Red
fine lines, wrinkles, age spots
Effleurage
A gentle, gliding stroke using the palms of the hands
Stratum Corneum
The outermost layer, consisting of dead, flattened skin cells called corneocytes, is filled with keratin
Macule
The medical term for freckles
Ohm
electrical resistance
Blue
the bacteria in acne
Petrissage
A deeper kneading or lifting technique that involves squeezing, rolling, and compressing muscles
Stratum Lucidum
A thin, translucent layer found only in areas of thick skin
Wheal
the correct term for an insect bite, skin allergy reaction, or sting that becomes itchy and swollen
Volt
electric potential
Yellow
Inflammation
Tapotement
A rhythmic tapping, slapping, or cupping motion using the hands or fingers
Stratum Granulosum
Contains keratinocytes
Excoriation
Scratching or scraping the skin
Amp
electric current
Green
hyperpigmentation
Friction
Deep, circular movements applied with the fingertips or thumbs
Stratum Spinosum
contains keratinocytes that are connected by desmosomes
Acne
the medical term for chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands
Hertz
unit of frequency
Purple
Acne and aging
Vibration
A fine, trembling or shaking movement performed with the hands or fingers
Stratum germinativum
The deepest layer of the epidermis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
Polarity
electrical charges within a circuit