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| These are symptoms that can be felt by the client but are not visible to others, such as itching and burning. |
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| The symptoms are visible to the eye, such as papules, pustules and redness. |
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| Reaction of tissue to irritation characterized by redness, pain, swelling, throbbing, pus and/or increased temperature |
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| Is a change in the structure of the skin tissue. Most often caused by injury, damage or skin conditions and diseases. There are 2 types of lesions, primary and secondary. |
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| Are changes in the structure of the skin during the early stages of change and development. Ex: Macule (lentigines), Papule, Pustule, Bulla, Vesicle, Herpes Simplex, Cysts, Tumor (Nodule), Wheal (hives), Tubercle |
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| Are the skin lesions that appear as a condition or disease progresses and require treatment by a physician. Ex: Psoriasis, Crust, Excoriation, Fissure, Keloids, Ulcers, Verruca, Karatoma, Chloasma, Leukoderma, Hyperpigmantation, Albino, Vitiligo, Tan Stain, Nevus |
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| Is a discoloration of the skin's surface. Are flat areas, and although they are usually rounded and distinct, they may be oval, irregular or have an outline to gradually fades into surrounding tissues. Ex: Freckle |
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| Is a small elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory, that does not contain pus. Are similar to vesicles in size, and if they progress, they can become pustules. |
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| Is a small inflamed elevation, the next step in the progression from a papule, filled with bacterial fluid and pus. Appear red and cloudy or white. |
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| Is a fluid-filled elevation in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis. It is also known as a blister. |
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| Is a lesion similar to a vesicle, but larger. It is found above and below the skin and it contains a clear, watery fluid. AKA as a blister and is the latin word for bubble) |
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| Highly contagious viral infection that lies dormant between outbreaks. It causes eruptive, blister-like clusters that are typically found on the mucous membranes or skin around the mouth, nose or genital area. |
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| Is an abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi-solid substance. It is above and below the skin and is round like a knot. |
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| Is a solid mass within the skin. It may be soft or hard, fixed or freely moving. Abnormal cell masses; round. |
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| Are an allergic reaction that produce an eruption of wheals. Also referred to as Urticariam, these rashes are triggered by a release of histamine in the body. Caused by drugs, viruses, insect bites and foods such as nuts, chocolate, fish, berries & eggs. |
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| Large pimple containing pus; can be above or below skin. Larger than a papule. |
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| Is an inheritable disease that can be triggered by environmental factors if a person is genetically predisposed to the disease. Produces an excess of thick, scaly, silvery skin patches surrounded by a red area. Caused by an increased growth of skin cells where the patches appear. Not contagious. |
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| Is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore. The crusty material may contain blood, pus, sebum, epithelial tissue and bacterial debris. Ex: Scab on a sore |
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| Is a mechanical abrasion of the epidermis. Appears bright to dark red because of dried blood, and occurs when insect bites, scabs or acne breakouts are scratched. Ex: Scratches to the surface of the skin |
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| Is a crack or line in the skin that may penetrate as deep as the dermis. Ex: Chapped lips, hands or cracked heels |
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| Formation resulting from a lesion, which extends into the dermis or deeper and is part of the normal healing process. Are permanent. The size and shape of scars are dependant upon the extent of the original injury. |
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| Thick scar. Laser surgery can smooth out. |
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| Is an open lesion visible on the surface of the skin that may result in the loss of portions of the dermis and may be accompanied by pus. Skin care services may not be performed when such a condition is present. Open lesions that never heal. |
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| AKA Warts. Are viral infections on the top layer of the skin that are caused by the Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV). Produce rough keratotic (deep, horny skin layer) skin growths, which are commonly found on the hands, fingers, feet and genitals. |
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| Keratoma/Hyperkeratosis/Callus |
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| An excessive amount of keratin cell production on the stratum corneum, or horny layer of the skin. Thickening of the epidermis. Ex: inward growth is a corn |
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| Chloasma/Melasma (Liver Spot) |
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| Is a common disorder in pregnant women which results in increased pigmentation (hyperpigmentation), causing flat, light-to-dark patches (brown spots) to occur on the face. Commonly know as the 'mask of pregancy' |
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| Is a congenital disorder that occurs when the skin lacks pigmentation (hypopigmentation) due to a decrease in malanocyte activity. |
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| An excess production of melanin results in darker patches. |
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| Is a group of inherited conditions that results in the failure of the skin to produce melanin. Persons with it will have pale skin, white blond hair and blue eyes. |
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| Is an acquired skin disease characterized by white patches that are caused by a loss of pigmentation in a number of melanin cells. Appear on the exposed areas of the body, face, hands and neck in various irregular shapes. |
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| Birthmark or congenital mole. It is caused by dilation of the small blood vessels and usually do not disappear. |
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| Cancer that begins with a mole. |
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| Are pearly white enclosed cysts. Each milium is a small cyst that is hard to the touch and difficult to remove since it is trapped beneath a layer of the skin in a cystic stucture. Esthetician may be required to lancet to remove them, and will find sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria have formed into a small, hard ball. |
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| (Boil) Is a painful infection of a hair follicle and adjacent subcantaneous tissue that appears as a firm nodule with a central, hard, pus-filled core. It involves one hair follicle. |
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| Whiteheads/Closed Comedone |
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| Is a plugged sebaceous gland with an opening that is not widely dilated. Whiteheads begin to bulge structure because the sebum produced cannot escape. They are generally soft, lack inflammation, and are easy to extract. |
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| Blackheads/Open Comedones |
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| Open follicle with a black surface plug, which has been oxidized and discolored due to the sebums contact with the air. Since there is no skin covering the opening where the sebum comes into contact with the air the ___ is also called ____. |
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| Is dry, scaly skin caused by reduced sebum production. This condition also occurs as tissue ages. |
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| Is a condition caused by excess secretion of the sebaceous glands. It is commonly associated with oily skin types. |
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| Is the lack of perspiration caused by a failure of the sweat glands. This disorder is quite often caused by fever or illness and requires medical attention. |
