Skin careChapter 17

Disorders of the Sebaceous & Sudoriferous glands

Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands

• Comedones (pg. 620, fig. 17-12)– Also known as blackheads– Wormlike masses of sebum (oil) locked inside the hair

follicle– Should be removed under sterile conditions using

proper extraction procedures

• Milia (pg. 620, fig. 17-13)– Also know as whiteheads– Caused by accumulation of hardened sebum beneath

the skin– Associated with fine-textured, dry types of skin

• Acne (pg. 620, fig. 17-14)– Chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous

glands.– Acne occurs in two stages

• acne simplex and acne vulgaris.– A person with acne vulgaris should seek a physician.

Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands

• Asteatosis– Dry, scaly skin caused by low sebum production

• Seborrhea– Excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands

• Steatoma– Also know as a sebaceous cyst or wen; subcutaneous tumor of the

sebaceous glands, filled with sebum

• Furuncles– Also known as boil; appears in the dermis and the epidermis and are

caused by acute staphylococcal infection

– Usually are hair follicles infections

Disorders of the Sebaceous Glands

• Rosacea– Also known as acne rosacea; a chronic

inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose; papules and pustules are sometimes present.

– Services should not be performed when rosacea is present

• Carbuncles– Larger than furuncles; located above and below the skin

– Caused by acute staphylococcal infection of several adjoining hair follicle

Disorders of the Sudoriferous Glands• Bromidrosis

– Foul-smelling perspirations

• Anhidrosis– Lack of perspiration; caused by fever or disease

• Hyperhidrosis– Over-production of perspiration; caused by

excessive heat or body weakness

• Miliaria Rubra– Acute eruption of small red vesicles; caused by

excessive heat– Key Point Services should not be performed

when miliaria rubra is present

Inflammations of the Skin

DermatitisInflammatory condition of the skinLesions come in various forms, such as vesicles or papules

Eczema (pg. 621, fig. 17-16)Dry or moist lesion with inflammation of the skinPainful itching disease, acute or chronic in natureCharacterized by the eruption of a single vevsicle or group of vesicles on a red swollen baseBlisters usually appear on the lips, nostrils, or other parts of the faceServices should not be performed when eczema is presentCause unknown

Inflammations of the Skin• Herpes Simplex (pg.621, fig. 17-17)

– Also known as fever blister, is a contagious, chronic condition caused by a single vesicle or a group of vesicles on a red swollen base.

– Appears on the lips, nostrils, or other parts of the face.

– Services should not be performed when herpes simplex is present

• Psoriasis (pg. 621, fig. 17-18)– Skin disease characterized by red patches– Covered with white-silver scales usually found on

the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, & lower back– Rarely occurs on the face– It is not contagious

Occupational Disorders in Cosmetology

Cosmetologist come in contact with chemicals which can result in abnormal skin conditions

Some may develop allergies to ingredients in cosmetics, antiseptics, cold waving lotions & aniline derivative tints

These can cause eruptive skin infections known as dermatitis venenata

Wear rubber gloves or protective creams whenever possible