Skin Diseases & Disorders 2

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Across
  1. 2. White, enclosed keratin filled cysts that contain sebum, dead skin cells & bacteria, which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer of skin
  2. 4. Benign vascular skin lesion also known as hemangioma, raised red papule, various sizes & locations
  3. 5. Describes hypopigmentation caused by the decrease in the activity of melanocytes, occasionally the result of a congenital defect like albinism or can be acquired like vitiligo
  4. 11. Also known as salmon patch, stork bite, or angel kiss can appear within 1 yr of birth, has indefinite borders
  5. 13. Chronic, inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands; some forms have a genetic trigger
  6. 14. Rash of purple spots within the skin due to small capillary bleeding, can be caused by trauma, diseases & meds
  7. 16. Large cystic lesions, can occur over 50% or more of the face
  8. 17. Condition of dry skin, also called xerosis, can occur with age, can be caused by meds like accutane and can be a sign of systemic disease like hypothyroidism
  9. 18. Mild, non-inflammatory acne, open & closed comedones scattered over less than half of the face or back
  10. 20. Oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment
  11. 22. Larger & darker than a freckle, an example of a macule, typically multiplies due to sun exposure
Down
  1. 1. Thread-like red lines or patterns on the skin, permanently dilated superficial blood vessels
  2. 3. Discoloration caused by bleeding within the epidermis, dark area, possible redness, usually triggered by trauma or injury
  3. 6. Small round red spots within the skin caused by blood vessels rupturing, like purpura but smaller, small red macules that dont change in color when touched
  4. 7. Numerous open & closed comedones, papules, pustules & occasional cysts, some scarring can start with cystic lesions or acne lesions that have been picked/excoriated
  5. 8. Condition which a person compulsively picks & squeezes at their acne lesions causing scabs & scars
  6. 9. Areas of overactivity of melanocytes, Post-inflammatory pigmentation caused by aggressive treatments, injury or scarring
  7. 10. Also referred to as chloasma, commonly called the mask of pregnancy, treatments like light chemical peels can help
  8. 12. Condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands
  9. 15. A patch of discoloration caused by capillary malformation, colors change with age to a darker red or purple & can thicken forming small lumps
  10. 19. Increased number of open & closed comedones as well as occasional pustule or papule
  11. 21. Raised birthmarks, also known as strawberry mark, most common on face, scalp, back or chest