Skin 1

Question 1

What are skin functions

Answer 1

Sensation - Nerve endings
Heat regulation - sweating, hairs stand up, blood vessels, dilate and constric
Absorption- Some creams ultra-violet light
Protection - From ultra-violet light, acid mentle from germs
Excretion- Waste products from sweat glands
Secretion- Sebum

Question 2

Layers of skin

Answer 2

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous or hypodermis

Question 3

Epidermis 5 layers

Answer 3

Horny layer
Clear layer
Granular layer
Prickle cell layer
Basal layer

Question 4

Skin Types

Answer 4

Normal - no pores, fine texture, harmony.

Dry - lack of oil and moisture, often broken capillaries, dull, Matt.

Oily - overproduction of sebum from sebaceous glands, shiny, congested, thicker.

Combination - oily T zone dry or normal cheek areas

Question 5

Conditions

Answer 5

Sensitive - allergies and sensitivity to chemicals, redness dry and pale.

Mature - loss of muscle ton and elasticity, sagging and wrinkles.

Dehydrated - loss of moisture.

Congested - comedones.

Infected - pain swelling and tenderness often accompanied by pus.

Question 6

Contra indications

Answer 6

Prevent :

Bacterial- impetigo

Viral - herpes simplex, herpes zoster

Fungal - tinea, tinea corporis

Systematic medical conditions - cancer

Parasitic skin conditions - Scabies, pediculosis

Severe skin conditions- Acne

Restrict:

Recent scar tissue

Eczema - immune disease extremely dry and sensitive

Psoriasis - immune disease, overgrowth tissue

Hyper keratosis

Cuts, abrasions or bruising

Styes

Question 7

Skin concerns

Answer 7

Comedone

Papules and pustules

Milia

Broken Capillaries

Open pores

Hyper-pigmentation

Hypo-pigmentation

Dermatosis papulosa nigra

Keloids

Hyperkeratosis

Question 8

Dermis thickness

Answer 8

0.3mm on the eyelids to 3mm on the back

Question 9

Subcutaneous

Answer 9

Sub= under, cutaneous= of the skin
Stores energy (fat)
Provides a layer of insulation for warmth
This tissue protects the underlying structures from damage