INFECTION CONTROL
what is a process of sanitation?
chemical process of removing germs from surfaces
what is the most common form of acne?
Acne Vulgaris
What is an inflammation cascade?
series of biochemical reactions that occur when skin is irritated or inflamed.
excessive hair growth is called?
hirsutism and hypertrichosis
The most abundant protein in the body is...?
collagen
standard precautions apply to..... except....
all body fluids except sweat
what is the acne causing bacteria called?
p.acne
what is the most common method of deeper wound repair?
stitches/sutures
what is a photoepilation?
method of hair removal by laser or photo/light hair removal systems
in which skin layer does mitosis start?
basal layer
what is a bioburden?
number of viable organisms in or on object or surface
Papule: red, sore bump without a whitehead, can be more painful because they can affect the nerve endings and are under the surface of the skin.
Pustule: created from a papule when enough white blood cells form a clump and rise to the surface. usually cause less pain
what does healing by primary intention mean?
applying suture, staples, butterfly stiches or superficial adhesive agents to speed up the healing process
describe pilosebacious unit
contains follicle and its appendages - hair root, bulb, papilla arrestor puli muscle and sebaceous gland
what does a wound trigger?
EGF epidermal growth factors
what is an opportunistic bacteria?
will not cause harm on a healthy host but when the chain of infection is not broken, it can cause infection and disease
why do we get chin acne?
usually hormonal, Due to larger sebaceous glands in the chin and jawline area and smaller follicle size, so they fill up faster and the sebum build up causes inflammation.
name a few skin conditions cause by sun exposure
Skin conditions caused by sun exposure include: Hyperpigmentation including Melasma, chloasma, tinea versicolor, skin cancer
what should be the length of hair for sugaring?
1/16 in-1/8 inch
keratin filaments that assist in holding cells together. They strengthen the epidermis and assist in intercellular communication
the infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry and host to infect
name 2 major hereditary factors causing acne?
retention hyperkeratosis and oiliness
which cells in our skin get chased off by sun exposure?
Langerhans cells - our guard cells
how long after any cancer treatments should you wait with any waxing procedures?
at least 6 weeks
what are NMF's and what do they do?
natural moisturizing factors (NMFs); they hydrate the lipid layer surrounding cells, absorb water, and prevent water loss. they form the components of the skins barrier.