Medical
Terms
Terms
Meaning under the skin
The process of keratinocytes shedding from the skin
desquamation
also known as the pregnancy mask
melasma
a general term for an inflammatory skin condition
Dermatitis
These bags require the use of gloves
Waxing and blood borne incident
Hair unit that contains the hair follicle and appendages
pilosebaceous unit
a protien substance that gives skin strength and is neccessary for wound healing
collagen
sun exposure, drinking and stress are all examples of this
extrinsic aging
inflammation of mucous membrane around the eye
conjunctivitis
You need 2 of these for the 1st and last bag.
Blood borne kit
This prefix means above normal
hyper
compromised of 80% fat, it gives contour and smoothness to the body.
subcutaneous layer
Tans easily, burns minimally
Fitzpatrick type 4
also know as chicken skin or strawberry skin
keratosis pilaris
They issue out the exams
PSI
Meaning over
epi
These are most abundant in the fingertips
sensory nerve fibers
smokers usually have this skin condition
asphyxiated
a form of obsessive compulsive disorder in which the person picks at their skihn to the point of injury.
dermatillomania
You can never do this too many times
sanitize
Meaning non cancerous
benign
This system is the 1st line of defense against infection and water loss, regulates tempature, perceives, sensation and absorption.
intergumentary
characterized by visible broken or distended capillaries
telangiectasia
a sebaceous cyst of subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
steatoma
This bag requires the use of a bowl.
Steaming Service