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Skin Care Flashcards

1
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What is skin physiology?

A

Study of the skin functions

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2
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What is Skin Histology?

A

Microscopic study of skin tissue

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3
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What is dermatology?

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The study of skin structure, functions, disease treatments

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4
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What is a dermatologist?

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A physician who diagnose and treat disease

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5
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What are the 6 functions of the skin?

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Protection, absorption, secretion, excretion, regulation, sensation

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6
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What is keratin?

A

the primary component of skin cells is a protein

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7
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What are the two types of keratin

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hard and soft

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8
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What is the epidermis?

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the outermost layer of skin; composed of keratinocytes

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9
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What is stratum corneum?

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the toughest layer of epidermis; 1st passway into skin

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10
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What is stratum lucidum?

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found throughout the body in palms of hand and soles of feet

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11
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What is stratum granulosum?

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Regular shaped and resemble tiny granules

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12
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What is the stratum spinosum?

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often called the spiny layer because of intercellular connection

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13
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What is stratum germinativum?

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basal layer; basal cells divide through a process called mitosis

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14
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What is Dermis?

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Referred to as true skin

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15
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Where are mass cells located?

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Inside dermis

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16
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What is Papillary dermis?

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1st layer of dermis; lies directly beneath epidermis.

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17
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What are lesions?

A

a change in the structure of skin tissue

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18
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What are the primary lesions?

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change the structure of skin during early stages

19
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What is a macule?

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discoloration of skin surface known as freckles

20
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What is wheal?

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Welt; Solid formation above skin

21
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What is a pustule?

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a small inflamed elevation

22
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What is a cyst?

A

the abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous liquid

23
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What are secondary lesions?

A

skin lesions that appear as a condition or disease

24
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What is excoriation?

A

mechanical abrasion of the epidermis; (scales, insect bites are scratched)

25
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What is an ulcer

A

open Lesion visible on the surface of skin

26
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What is atopic dermatitis?

A

Hereditary rash or inflammation of the skin

27
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What is contact dermatitis?

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Caused by allergic reaction

28
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What is seborrheic Dermatits

A

a form of eczema; common skin rash with redness, scaly pinkish-yellow patches

29
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What is acne?

A

Chronic Inflammatory disorder of sebaceous glands,

30
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What is Grade 1 Acne?

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Mild acne consisting of open and closed comedones scattered

31
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What is Grade 2 Acne?

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Moderate acne that has increased number of comedones and a few papule or pustule

32
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What is Grade 3 Acne?

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Moderately severe acne that is characterized by numerous open comedones, papules, pustules & occasional cyst

33
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Grade 4 Acne?

A

Severe acne. Refer to physician

34
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What is bromidrosis

A

foul-smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria break down that break down sweat on the surface of the skin

35
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What is anhidrosis?

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lack of perspiration caused by the failure of sweat glands

36
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What is Benign growth?

A

Mole

37
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What is malignant growth?

A

They’re cancerous

38
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What is melanoma?

A

The most dangerous skin cell

39
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What is leukoderma?

A

Albinism; absence of pigmentation

40
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What is Acute?

A

a term used to identify an intense and serious condition

41
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What is dermatitis?

A

Inflammatory disorder of the skin

42
Q

Fizpatrick type that always burns and tans minimally

A

Type ll

43
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Fizpatrick type that sometimes burn and usually tans

A

Type lll

44
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Fizpatrick type that tans easily and rarely burns

A

Type lV

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