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Skin diseases & disorders

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_____ is a skin condition caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands, and is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness   seborrheic dermatitis  
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Sebaceous cysts are often seen on the   scalp  
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technical term for whitehead   closed comedone  
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accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy   scale  
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thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue   keloid  
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crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis   fissure  
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skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping   excoriation  
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inflamed pimple containing pus   pustule  
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small, discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin, such as a freckle.   macule  
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closed, abnormally developed sac, containing fluid, semifluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin   cyst  
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acquired, superficial patch of thickened skin   keratoma  
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technical term for birthmark   nevus  
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skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches, caused by a burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells   leukoderma  
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freckles   lentigines  
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condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated and often occur on the face   chloasma  
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congenital absence of melanin pigment of the body   albinism  
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skin disease characterized by red patches covered in white-silver scales that are usually found on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back   psoriasis  
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recurring virus infection, commonly called fever blisters   herpes simplex I  
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inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin, acute or chronic in nature, presenting many forms of lesions   eczema  
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excessive persperation   hyperhidrosis  
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chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose that is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and formation of papules and pustules   rosacea  
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non-chronic condition that may occur when substances like corrosive or exfoliating agents temporalily damage the epidermis   irritant contact dermatitis  
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children under the age of ____ should not be exposed to the sun   6 months  
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shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermis are known as   UVB rays  
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the weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to ______ without proper protection   UVA  
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Approximately ______ percent of aging is caused the the rays of the sun   80-85%  
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as we age, elastin fibers naturally ________, causing wrinkling   weaken  
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_______ agents are those that have been demonstrated to not clog follicles.   noncomedogenic  
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the C represents _____ in the ABCDE Cancer Checklist   color  
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skin cancer that starts with a black or dark brown patch on the skin that appears uneven in texture, jagged, or raised   malignant melanoma  
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wart   verruca  
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small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black   mole  
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open comedo   blackhead  
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benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening   milia  
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thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes   scales  
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abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule   tubercle  
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recommended daily SPF   15  
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abnormal colorations that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders   dyschromias  
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most dangerous form of skin cancer   malignant melanoma  
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absence of melanin pigment in the body   albinism  
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abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape   stain  
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type of keratoma   callus  
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acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the _____ glands   sebaceous  
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a predisposition to acne is based on heredity and   hormones  
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noncomedogenic products are specifically designed and proven not to clog   follicles  
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people have ____ over the intrinsic factors that affect skin aging.   little control  
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best defense against pollutants is to   follow a good daily skin care routine  
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irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the   epidermis  
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large protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum   sebaceous cyst  
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large blister containing water fluid that is similar to a vesicle   bulla  
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itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours   wheal  
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contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions   impetigo  
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slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed   scar  
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foul-smelling perspiration   bromhidrosis  
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also known as a liver spot   macule  
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when bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen   anaerobic  
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UVA rays are also known as   aging rays  
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an allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance   sensitization  
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