Skin
In order to produce Vitamin D what does the body need?
Sunlight
Cracks in the skin
Fissures
Skin disorder identified by silvery scales, dry patches rough in texture
Psoriasis
Name the 2 types of infestations
Scabies/Pediculosis(Nits/headlice)
What is a loupe?
Magnifying lamp
Name the 6 Skin Functions
Sensation, Thermoregulation, Absorption, Protection, Excretion, Secretion
Shedding, peeling, or coming off in scales of the stratum corneum
Desquamation
technical term for lack of pigmentation caused by decreased melanocyte activity
Leukoderma
Name 1 type of viral skin infection
Herpes simplex/ Herpes Zoster/ Warts/ HPV (papilloma)
black light colorizing different areas of the skin to indicate different types/condtions
what is the first stage of wound healing?
hemostasis
The study of the cause of disease, disorder or condition.
Etiology
what is Tinea?
Ringworm
Name 2 skin disorders of the sebaceous glands
Acne(diff grades)/Acne excoriee/ milia/ comedones/Seborrhea/ Steatoma/Asteatosis/ Ichthyosis/ Chalazion/
Myolift is an example of what type of modality?
microcurrent
name the 2 layers of the skins permeability barrier
The skins ability to eliminate sweat,salt,waste from the body
Excretion
What color is basal cell carcinoma?
Translucent
the most dangerous skin growth
melanoma
handheld beauty device with a metal head that uses high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations to deep clean, exfoliate, and unclog pores
ultrasonic skin spatula
What hormone causes an increase in facial hair?
Testosterone
change in pigmentation of the skin, hair or nails, a result of abnormal melanocyte activity
Dyschromia
What is the technical term for "chicken skin"
keratosis pilaris
What is the ABCDE rule used for?
Early detection of MELANOMA
a non-invasive, mechanical skin exfoliation procedure that removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells to improve texture, tone, and appearance. Using a diamond-tipped or crystal wand with suction
microdermabrasion