SKIN
What is acne rocesea?
an acne-like condition usually occurring around the nose and cheeks due to dilated and sometimes broken capillaries
What is an extraction?
The process of removing comedones
What is glycolic acid?
an acid belonging to the alpha hydroxyl group of acids (AHA), mainly found in citric fruits, sour milk, and sugar cane
What is vitiligo?
Pigmentation disease characterized by white patches on the skin from lack of pigment cells; Sunlight makes it worse.
What is an allergy
A reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances.
What does it mean for the skin to have erythema?
There is redness on the skin
What is high-frequency?
an electric current of medium voltage and medium amperage.
what is toner?
any liquid product that adds a feeling of firmness or tension to the facial muscles.
What is Pseudofolliculitis
Razor bumps
What does an enzyme peel do?
It gently exfoliates with natural enzymes, typically derived from fruits like papaya or pineapple, to dissolve dead skin cells and promote cell turnover.
what are sebaceous glands?
glands of the skin that empty oily products onto the surface of the skin via follicular ducts
What is dermabrasion?
he removal of skin in varying amounts and depths by such mechanical means as revolving wire brushes or sandpaper for the purpose of correcting scars.
What is benzoyl peroxide
A drying ingredient with antibacterial properties commonly used for blemishes and acne. It can be a skin allergen and irritant.
What is perioral dermatitis?
Acne like condition around the mouth.
What is a tubercle?
An abnormal rounded, solid lump; larger than a papule.
what is the basal layer?
the layer of cells at the base of the epidermis closest to the dermis layer
What is microneedling?
a cosmetic procedure where tiny needles are used to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body's natural healing process to produce more collagen and elastin.
What is an anti-oxidant?
a chemical compound that inhibits or helps prevent oxidation.
What is retention hyperkeratosis
Hereditary factor in which dead skin cells build up and do not shed from the follicles as they do on normal skin.
What is a steatoma?
A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
What is dermatitis contact?
an inflammation of the skin caused by contact with chemicals, dyes, plants, to which the individual may be allergic.
What is a lipectomy?
surgical removal of body fat, usually through suction methods, performed by a doctor.
What is panthenol?
a vitamin B derivative used in cosmetics as an emollient.
What is urticaria?
Also known as hives caused by an allergic reaction.
What is an Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?
A disease that breaks down the body's immune system. It is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus.