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Laser Hair Removal Flashcards

1
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Epilation vs Depilation

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Epilation: the removal of hair at the root
Depilation: the removal of hair at the surface of the skin

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6 Functions of the skin

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Protection
Temperature regulation
Absorption 
Sensation
Secretion
Excretion
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3
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Normal appearance of the skin

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soft, smooth, slightly moist and slightly acidic

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4
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Appendages of the skin

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Hair, Nails, Sudoiferous glands, sebacious glands

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Layers of the epidermis

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Stratum corneum (desquamation)
Stratum lucidum (clear layer)
Stratum granulosum (lipids and keratin produced)
Stratum spinosum (desmosomes are formed)
Basal layer (melanin produced, mitosis occurs)
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6
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Structures in the reticular layer of dermis

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sudoiferous gland
sebacious glad
haif follicles
blood vessels
lymph vessels
arrector pilli muscles
sensory  receptors
collagen and elastin
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7
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where are melanocytes found?

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basal layer of epidermis and papillary layer of dermis

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8
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what structures are found in the papillary layer of the dermis?

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capillaries
sensory receptors
melanocytes

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9
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the main function of the hypodermis

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energy storage

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10
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What is the thickest layer of the epidermis?

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S. Spinosum

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11
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Define tanning

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darkened pigmentation of the skin caused by melanin production. Body’s natural defense against UV radiation

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12
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Define Melasma

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characterized by hyerpigmentation on the face in a butterfly pattern, caused by estrogen and UV exposure

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13
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5 contraindications for LHR

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Inflammation
Recently tanned skin
Tatoos
Raised moles
Active Acne
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14
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3 parts of philosebacious unit

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  • hair shaft (outside)
  • hair follicle
  • sebacious gland
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15
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characteristics of Vellus hair

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-soft, fine hairs at shallow depth
shallow depth
-lacks a true follicle, grows from lobe of sebacious gland
-do not have 3 layers
-lack pigment
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16
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characteristics of Terminal hair

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  • course, deeply situated
  • have a ell developed root and bulb
  • have pigmentation
  • beard, underarms, genital area, legs
17
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layers of terminal hairs

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cuticle, cortex (melanin), medulla (center)

18
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what layer of the hair is melanin found?

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cortex

19
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what 2 charcteristics of the hair are directly correlated?

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hair diameter and depth of the hair

20
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hair shaft diameters

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fine
medium
medium-coarse
coarse
very coarse
21
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2 factors responsible for hair growth

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hormones, blood supply

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