| A | B |
|---|
| albinism | congenital; absence of melanin in skin, hair, & eyes |
| allergic contact dermatitis | allergy to ingredient or chemical caused by repeated skin contact with chemical |
| anaerobic | cannot survive in the presence of oxygen |
| anhidrosis | deficiency in perspiration, often due to fever or skin disease |
| basal cell carcinoma | most common but almost severe type of skin cancer; light or pearly nodules |
| bromhidrosis | foul-smelling perspiration esp of feet or armpits caused by bacteria |
| bulla | large blister containing watery fluid; similar to vesicle but larger |
| chloasma | aka liver spots; hyperpigmentation (dark spots) that are not elevated |
| closed comedo | aka whitehead; follicle is closed; sebum is white/creamy color; appears as small bump under skin surface |
| conjunctivitis | aka pinkeye; extremely contagious; common bacterial infection of eye |
| contact dermatitis | skin inflammation caused by contact with chemical or substances |
| crust | dead cells that form over wound; made of dried sebum and pus |
| cyst | closed abnormal sac containing fluid, pus, or semi-liquids |
| dermatitis | inflammatory condition of skin |
| dyschromias | abnormal skin coloration that goes with a skin disorder |
| eczema | inflammatory, uncomfortable, chronic disease of skin with severe scaling, itching, & inflammation |
| excoriation | skin sore or abrasion caused by scratching or scraping |
| extrinsic factors | (ex = outside) environmental factor that contribute to aging appearance |
| fissure | crack in the skin that penetrates dermis (ex. chapped lips) |
| free radicals | unstable molecules that cause biochemical aging (esp wrinkles & sagging) |
| herpes simplex | recurring VIRAL infection (fever blister or cold sore) |
| hyperhidrosis | excessive sweating |
| hyperpigmentation | darker than normal pigmentation or dark splotches |
| hypertrophy | abnormal growth of skin |
| hypopigmentation | absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches |
| impetigo | contagious bacterial infection with weeping lesions |
| intrinsic factors | skin-aging factors we can't control (ex heredity) |
| irritant contact dermatitis | irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis |
| keloid | thick scar from excessive growth of fibrous tissue |
| keratoma | acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis (callus) |
