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Milady chapter 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acne | A skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and bacteria know as propionibacterium acnes (P. Acnes), the scientific term for acne bacteria. |
| Albinism | Congenital hypopigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes. |
| Allergic contact dermatitis | Abbreviated ACD; an allergy to an ingredient or a chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with the chemical. |
| Anaerobic | Cannot survive in the presence of oxygen. |
| Anhidrosis | Deficiency in perspiration or the inability to sweat, often a result of Damage to autonomic nerves. |
| Nasal cell carcinoma | Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules. |