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Albinism - ✅✅The absence of melanin pigment in the body, including skin, hair, and eyes.
Hypopigmentation - ✅✅Lack of Pigment
Leukoderma - ✅✅Light abnormal patches caused by congenital disease that destroys the
pigment-producing cells.
Hypertrophy - ✅✅An abnormal growth; many are benign, or hamrless
Keratoma - ✅✅an acquired thickened patch of epidermis. A callous caused by pressure or
friction is a keratoma. If the thickening also grows inward, it becomes a corn.
Keratoses - ✅✅An abnormally thick build up of cells. hyperkeratosis is a thickening of the skin
caused by a mass of kertinized cells.
Mole - ✅✅A brownish spot ranging in color from tan to bluish black. Some are flat, resembling
freckles; others are raised and darker. hairs in moles are common and should not be removed.
Changes in mole color or shape should be checked out by physician.
Basal cell carcinoma - ✅✅is the most common and the lease severe type of carcinoma. It often
appears as light pearly nodules.
Malignant melanoma - ✅✅is the most serious form of skin cancer. Black or dark patches on
the skin are usually uneven in texture, jagged or raised. It is not always found on areas exposed
to sunlight. Don't forget the ABCD checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to
recognize.
, Contagious Diseases - ✅✅the term contagious disease is used interchangeably with the terms
infectious or communicable disease.
Herpes Simplex Virus - ✅✅There are two types of herpes: cold sores, lesions around the
mouth, and genital herpes.
Lifetime Sun exposure - ✅✅occurs prior to the age of 18
Skin cancer - ✅✅Death from skin cancer occurs at the rate of one death per hour in the US.
Impetigo - ✅✅A bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children; characterized by
clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria. It is extremely contagious.
Tinea - ✅✅Fungal infections. Fungi feed on proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in the skin.
Athletes foot is a fungus.
Verruca - ✅✅Warts
Acne skin care - ✅✅acne is a primary concern for many clients seeking skin care help from an
esthetician, as severe skin problems can greatly affect a person's self esteem. Acne a skin
disorder of the sebaceous glands, is characterized by comedones and blemishes and is a
hereditary trait which is also triggered by hormonal changes. Acne ranges from mild breakouts
to disfiguring cyst and scarring. Acne can be controlled with proper medications, but treatment
may sometimes be a lifelong battle.
Causes of Acne - ✅✅Clogged pore
bacteria
cosmetics and products
triggers including hormones, stress, and foods
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