C-D Flashcards
Crest
The widest part of the head also known as parietal ridge, temporal region, hatband, or horseshoe.
Curl
The hair that wrapped around the barrel of the iron or a roller.
Cyst
A closed abnormal developed sac containing fluid or morbid matter above and below the surface of the skin.
Decontamination
The process of removing pathogens from tools, equipment, and surfaces.
Derma
The technical name for outer skin.
Dermis
The technical name for the inner skin. Also known as derma, corium, cutis or true skin.
Dermal Papilla
A small cone shape elevation located at the base of the hair follicle that fits into the hair bulb.
Dermatitis
An inflammatory condition of the skin.
Dermatitis Venenata
An eruptive skin condition due to contact with irritating substances such as tints or chemicals.
Dermatology
Medical science that deals with the study of skin.