Trans 2 Flashcards
1
Q
French word that means “study of the skin and its diseases”
A
Dermologie
2
Q
Extent of skin percentage in the body
A
6% or 1/16 of total body weight
3
Q
Dermatological procedures that claim to be less invasive and less risky
A
Skin biopsy
4
Q
Used in ancient Egypt to treat burns, cut wounds, skin rashes, etc.
A
Aloe
5
Q
Used in ancient Egypt to treat cancer
A
Arsenic
6
Q
Procedure in ancient Egypt that uses a type of sandpaper to smooth scars
A
Dermabrasion
7
Q
Country that used fire to singe skin for exfoliation
A
Turkey
8
Q
Used mixtures of pumice, frankincense, myrrh, and tree resins to lighten the skin
A
Greece and Rome
