Anatomy
in massage, pressure on a muscle is directed
From insertion to origin
UV rays applied to the skin during a treatment prompt the skin to produce
Vitamin D
Only products that contain water can have this
pH
Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture are a sign of what type of skin cancer
Malignant melanoma
An oily substance used as moisturizer in skin and body creams
Glycerin
The watery fluid that the nucleus needs for growth, reproduction and repair
Cytoplasm
Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches
Hyperpigmentation
This releases a significant amount of heat
Exothermic reaction
A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin
fissure
The bone that forms the forehead
Frontal Bone
The application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles or pigmentation is called light therapy or
Phototherapy
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
Keloid
The number of naturally occurring elements
98
Where do comedones appear most frequently
T-zone
The most common and least severe type of skin cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma
The bone of the cranium that forms the back of the skull above the nape
Occipital
When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes and produces this
Blackhead
The term pH represents the quantity of
Hydrogen ions
Primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne
Cyst
The unit that measures the resistance of an electric current
Ohm
The largest and strongest bone of the face
Mandible
When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis
Irritant contact dermatitis
The study of substances that contain carbon is called
Organic Chemistry
Within the visible spectrum of light, the longest wavelength is
red
The different types of electrical currents used in facial and scalp treatments
Modalities