Functions of the Skin
The thin clear layer of dead skin cells under the stratum corneum
What is the stratum lucidum?
This skin disorder is caused by blocked follicles
absence of pigment, resulting in light or white splotches
what is hypopigmentation?
The ability for skin to stretch and return to firmness is caused by
What is elastin?
The outermost layer of the skin is called
A non inflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside the follicles.
What is a comedo (plural:comedones)
a malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries (also known as a birthmark)
What is a nevus?
The type of melanin that is red and yellow in color is called?
What is pheomelanin?
This layer of skin connects the dermis to the epidermis
What is the papillary layer?
An abnormal growth in the skin
What is a hypertrophy
Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage are called
What is actinic keratoses?
The skin is strengthened by a protein substance of complex fibers called?
What is collagen?
The layer of the epidermis that contains cells filled with keratin that resemble little grains is
What is the stratum granulosum?
A structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury is called?
Also known as "barbers itch", inflammation of the hair follicles caused by bacterial infection from ingrown hairs.
what is folliculitis?
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
What is Miliaria Rubia?
Also known as hypodermis; subcutaneous adipose (fat) tissue located beneath the dermis; protective cushion; energy storage
The subcutaneous layer
a small epidermal cyst that appears as a firm white papule.
what is a milia
a type of hormonal hyperpigmentation disorder that first appears during pregnancy or with the use of birth control pills (or other types of hormonal disruptions)