cells

redness and bumpines in the cheeks op upper arms; caused by blocked follicles.

freckles small yello-brown colored spot.

structural changes in tissues caused by damage or injury

light

light, abnormal patches caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells such as vitiligo and albinism

a flat spot or dicoloration on the skin, such as freckle its neither raised nor sunken

the most serious form of skin cancer

term for hyperpigmentation;

also called whitheads, milia are witish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cels under the skin

prickly heat; acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands resulting in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin from excessive heat

a brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black some are flat, resembling freckles others are raised and darker

a birthmark or mole

aka tumors buth these are smaller bumbps caused by conditions such as scar tissue fatty deposits, or infections.

a pimple contain no fluid but may develop pus

an acne-like condintion areound the mouth small cluster of papules that could be caused by toopast

primary lesions are caraterized by flat, nonpalpadble changes in skin color such as macules or patches, or an elevationformed by fluid in a cavity, such as vesicles, bullae, or pustules

the medical term for itching

often referred to as ''razer bumps'' resumbles foliliculitis without the pus

a skin disease characterized by red patches covered with white-silver scales caused by overproliferation of skin cells replicate to fast usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows,knees, chest, and lower back

an inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus, a fluid consisting of white blood cells, bacteria and other debris produced from infection

hereditrary factor in which dead skin cells do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin

imflammation of the skin; chronich confestionprimarily on the cheeks and nose and redness, dilaton of blood vessels, and in severe cases,

flaky skin cells; any thin plate of opedermal flakes, dry or oil

similar to open comedones, these are manily solidified impactons of oils without the cell matter

benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face an overgrowth of the sepaceous gland, they appear similar to open conedones; often doughnuts-shaped, with sebaceous material in the center

severe oilness of the skin;an adbonrmal secretion form sebaceous glands

a common form of eczema

skin damage developed in the later stages of disease, that changes the structure of tissues or organs

small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps

mor serious that basal cell carcinoma, scaly red papules or nodules

brown or wine-colored discoloration. occur after certain diseases, or after moles freckles, or liver spots disappear. port wine stain is a birthmark, which is vascular type of nevus

a sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum

increase in pigmentation due to the melanin production that results from exposure to UV rays

describes capillaries that have been damaged and are now larger, or distende blood vessels. commonly know as couperose skin

a fungal infection

a contagious infection that form a ringed, red pattern with elevated edges. ringwarm

yeast infection that inhibits melanin production

an abnormal rounded solid lump larger than a papule

a large nodule an abnormal cell mass resultion from excessive cell multiplicaton and varying in size, shape and color

an open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. a deep erosion; in the skin normally due to infection or cancer

hives

vascular dilation of blood vessels

a wart

a small blister or sac containg clear fluid.

white spots or areas on the skin from lack of pigment cells sunlight makes it worse

an itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or stings. Hives (utricaria) and mosqito bits are

pink, sometimes sealy, adnormal skin lesions that are regarded to be precancerous

acne that develops in the 20s and above; often caused by hormone fluctuations, or external factors,

small, lumpy cysts in the eyelids

inflammation that can be seen with the naked eye or with the aid of a magnifying loop

non-inflammatory follicle impactions that appear as small bumps just under the skin surface

areas of small, red, enlarged capillaries of the face and other areas of the body

a process in which collagen and elastin fibrils in the dermis collapse, casing the support system for the skin to collapse

the dermatological removal of lesions by freezing, usually with liquid nitrogen

molecule secreted by an activated or stimulated cell that causes chemical immune responses in certain ther cells

a skin mite that has been associated with rosacea

coined term describing damage to the skin caused by long-term sun exposure

a form of male hormone that stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce sebum

adnormal growth; often used to describe cancerous lesions

a subtype of rosacea that is charactrized by diffuse, patchy redness, and a grainy texture

fluid oozing from a healing wound

an episode in which pimples and redness occur in a person who has rosacea

sudden facial redness caused by blood rushing to the skin

any form of rosacea that includes hard, nodular papules

a type of intestinal bacterium that has been associated with rosacea

refers to balance or wellness within the body

chemicals released by inflamed cells that alert the immune system to the irritation

redness and bumpiness common on the cheeks or upper arms caused by blocked hair follicles.

mucous membranes secrete mucous which provides protection and lubricaiton for the internal surface.

a subtype of rosacea that affects the eyes, resulting ineye redness, swollen eyelids, and other eye lesions

non-infammatory acne lesions appearing as large, clogged follicles with solidified sebum and dead cell builup. Often called blackhead

the opening of a follice on the skin surface

subtype of rosacea that often resembles acne vulgaris, with large red pustules and papules

an acne-like condition around the mouth, small clusters of papules primarily seen in women of child-bearing age. Treated with internal anitbiotics

a subtupe of rosacea in which the nose has a thickened appearance and the individual sometimes has rhinophyma, which is a substantial enlargement of the nose

the hair follicles

a type of yeast sometimes associated with seborrheic dermatitis

dark melanin splotches caused by traum to the skin

the phase of wound healing in which there in increased vascularity to supply nutrients and oxygen to the wound

the scientific names of the bacteria that cause acne vulargis

the formation of new epidermis and dermis over the area of injury. The epithelial cells from the wound margin and the philosebaceous units migrate to repair damage

the maturation phase of a wound

enlarging of nose, resultion from a sever form of acne rosacea

a skin disorder characterized by flaky, red, patchy skin primarily in the eyebrows, T-zone, and scalp caused by inflammation of the sebaceous gland and resultion in patches of inflamed flakiness in oily areas of the skin; a common form of eczema

crustylooking, slightly raised lesions in mature, sun damaged skin. often appear in the cheekbone area. they may be black, brown gray or sometimes plesn-toned or sallow

biochemical inflammation that cannot be seen with the naked eye or a magnifying loop

outermost parts of the skin

capillaries that have been damaged and enlarged with distended blood vessels, commonly called couperose skin

a dilated or distended red capillary

redness that comes and goes

related to blood vessels

biochemical within the skin that triggers the growth of capillaries

vascular dilation of blood vessels; resulting in flushing

highest level of decontamination; completely kills every organism on a nonporous

set of guidelines and controls, published by OSHA, that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and specified human body fluids are infections for HIV, hepatitis B virus, and other bloodborne pathogens

capable of destroying viruses

agent that may kill, retard, or prevent the growth of bacteria

process of properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies so that they do not become contaminated by microorganisms until they are used on a client

showing no symptom or signs of infection

one-celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics; also known as microbes

capable of destroying bacteria

disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids.

when a diseas spreads from one person to another by contact

communicable or transmittable by contact

when an object or product has miroorganisms in or on it

contanination that occurs when you touch an object, such as the skin, and then touch an object or product with the same hand or utensil

removal or pathogens and othersubstances from tools and surfaces

chemical agents used to destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses and to disinfect implements and surfaces.

second-highest level of decontamination, nearly as effective as sterilization but does not kill bacterial spores; used on hard, nonporous surfaces

effectiveness

capable of destroying fungi

the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogenic bacteria

material safety data sheet; information compiled by a manufacturer abouth its product, ranging from ingredient content and associated hazards to combustion levels and storage requirements

third level of decontramination; significantly reduces the number of pathogens or disease-producing organisms found on a surface

disinfectants that are considered nontoxic, odorless, and fast acting.

capable of destroying Pseudomonas baceria

carbolic acid; a caustin poison; used for peels and to sanitize metalic implements

causing disease; harmful

not harmful; not disease producing