NCEA Flashcards
The study of organs and systems of the body
Anatomy
The study of the functions of organs and systems
Physiology
The study of the tissues and specifically the cells that work together to perform a specialized function
Histology
Composed of the skin and it’s accessory organs (hair, skin, nails, glands)
Integumentary system
Latin word for layer
Stratum
Cells responsible for sensation and touch
Merkel cells
Where are Merkel cells located?
Stratum germinativum (germinative layer)
Cells responsible for pigment and skin color
Melanocyte cells
What is melanin production influenced by?
Genetics, hormones, and the environment
Cells responsible for the production of histamines
Mast cells
Cells that help defend the body by destroying bacterial invaders
Phagocytic cells
What you have from birth
Skin type
State of your skin right now
Skin condition
White fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp
Thick stratum corneum
White spots on Wood’s Lamp
Dead cells
Blue/white fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp
Normal, healthy skin
Purple fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp
Dehydrated skin
Yellow or pink fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp
Oily skin
Brown on Wood’s Lamp
Pigmentation
M. Fortuitum
Bacteria responsible for the California pedi spa outbreak of 2000
MRSA
Extremely dangerous bacteria that is resistant to antibiotic treatment
Impetigo
Bacterial skin infection
Folliculitis
Bacterial infection of the hair follicle
Cellulitis
Broad based term used to identify skin infections
Abscesses and Furuncles
Bacterial infections
Herpes simplex 1 and 2
Viral infections
Herpes zoster
(shingles); viral infection
Verruca Vulgaris
(wart); skin disorder caused by papillomaviruses
Tinea versicolor
Fungal infection; often appears as white, tan, or pink patches
Scabies
Parasitic infection of the epidermis
Dyschromia
Abnormal pigmentation in the skin (hyper or hypopigmentation)
Vitiligo
A form of hypopigmentation; the absence of melanocytes in the affected area of the skin
Leukoderma
A form of hypopigmentation; can be partial or total loss of pigmentation resulting in patches or spots
Melasma
A form of hyperpigmentation
Lentigines
A form of hyperpigmentation; flat, oval spot in a sun-exposed area
PIH
Hyperpigmentation that occurs because of injury or trauma to the skin
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
Type I Diabetes is what kind of disease?
Autoimmune
Autoimmune disease that often appears as chronic inflammation affecting the skin, joints, and internal organs; present on the face as a rash, red in color, forming a butterfly shape across the cheeks.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Autoimmune disease that can be identified by a rash accompanied by muscle weakness; the rash appears patchy with bluish-purple discolorations on the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, elbows, knees, knuckles, and back; calcium deposits appearing as small bumps under the skin may also be present.
Dermatomyositis
How long should products be left on the skin for patch testing?
48-72 hours
When should a client fill out an Informed Consent and Signed Release?
Before every treatment, even if they have had it multiple times.
A precaution to treatment is ____
a preventative consideration
A contraindication to a treatment is _____
a drug, procedure, or specific circumstance that should not be used, because it may be harmful to the client
What kinds of crystal particles are used in a traditional microderm device?
aluminum oxide, sodium chloride (salt), and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
What is the FDA responsible for?
Regulating the companies who manufacture, repackage, relabel, and/or import medical devices sold in the US.
What does LASER stand for?
Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation
An ablative laser does what?
Creates a thermal injury similar to a chemical burn.
What is a nonablative laser good for?
Acne, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, and the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.
What lasers are approved for permanent hair reduction?
Ruby, alexandrite, diode, and intense pulsed light (IPL)
What does LED stand for?
Light Emitting Diode
What are the uses for microcurrent?
Ranges from wound healing, muscle rehabilitation, macular degeneration, to lymphedema.
