Q/A
The study of the skin, its structure, functions, diseases and treatment is known as ?
What is Dermatology
What is contact dermatitis?
What is inflamed, red, itchy skin in a specific area after contact with an irritant or allergen.
What is the acronym for the six basic functions
what is shapes
Name the 5 layers of epidermis
What is Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum and Basale
What does SPF stand for
What is Sun Protection Factor
The chemical change of living cells into dead protein cells is known as?
What is Keratinization
What causes our skin to tan or burn
What is melanocytes
Name all six basic functions ( remember SHAPES)
What is Sensation, Heat Regulations, Absorption, Protection, Excretion and Secretion.
What is the 2nd layer of epidermis
What is dermis
What % of signs of aging are caused by excessive exposure to the sun?
What is 80-90%
Another term for tinea pedis is?
What is Athletes Foot
What is the main type of protein that keeps skin’s elasticity
What is collagen
What is ____ that protects the skin from uv lights?
What is melanin pigment
How many layers of skin are there?
What is 3 layers of skin but 5 layers of epidermis
What is 80% of the signs of aging caused by
What is excessive sun exposure
A congenital failure of the skin to form melanin pigment is known as?
What is Albinism
sweat is produced by the
What is sudoriferous glands
The sweat and sebum on the surface of the skin is known as
What is acid mantle
What is the layer of epidermis right under the layer of skin nail techs are able to work with.
What is corneum
Children shouldn’t be exposed to the sun until they are over _____ age
What is 6 months old
What is Melanoma
How many times thicker is the dermis to the epidermis
What is 25