Anatomy
Layer of the epidermis where cells develop tiny spines that help bind al cells together
Stratum Spinosum
Method of hair removal using tweezers
tweezing
The main source of blood supply to the face, head, and neck
common carotid arteries
A constant and direct, low voltage current
galvanic
A disorder where light patches or hypopigmentation are present on skin
leukoderma
Fatty tissue found beneath the dermis
Subcutaneous
3 types of skin conditions
normal, dry, oily
Sac-like duct gland, attached to the hair follicles that produce sebum
sebaceous
Any material that helps or allows electric current to flow
conductor
Also known as the basal layer
stratum germinativum
Outermost layer of the dermis , located directly underneath the epidermis
Papillary
Used to remove dirt, oils, dead skin cells or makeup from skin
Cleanser
This system regulates and controls all of the body's activities
nervous
A unit used to measure the resistance of an electric current
Ohm
Hepatitis is a bloodbourne virus that can cause inflammation of the
liver
Result of the scraping or scratching of the skin's surface or epidermal layer
excoriation
Cosmetic product used to cover or blend uneven skin tones
foundation
Delivers sebum to provide moisture and maintain skin's elasticity
secretion
An electrical current that moves in one direction, then changes to move in the opposite direction
alternating
Itchy swollen lesion that occurs after an insect bite or allergic reaction; also known as urticaria
wheal
Also known as Thrombocytes
Platelets
Shaving, tweezing and waxing are methods of _______ hair removal
temporary
This system has specialized, ductless glands that regulate hormone production
endocrine
Alternating current used to produce heat, provide stimulation, and / or relaxation to the skin and scalp
telsa high frequency current
More serious type od cancer than Basal Cell Carcinoma with red, scaly patches or open sores that may crust or bleed
Squamous cell carcinoma