Anatomy/physiology
List the layers of the epidermis in order from the top to the bottom.
Stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum germinativum/basal
skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
excoriation
_______ is an inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
Acne
What is the term for the study of hair and its diseases
trichology
softens
List the eleven body systems
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine, reproductive, respiratory, digestive, excretory
a small blister or sac containing fluid, lying within or just below the skin surface
vesicle
list the ABCDE's of skin cancer
A- asymmetry
B- border
C- color
D- diameter
E- evolving
A mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube, or canal is known as a _______
hair follicle
what type of massage is also known as percussion?
tapotement
& list them!
frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, sphenoid, ethmoid
Name the three of lesions
primary, secondary, tertiary.
basal cell carcinoma- most common & least severe. appears as light, pearly nodules
Squamous cell carcinoma- more serious than basal cell carcinoma. scaly red or pink papules or nodules, appear as open sores or crusty areas
malignant melanoma- most serious form of skin cancer. black or dark patches on the skin, uneven in texture, jagged and raised
Where does the hair grow during cell division?
hair bulb
Name and describe the 5 classic facial massage movements
effleurage- soft, continuous stroking movements
petrissage- compression technique- kneading & pinching
Tapotement- percussion movement; fast tapping movement
Friction- invigorating rubbing movement; circular motions
vibration- rapid shaking movement
how many muscles are in the body? how many are facial muscles?
630- 30 are facial muscles
a severe oiliness, an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands
seborrhea
technical term for a freckle
Name and describe the stages of growth!
Anagen- active growing stage of hair growth
catagen- transition stage
telogen- resting stage
Name 5 benefits of facial massage
-relaxes client
-stimulates blood flow & circulation
-improves metabolism & sluggish skin
-helps muscle tone
-softens sebum; cleanses skin of impurities
-reduces puffiness & sinus congestion
-relieves muscle tension
-helps product absorption
-provides a sense of wellbeing
keratinocytes are continually shed from the skin in the process known as
desquamation
a hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up because they do not shed like normal skin
Retention hyperkeratosis
A crack in the skin that extends down to the dermis
Fissure
define epilation & give at least 2 examples
define depilation & give at least 2 examples
depilation- removing hair at the skin level - chemical depilatories (like nair), shaving, trimming,
epilation- removes hair from the follicle - waxing, sugaring, threading, tweezing, etc.
List 5 Alternative massage techniques
acupressure
shiatsu
pressure point massage
aromatherapy
manual lymphatic drainage