Skin Disorders & Diseases
A fungal infection also known as ringworm
What is tinea?
The main purpose of microneedling
What is collagen induction?
The first step in a facial service
What is cleansing
The outermost layer responsible for barrier protection
What is the stratum corneum?
Protein responsible for elasticity
What is elastin?
A parasitic infestation caused by mites burrowing under skin
What is scabies?
A contraindication for microneedling involving active lesions
What is active infection?
When do you do this step that determines contraindications and skin type
Layer where mitosis occurs
What is the stratum basale?
Natural aging process
What is intrinsic aging?
This autoimmune disorder causes rapid cell turnover and scaling plaques
What is psoriasis?
This must be reapplied during service to prevent drag
What is glide serum
A condition where steam should be avoided
What is rosacea
This protein gives skin strength and structure
What is keratin?
Aging caused by environmental factors
What is extrinsic aging?
A bacterial infection characterized by honey-colored crusts
What is impetigo?
Overworking one area can lead to this complication
What is tissue damage (or irritation/trauma)?
Removing too much of the stratum corneum leads to this
What is barrier damage
This layer is ONLY found in thick skin
What is the stratum lucidum?
Breakdown of this causes wrinkles
What is collagen?
A chronic inflammatory disorder with flushing
What is rosacea?
Channels created increase this function of the skin
What is product penetration?
Failure to remove all product can result in this
What is irritation
This layer contains keratohyalin granules that contribute to keratin formation
What is the stratum granulosum?
The number one cause of premature aging
What is UV exposure?