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Acne

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Acne vulgaris; skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and propionibacterium acne bacteria

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Arrector pili muscles

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Goose bumps; Small, involuntary muscles in the base of the hair follicle that cause goose flesh

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Callus

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Thickening of the skin caused by continued, repeated pressure on any part of the skin, especially the hands and feet

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Collagen

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Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength

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Comedo (plural: comedones)

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Blackheads; hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum

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Dermal Papillae (singular: dermal papilla)

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Small, cone-shaped elevations at the base of the hair follicles that fit into the hair bulb

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Dermatologist

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Physician who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin, hair, and nail

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Dermatology

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Medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin and its nature, structure, function, disease, and treatment

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Dermis

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Derma, corium, cutis, or true skin; underlying or inner layer of the skin

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Elastin

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Protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue

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Epidermal-dermal junction

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The top of the papillary layer where its joins the epidermis

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Epidermis

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Outermost and thinnest layer of the skin; made up of five layers

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Esthetician

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A specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the health of skin on the entire body, including the face and neck

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Eumelanin

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A type of melanin that is dark brown to black in color

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Keratin

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Fibrous protein of cells that is also the principle component of hair and nails

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Melanin

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Tony grain of pigment (color matter) that are produced by melanocytes and deposited into cell in the stratum germinativum layer and in the papillary layer. Two types of it

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Melanocytes

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Cells that produce the dark pigment called melanin

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Motor nerve fibers

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Fibers of the motor nerves that are distributed to the arrector pili muscles attached to hair follicles. Motor nerves carry impulses from brain to muscles

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Papillary layer

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Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis

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Papule

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Pimple, small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus

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Pheomelanin

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A type of melanin that is red to yellow in color; mostly in people with light skin

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Propionibacterium acnes

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P. Acnes; technical term for acne bacteria

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Pustule

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Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the head of the pimple

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Reticular layer

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Deeper layer of the dermis that supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients

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Sebaceous glands

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Oil glands; glands connected to the hair follicle. Sebum is the fatty or oily secretion of the sebaceous glands

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Sebum

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A fatty or oily secretion that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair

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Secretory coil

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Coiled base of the sudoriferous (sweet) gland

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Secretory nerve fibers

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Fiber that are distributed to the sudoriferous glands and sebaceous glands.

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Sensory nerve fibers

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Fibers that react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain. Sensory receptors that send messages to the brain

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Stratum corneum

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Horny layer; outer layer of the epidermis

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Stratum germinativum

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Granular layer; layer of the epidermis composed of cells that look like granules and are filled with keratin; replaces cells shed from the stratum corneum

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Stratum lucidum

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Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis

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Stratum spinosum

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The spiny layer

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Subcutaneous tissue

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Adipose or subcutis tissue; fatty tissue that gives smoothness and contour to the body , contains fat for energy , and also acts as a protective cushion for the outer skin

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Sudoriferous glands

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Sweat glands; excrete perspiration and detoxify the body by excreting excess salt and unwanted chemicals

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Tactile corpuscles

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Small epidermis structures with nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure

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Vitamin A

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Supports the overall health of the skin; aids in the health , function, and repair of skin cells, has been shown to improve the skins elasticity and thickness

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Vitamins C

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Repair of the skins and tissues; promotes the production of collagen in the skins dermal tissue; aids in and promotes the skins healing process

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Vitamin D

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Helps body to properly absorb and use calcium, the element needed for proper bone development and maintenance; promotes rapid of the skin

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Vitamin E

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Helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV light

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