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Skin Flashcards

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Dermatology

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Study of the skin and its diseases

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Skin

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Skin largest organ of the body

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Sebum

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Oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands

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Epidermidis

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Outer layer of the skin

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Dermal layer

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The outer most layer, directly beneath the epidermidis,

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Subcutaneous layer

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Inner most layer of the skin, containing fat tissue

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Stratum basale

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The deepest layer of the epidermidis consisting of stem cells capable of undergoing cell division to form new cells

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Stratum spinosum

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A layer of the epidermidis that provide strength and flexibility to the skin

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Stratum granulosum

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A layer of the epidermidis that marks the transition between the deeper, metabolically active strata and the dead cells of the more superficial strata

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Stratum lucidum

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A layer of the epidermidis found in the thick skin of fingers, Palms, and soles

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Stratum corneum

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Outermost layer of the epidermidis

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Melanocytes

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Cells that produce melanin

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Hyper pigmentation

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Darkened areas of the skin caused by excessive amounts of melanin

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Keratinization

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The process by which cells form febrile’s of keratin and harden

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Squamous cells

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Flatten and scale like

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Barrier function

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Protective barrier of the epidermidis; the corneum and intracellular matrix protect the surface from irritation and dehydration

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Papillary layer

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Outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis

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Tactile corpuscles

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

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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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Sudorferous glands

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Glance that’s a great sweat to the outside of the body; also assist in body temperature regulation

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Sebaceous glands

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Secrete sebum (oil) into the hair follicles were the hair shaft pass through the dermis

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Eumelanin

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Produces brown to black pigment in the hair

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Pheomelanin

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Produces yellow to red pigments in the hair

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Sensation

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The process by which are sensory receptors and nervous system’s receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment

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Heat regulation

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Maintaining a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit through the blood and excretion of perspiration

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Absorption

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The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another

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Protection

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When something is kept safe from outside dangerous

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Excretion

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The process by which wastes are removed from the body, toxins in sweat

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Secretion

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The substance produced by Glen Royal, sweat

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Rosacea

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A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing

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Wheal

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An itchy, swollen lesion that typically lasts only a few hours

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Cicatrix

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Another name for a scar

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Cyst

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And abnormal develop sac, above or below the skin, that contains pass, semi fluid, or morbid matter

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Bulla

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A blister containing a watery fluid, similar to a vesicle, but larger

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Psoriasis

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Skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with silver white scales

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Dermatitis

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A term used to indicate an inflammatory condition of the skin

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Skin tag

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A small brown or flesh color outgrowth of the skin

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Anhidrosis

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Deficiency and perspiration

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Bromhidrosis

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Foul smelling perspiration

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Milia

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Benign, keratin filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermidis

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Tumor

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An abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, and color

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Scale

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An accumulation of epidermal flakes dry or greasy

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Closed comedones

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Technical term for whiteheads

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Sebaceous cyst

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Often seen on the scalp

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Seborrheic dermatitis

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A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands, often characterized by redness, dryer oily scaling, crusting, or itchiness

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Fissyre

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A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

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Keratoma

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An acquired, superficial patch of thickened skin

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Herpes Symplex one

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What current virus infection, commonly called fever blisters

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Lentigines

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Technical term for freckles

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Irritant contact dermatitis

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A typically non-chronic condition that may occur when substances like corrosive or exfoliating agents temporarily damage the epidermis

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Children under the age of ( ) should not be exposed to the sun

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Six months

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Approximately () Percent of the aging is caused by the rays of the sun

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80 to 85%

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And abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, And color Is a ()

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Tumor

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Shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermidis are known as () rays

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UVB

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An accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy, is known as ()

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Scale

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A small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin, such as a freckle is a ()

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Macule

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As we age elastin fibers naturally (), causing wrinkling

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Weaken

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Eight closed, abnormally develop sack, containing fluid, semi fluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin is a ()

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Cyst

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The weakening of collagen and elastic fibers occurs at a faster rate when the skin is frequently exposed to () without proper protection

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UVA rays

60
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A chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose which is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of Papilles and pastules is known as ()

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Rosacea

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() Play an important role in the skin health, often aiding and healing, softening and fighting diseases of the skin

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Disinfectants

62
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And irruptive skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints is ()

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Dermatitis venenata

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A condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated is known as ()

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Chloasma

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Escape disorder characterized by light abnormal patches and is caused by burn or congenital disease that destroys the pigment producing cells is called ()

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Leukoderma

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The American Cancer Society recommends using the ABC DE cancer checklist to help make skin cancer easier to recognize, with the aid representing a symmetry, the be representing border, the sea representing (), the D representing diameter, and the E representing evolving

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Color

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The technical term for a birthmark is ()

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Nevus

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Albinism

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Congenital hypo pigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair and eyes

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Allergic contact dermatitis

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Abbreviated a cd; An allergy to an ingredient or chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with a chemical

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Anaerobic

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Cannot survive in the presence of oxygen

70
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Anhydrosis

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Deficiency and perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin diseases

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Most common and Lee severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or purely nodules

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Bulla

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Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger

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Chloasma

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Also known as liver spots; condition characterized by hyper pigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated

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Conjunctivitis

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Also known as Pink Guy; common bacterial infection of the ice; extremely contagious

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Callus

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A callus is a type of keratoma

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Hormonal

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Acne is affected by both genetic and hormonal factors

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Follicles

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Non-comedogenic products are specifically designed not to clog the follicles

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Epidermis

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Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporary damage to the dermis

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Signs of infection

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Number one team number two redness number three swelling number four fever number five throbbing number six discharge services should not be given when an infection is present

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Etiology

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Study of the causes of diseases

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Pathology

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Study of the disease

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Prognosis

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Medical opinion of the outcome of a condition

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Occupational disorders

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Occur in different types of employment; allergic reaction to certain chemicals or cosmetics

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Symptoms

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Signs of disease divided into two categories
Subjective: does he feel (itching, burning, or pain)
Objective: those you see (pimples or inflammation)

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Skin lesions

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Are abnormal changes in the structure of an organ or tissue

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Lesions are divided into three categories

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Primary secondary and tertiary

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Cosmetologist are only concerned with

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Primary and secondary lesions

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