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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
Maintaining a body temperature of 98.6 Fahrenheit through the blood and excretion of perspiration
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Absorption
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another
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Protection
When something is kept safe from outside dangerous
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Excretion
The process by which wastes are removed from the body, toxins in sweat
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Secretion
The substance produced by Glen Royal, sweat
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Rosacea
A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing
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Wheal
An itchy, swollen lesion that typically lasts only a few hours
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Cicatrix
Another name for a scar
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Cyst
And abnormal develop sac, above or below the skin, that contains pass, semi fluid, or morbid matter
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Bulla
A blister containing a watery fluid, similar to a vesicle, but larger
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Psoriasis
Skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with silver white scales
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Dermatitis
A term used to indicate an inflammatory condition of the skin
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Skin tag
A small brown or flesh color outgrowth of the skin
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Anhidrosis
Deficiency and perspiration
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Bromhidrosis
Foul smelling perspiration
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Milia
Benign, keratin filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermidis
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Tumor
An abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, and color
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Scale
An accumulation of epidermal flakes dry or greasy
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Closed comedones
Technical term for whiteheads
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Sebaceous cyst
Often seen on the scalp
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Seborrheic dermatitis
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
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
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Keratoma
An acquired, superficial patch of thickened skin
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Herpes Symplex one
What current virus infection, commonly called fever blisters
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Lentigines
Technical term for freckles
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Irritant contact dermatitis
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
Six months
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Approximately () Percent of the aging is caused by the rays of the sun
80 to 85%
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And abnormal cell mass varying in size, shape, And color Is a ()
Tumor
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Shorter rays that stop penetration at the base of the epidermidis are known as () rays
UVB
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An accumulation of epidermal flakes, dry or greasy, is known as ()
Scale
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A small discolored spot or patch on the surface of the skin, such as a freckle is a ()
Macule
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As we age elastin fibers naturally (), causing wrinkling
Weaken
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Eight closed, abnormally develop sack, containing fluid, semi fluid, or morbid matter above or below the skin is a ()
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
UVA rays
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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 ()
Rosacea
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() Play an important role in the skin health, often aiding and healing, softening and fighting diseases of the skin
Disinfectants
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And irruptive skin infection caused by contact with irritating substances such as chemicals or tints is ()
Dermatitis venenata
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A condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin, in spots that are not elevated is known as ()
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 ()
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
Color
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The technical term for a birthmark is ()
Nevus
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Albinism
Congenital hypo pigmentation, or absence of melanin pigment of the body, including the skin, hair and eyes
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Allergic contact dermatitis
Abbreviated a cd; An allergy to an ingredient or chemical, usually caused by repeated skin contact with a chemical
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Anaerobic
Cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
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Anhydrosis
Deficiency and perspiration, often a result of fever or certain skin diseases
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Basal cell carcinoma
Most common and Lee severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or purely nodules
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Bulla
Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger
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Chloasma
Also known as liver spots; condition characterized by hyper pigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated
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Conjunctivitis
Also known as Pink Guy; common bacterial infection of the ice; extremely contagious
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Callus
A callus is a type of keratoma
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Hormonal
Acne is affected by both genetic and hormonal factors
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Follicles
Non-comedogenic products are specifically designed not to clog the follicles
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Epidermis
Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporary damage to the dermis
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Signs of infection
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
Study of the causes of diseases
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Pathology
Study of the disease
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Prognosis
Medical opinion of the outcome of a condition
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Occupational disorders
Occur in different types of employment; allergic reaction to certain chemicals or cosmetics
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Symptoms
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
Are abnormal changes in the structure of an organ or tissue
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Lesions are divided into three categories
Primary secondary and tertiary
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Cosmetologist are only concerned with
Primary and secondary lesions

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