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| Is an acute burning, itching rash, caused by excessive heat. It is an inflammatory disorder of the sudoriforious glands, aka 'prickly heat'. Commonly found on the trunk or thighs, and can appear as large, reddened area of skin. |
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| The study of the skins functions is referred as ___________ |
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| Protection, Absorption, Secretion, Excretion, Regulation, Sensation, Hydration, Respiration |
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| "Tiny passageways" or openings that allow sweat or sebum to pass through the surface of the skin |
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| Provides the body with the first line of defense against infection by identifying foreign substances in the skin. T-cells (immune cells) recognize the antigens displayed and assist in destroying them |
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| A complex mixture of fatty acids that keeps the skin soft, supple & pliable |
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| Dermal, Epidermal, Subcutaneous Layers |
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| Layer is known as the protection layer |
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| Epidermis is primarily composed of |
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| Layer is the toughest in the epidermis |
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| Keraocytes on the surface of the skin remain tightly interconnected by intercellular connections are called |
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| 'Spiny' irregularly shaped cells are located in the: |
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| Layer of skin in which the cells are more regularly shaped and resemble many tiny granules |
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| Strong protein substance that, when broken down, forms bundles that strengthen and give structure to the skin |
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| Referred to as 'True Skin' |
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| Meissner Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Pacinian Corpuscles, Krause's End Bulb |
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| Within the dermal layer of the skin, there are four main receptors of sensation |
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| What do the sudoriferous glands produce |
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| What are the two sweat glands? |
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| Genitals, Nipples, Underarm Areas |
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| Where are the apocrine glands located in the body? |
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| Forehead, Palms of Hands, Soles of Feet |
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| Where are the eccrine glands located in the body? |
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| Respond to allergies by releasing small granules called histamines |
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| What male hormone influences the production of sebum? |
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| What layer insulates and acts as a shock absorber to protect the bones? |
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| Connective tissue that holds joints together? |
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| Removal of dead skin cells that stimulates new cell growth? |
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| Refers to change in the structure of the skin? |
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| Which secondary lesion is a dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore? |
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| A hereditary rash, or an inflammation of the skin, characterized by dry, sensitive, irritated skin? |
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| An allergic reaction that produces an eruption of wheals? |
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| Emotional Stress, Genetics, Hormonal Changes are all causes for ____? |
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| Ingredient used to dry, exfoliate and help in killing bacteria |
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| Congenital disease that results in the failure of the skin to produce melanin |
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| Birthmark or congenital mole |
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| Foul smelling perspiration caused by the yeast and bacteria that break down the sweat on the surface of the skin? |
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| Term used to identify a rapid onset of an intense & severe condition |
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| Term used to describe symptoms that are frequent and continuing |
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| Swelling of tissue or skin caused by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues |
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| Term used for the buildup of skin cells on the epidermis |
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| Inflammation of the skin that causes severe itching, usually on undamaged skin |
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| Disease that is active internally throughout the body system |
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| Intrinsic aging indicates: |
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| #1 factor in extrinsic aging |
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| A type of protein that is of a fibrous nature connects and supports the body |
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| Hot, Cold, Pressure, Pain, Touch |
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| 5 sensations that the skin reacts to: |
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| Stratum Germinativum/Basale |
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| In the epidermis where are living cells found? |
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| Receptors that transmit touch, pain, itch and pressures regarding temperatures to the brain for interpretation? |
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| Largest layer of the dermis? |
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| Lies just below the epidermis and has small cone shaped projections of elastic tissue? |
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| Largest organ in the body? |
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| Where is the skin the thinnest on the body? |
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| What areas of the body do not have arrector pili muscles? |
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| Tubelike depression that encases the root? |
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| Receives nourishment from the blood supply and reproduces the hair? |
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| Club shaped structure at the base of the root? |
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| Upper Third of the Hair Follicle |
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| What is the sebaceous gland connected to? |
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| What muscle reacts to fear and cold? |
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| What layer is only on the soles and hands? |
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| What layer is the flattest? |
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| Stratum Germinativa/Basale |
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| What layer is most columnar in shape? |
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| How many days does the birth to dying process occur? |
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| What is the name of the hair above the skin? |
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| The skin take on oxygen through pores and releases carbon dioxide? |
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| Failure of the outer layer to naturally slough off is called? |
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| Always Burns, never tans. Very fair skin, generally with red or blond hair. |
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| Almost always burns and tans minimally. Very common skin type characterized of fair skinned individuals. |
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| Sometimes burns and usually tans. This client could be of mediterranean decent, a white skin with medium pigment. |
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| Tans easily & very rarely burns. This clients skin color tends to be a moderate brown shade. |
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| Almost always tans, seldom burns. This client could be asian, Indian, Latin, Hispanic, and African descent. |
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| Never burns & tans very dark. This clients skin is black in color. |
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