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Beauty Therapy - Skin Diseases andDisorders
Bacterial infection of the skin.
Commonly found around the mouth and on face.
Red raised skin, forms small blisters- Honey colored crust. - answer Impetigo
Bacterial infection of the eye.
Inflammation of the mucous membrane, lining inner eye.
Red swollen eyes, discharge causes eyes to stick shut, particularly in the morning -
answer Conjunctivitis
Bacterial infection of the eye.
Starts in one or more follicles of the eyelashes.
Small red bump on the edge of eye.
Causes irritation - answer Hordeolum
Bacterial infection of the hair follicle.
Starts as painful inflamed area of skin.
Poor hygiene and stress may cause. - answer Furuncles
Bacterial infection of the eyes.
Inflammation of the eyelids.
Edges become red, swollen, itchy and sore.
Eyes may stick together.
Eyes will feel gritty. – answer Blepharitis
Viral infection of the mouth.
Caused by virus.
A small red patch of skin that turns into a blister.
Moist and crusty skin. - answer Herpes Simplex
Viral infection of the skin.
Enters through damaged area of skin.
Can lie dormant for months or even years.
Virus increases the production of keratin, creating a hard raised bump of skin. - answer
Human Papilloma Virus
70% of warts are normal warts.
They occur on the soles of the feet.
The pressure of our body weight causes them to grow.
, White patch of skin with black center. - answerVerruca
Caused by reactivated chicken pox virus.
Tingling/extreme sensitivity along one or more nerve pathways.
Followed by pain and itching/ itchy blisters.
May feel generally run down.
Pain may last for months after physical symptoms disappear. - answer Herpes Zoster
Caused by HPV virus.
Benign growths, that have a long, thread like appearance.
Common on eyelids, neck and surrounding areas.
Can also occur under the arms. - answer Verrucae Filiform
Appears as pink circular patch, with defined outer ring.
Skin heals from the center outwards as the infection spreads. - answer Tinea Corporis
Skin irritation.
White, spongy looking skin.
Often cracks and peels.
Commonly found between toes.
Very distinct odor to feet. - answer Tinea Pedis
Small pustules at the tip of the hair follicle.
Broken hair protrudes from the follicle. - answer Tinea Barbae
Infestation of the skin.
Causes intense itching.
Appears as inflammation, irritation and swelling of the affected area.
Found between fingers, wrist, under arms and groin.
Highly contagious. - answer Scabies
Caused by blood sucking insects.
They lay eggs on clothing and feed from skin.
Causes intense itching at infestation site. - answer Pediculosis Corporis
Short tail are found in sebaceous glands.
Long tail are found in the hair follicle.
Eight legged parasites that are invisible to the naked eye.
Found in sebaceous glands or hair follicles around the eyelashes, nose, forehead,
cheeks and ear canal.
Feed on dead skin cells and sebum.
Usually kept at bay by the immune system.
Early morning itchiness, eye inflammation, eye infection. - answer Demodex Brevis and
Demodex Follicular
Small cysts that occur spontaneously.
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