All about the Skin
Skin
What is the body's largest organ
Structural alterations in the tissues that are caused by injury or damage.
What are lesions?
These are microscopic glands in the skin that secrete a fatty or oily substance called sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin.
What are Sebaceous Glands.
Defense mechanism that occurs when something harmful or irritating affects a part of the body
What is Skin Inflammation
overproduction of pigment
What is Hyperpigmentation?
It offers the body protection from harmful organisms.
What is true about the skin?
Lesions that are in the initial stages of development or change are called
What are primary lesions?
discharge sweat, a transparent colorless acidic fluid that contains some fatty acids and mineral matter.
Caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites. They can be mild enough to respond to over-the-counter medications or severe enough to require immediate medical treatment.
What is a Skin Infection?
Lack of pigment
Hypopigmentation
Dermatologist.
What is the type of doctor we refer a client to with a skin condition?
Secondary lesions are characterized by:
What is the buildup of material on the skin surface or by depressions in the skins surface?
also known as a blackhead, is a hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum.
What is a Open comedo
is a recurring viral infection that often presents as a fever blister or cold sore, although many people have no symptoms
What is Herpes simplex 1
Small yellow to brown spots on skin exposed to sunlight and air
What are Lentigines (or freckles)?
Scalp, ears and back of the neck.
Where cosmetologist can see on a client more than anyone?
An example of a primary lesion:
What is a bulla, cyst, tubercle, macule, nodule, papule, Pustule, tumor, vesicle or wheal?
is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes).
What is Acne? (Acne Vulgaris)
also known as pinkeye
What is Conjunctivitis?
a malformation of the skin due to abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
What is a Nevus (birthmark)?
•Providing skin care services requires an understanding of the skin’s structure and common skin problems.
•Recommending appropriate skin care preparations to clients requires thorough knowledge of the skin and potential disorders.
•Recognizing when salon services can be safely performed, and when the skin condition merits a healthcare provider referral, is crucial to managing a safe practice.
Why cosmetologists need a thorough understanding of skin disorders and diseases
Chicken pox and herpes are examples of secondary lesions called:
What is Cicatrix?
a skin condition caused by chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands and is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, stubborn dandruff, crusting, and/or itchiness.
What is Seborrheic dermatitis
an abnormal growth of the skin.
What is a Skin Hypertrophies
a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that often appear milky white.
What is Vitiligo?