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