Layers of the Skin
Thin, clear layer of dead skin cells, forms fingerprints
What is Stratum Lucidum
What does LED stand for?
What is Light Emitting Diodes
The itch mite causes...
Chronic inflammatory skin disorders of sebaceous glands, characterized by comedones and blemishes
What is Acne
Continuous stroking movements, soothing and relaxing
What is Efflurage
Cells divide, change shape, enzymes are creating lipids and proteins
What is Stratum Spinosum
What is Green LED used for?
A large blister containing watery fluid.
What is a bulla.
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed
kneading, releases tension, breaks up adhesions
What is Petrissage
80% fat, gives protective cushion, gives contour and smoothness to the body
What is Hypodermis
What is Red LED used for?
Conjunctivitis is...
Many closed comedones, more open, occasional papules and pustules
What is Grade II Acne
Tapping movement, improving circulation
What is Tapotement
Connects dermis to epidermis and compromises 10-20% of the dermis
What is Dermis, papillary layer
What is Blue LED used for?
What is reducing bacteria and improving acne.
Most dangerous form of skin cancer
What is Malignant Melanoma
Red and inflamed, many open and closed comedones, papules and pustles
What is Grade III Acne
deep rubbing, stimulates circulation
What is Friction
Stem cells undergo cell division to replenish cells regularly shed from the surface
What is Stratum Germinativum
What is Yellow LED used for?
Damage or condition caused by sun exposure
What is Actinic Keratosis
cystic acne, cysts with comodones, papules, pustules, inflammation
Grade IV Acne
Rapid shaking movements, highly stimulating
What is Vibration