Review Flashcards
What are the effects to smoking on the skin
Depleted vitamin C, causes free radicals, wrinkles, aging and depletes oxygen to skin
Define sensory nerves
Carry impulses from the sense organs to the brain.
Define motor nerves
Carry impulses from the brain to muscles to produce movement
Define albinism
Total absence of pigment all over the body
Define leukoderma
Light abnormal spots. Smaller than vitiligo patches
Define vitiligo
White spots, lack of pigment. Bigger spots than leukoderma.
Name the layers of the skin
(Crazy) = stratum corneum (Little) = stratum lucidum (Grannies) = stratum granulosum (Steal) = stratum spinosum (Babies) = basal (Please) = papillary layer (Return) = reticular layer (Soon) = subcutaneous
Which layers of the skin are in the epidermis?
Stratum corneum Stratum lucidum Stratum granulosum Stratum spinosum Basal
Which layers of the skin are in the dermis?
Papillary layer
Reticular layer
Subcutaneous
What is in the basal layer?
Melanocytes
What’s in the reticular layer of the skin?
Fibroblasts which make collagen and elastin
What is highlighting?
Using light colors to brighten or enlarge specific areas
What is contouring?
Using darker colors to minimize a specific area
Define malignant melanoma
Most serious form of skin cancer. Black dark patches, uneven texture and jagged edges
Define squamous cell carcinoma
More serious than basal cell carcinoma. Can spread, red, pink, scaly papules
Define basal cell carcinoma
Most common form of skin cancer, least severe, pearly nodules
Define aesthetikos
Greek word meaning perceptible to the senses
What are the benefits of mineral makeup?
- designed to be more healthy, non-comedogenic and natural
- not as heavy but still offers good coverage
- popular for post surgical camouflage makeup
What are special considerations for black skin?
Prone to hyperkeratosis and keloid scarring, needs more exfoliation and deeper pore cleansing
What are special considerations for Asian skin?
Most sensitive, possibly avoid AHA’s, replace with enzymes
What are contraindications for a chemical peel?
Recent cosmetic surgery, allergies to products, pregnancy, herpes simplex 1, open sores/lesions, hyperpigmentation tendencies, use of accutane within the last year, use of retin-A within the last week, excessive inflamed rosacea or acne, infectious disease, sun burn or irritated skin
How do you determine the ideal eyebrow shape?
Natural arch of the eyebrow follows the top of the orbital bone, curved line above outside edge of iris
