Skin Structure
The outer most layer of the skin.
What is Epidermis?
A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum
What is a comedo?
A client with this type of mole should not be referred to a physician
What is a nevus?
Promotes the production of collagen in the skin's dermal tissue, aids in immune support and speeds up the healing processes of the body
What is vitamin C?
This special ingredient in polymer powder is needed for monomer liquid to harden
What is initiator?
This layer is the skin's first defense against UV rays, pollution, allergens, bacteria and viruses.
What is Stratum Corneum?
This term refers to a greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products
What is sensitization?
The B in the ABCDE cancer checklist
What is border irregularity?
Supports overall health, as well as function, health and repair of the skin cells
What is vitamin A?
This application method causes UV gel to cure improperly
What is too thick or too wet?
The clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface. Located on palms of hands and soles of feet.
What is Stratum Lucidum?
This disorder causes itchy, peeling, dry or blistering on the skin of the feet
What is tinea pedis?
An inflammatory, painful itching disease of the skin. Acute or chronic in nature and can present in many forms: flakey or dry itchy skin
What is eczema?
Enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium, promotes rapid healing of the skin and is essential to emotional brain health
What is vitamin D?
The most common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians
What is contact dermatitis?
This occurs between the skin cells through hair follicles and sebaceous gland openings.
What is absorption?
The best way to avoid contact dermatitis
What is avoiding direct contact with allergens?
Characterized by red patches covered with silver-white scales
What is psoriasis?
Slows elasticity, helps in wound healing, and helps to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
What is vitamin E?
Allergic or irritant reactions is caused by this
What is prolonged/repeated skin contact?
The principal functions of the skin are sensation, heat regulation, absorption, secretion and ______.
What is excretion?
This condition causes a lack of persperation
What is Anhidrosis?
Swollen, red ares of the skin that is hot and tender to the touch. Results from an internal bacteria infection, ie. staphylococcus and streptococcus.
What is cellulitus?
Helps the body respond to injuries and regulates normal blood clotting and assists the transport of calcium throughout the body to reduce bone loss
What is vitamin K?
Allergic reactions are the least likely to occur here